Lawrence Colburn Soldier of Conscience
Colburn was the last of the crew who stopped the Mai Lai Massacre.
From This is True for 18 December 2016
hero
Selfless humans who gave of themselves to improve the human condition. (Philanthropists are separate)
Haakon Sørbye Clandestine radio operator
Sørbye joined the resistance and, with his technical background, was part of the “Skylark B” group.
From This is True for 18 September 2016
Bloeme Evers-Emden Child psychologist
Evers and several friends walked back to the Netherlands: it took six weeks.
From This is True for 17 July 2016
Abdul Sattar Edhi Humanitarian
He had no funding, and simply led by example: the Edhi Foundation grew to be a huge public service organization.
From This is True for 10 July 2016
John Kotfila Jr Deputy sheriff
“This man put himself in front of us as a human shield. Absolutely. He definitely saw what was going on.”
From This is True for 20 March 2016
Ben Bagdikian Press freedom champion
Bagdikian pushed forward the publication of The Pentagon Papers.
From This is True for 13 March 2016
Tibor Rubin Ignored hero
“To [my mother], to save somebody’s life is the greatest honor. And I did that.”
From This is True for 13 December 2015
George Sakato Real American
“I’m an American and I want to be respected as an American, even though I look like the enemy.”
From This is True for 6 December 2015
Adel Termos The very brave
“To decide that the collective lives of those around you are more important than your own is something that I think no one will ever understand.”
From This is True for 15 November 2015
Ken Taylor Canadian Caper diplomat
Taylor organized the “Canadian Caper” to save would-be hostages.
From This is True for 18 October 2015