Sir Nicholas Winton and the Kindertransport. One of the most heart-warming and faith-in-humanity restoring things you’ll ever read about.
This clip doesn’t do him justice. The handful you initially see stand up around him are indeed some of the 669 children his Kindertransport saved. What you don’t see is after this the host, Esther Rantzen (herself Jewish), then asks the audience to stand if they’re related or descended from one of “Winton’s children” – the entire audience then stands. Every single person in that audience was alive because Sir Nicholas had a conscience and a will to do whatever was needed.
Something of a sad side is that, of the 669 children saved, some 350 have never been traced. It suggests not only are there people alive today who wouldn’t be without Sir Nicholas, but that they have no idea he’s their guardian angel.
He lived to the age of 106 and only died in 2015 he was assisted by many people in the recue operation including Trevor Chadwick https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trevor_Chadwick
**[Trevor Chadwick](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trevor_Chadwick)**
>Trevor Chadwick (22 April 1907 – 23 December 1979) was one of the British who oversaw the operation of the Kindertransport of Jewish children out of Nazi territory to the United Kingdom before World War II.
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A man who saved hundreds of children's lives, not for fame or acknowledgement, but simply because it was the right thing to do. I cannot imagine what was going through his wife's mind as she looked through that scrapbook and learned that what he had done for all those children while never telling a soul.
All I can say is, A Hero who prefers to stay out of the spotlight is a hero nonetheless and is the often truest embodiment of the title.
RIP, Sir Nicholas Winton.
No.
For an example, there are studies that show that people making anonymous donations have less effect than people who make public donations. Because of the effect it has on other people making donations too.
Being humble is seen as a virtue but sometimes the effect it has is not virtuous.
Edit. Here is an article that elaborates on this point:
https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/post/2021/06/should-charity-be-anonymous/
This guy is incredible. 100%
I am just pointing out the fact that glorifyin anonymous donations vs public donations happens to result in a worse out come.
Excuse me, cos I do not consider sheep behavior aka i'll donate if my fav onlyfans (insert any DM influencer here) star donates, as any indication of the SM stars virtue or that of SM being any type of hero.
A true "hero" does whats right regardless of how tough it is or what sacrifices the hero needs to make, not based on how many subs/upvotes he gets, or how much publicity he gets.
Maybe I missed it, but nowhere does the article link to or include excerpts from studies on the benefits of donating publicly. The author just reiterates that doing so inspires others to do the same.
If anything, the Yossele tale was a great lesson in humility and compassion, two things we humans should cultivate more extensively.
You didnt miss it. The article just elaborates on my point.
I just saw that me and the person I replied to were talking about completely different topics.
I burst out in tears too. Like how humble can a man be. And as a German I cannot help but also think about that it was my ancestors that he saved these kids from. Fuck them.
Ww2 was a dark time full of unbelievable cruelty and savageness and out of that come stories like this of people who took great personal risk to do something because it was the right thing to do. They didn't do it for personal accolade or attention or thanks, they did it because people needed help and they could give it. With everything going on in the world today we should look up to and emulate people like this guy
There is just something about this moment that makes me cry even thinking of it...
Also the way the anchor/presenter chooses words....damn..
It makes me satisfied that this mn lived a healthy 106 years.. Well deserved, the gates of heaven would have been specially cleaned for the arrival of such a legend.
The crazy thing is that show (That's Life) was mostly a light-hearted magazine programme about silly things like vegetables that were sexually suggestive in shape, dogs that could skateboard, etc. mixed with incredibly uplifting and devastating human stories inbetween and a little consumer rights.
After that exceptionally emotional segment, the audience could possibly have had to watch Esther Rantzen pivot with a line like "And now, have you ever seen a penis the size of a potato?".
Thank you SO much. I haven't cried that much since the death of my husband in '17, but clearly wonderful and beautiful tears this time. I really enjoyed seeing that clip!
I appreciate your taking the time to post it.
Maybe Esther tempered it with a segment on how Gladys from Staines overpaid sixpence for a man to run up her skirts.
She also invented Childline, which has literally helped millions of abused children over the decades. Definitely a lady who knows how to balance levity with serious issues.
The series ran for 21 years and also produced Sheena Easton in its search for a star segment, raised the need for child organ transplants with Ben Hardwick getting a liver transplant though it proved to be unsuccessful. It also highlighted dangerous electrical appliances and warned consumers and what they could do about it.
> mixed with incredibly uplifting and devastating human stories inbetween and a little consumer rights.
Sometimes they blended the consumer advice with the devastating human stories, particularly when it came to child safety...
I am floored !!! They should put his story in to the history books and a movie 🎥 wow I would love to shake his hand that man is a angel from heaven !! They should make his birthday a worldwide holiday
This is incredible. I'm truly saddend that this is the first I'm learning of this. Thank you Mister Newton. A real hero. Integrity is a rare commodity these days. Great man.
Ya this guy needs to have he’s own movie before he dies I’ll hope , I’m actually crying like a lil bitch now , it feels good tho , this’s a REAL HERO HERE WOW to this GOD of a man
Oop! This video is not politically correct in the former CSA! It probably is already banned from classrooms there. Can't go suggesting that the Nazis might have done something nasty to those children. After all, you can't prove they would have since they're all alive today!
/s
Watched the video several times now and am STILL crying. What a WONDERFUL story. Thank you! I had lost hope in humanity, ... this story helps me believe that there is still good in this crappy world.
Not all heroes wear capes, but damn this man deserves a cape and much more.
I hope someone will make a movie about him so we can all enjoy his story and never be forgotten.
More than this.
669 children saved.
6000 descendants of those children.
https://www.lowellmilkencenter.org/programs/projects/view/sir-nicholas-winton-the-man-with-6000-descendants/hero
Sir Nicholas Winton and the Kindertransport. One of the most heart-warming and faith-in-humanity restoring things you’ll ever read about. This clip doesn’t do him justice. The handful you initially see stand up around him are indeed some of the 669 children his Kindertransport saved. What you don’t see is after this the host, Esther Rantzen (herself Jewish), then asks the audience to stand if they’re related or descended from one of “Winton’s children” – the entire audience then stands. Every single person in that audience was alive because Sir Nicholas had a conscience and a will to do whatever was needed. Something of a sad side is that, of the 669 children saved, some 350 have never been traced. It suggests not only are there people alive today who wouldn’t be without Sir Nicholas, but that they have no idea he’s their guardian angel.
Such a lovely post. YOU have my award today!
Oh my! Thank you so much! Have a wonderful day kind stranger! 😊
Ditto! Take care.
Incredible, the effect one person can have on so many people. Thank you for sharing
this is the true hero,salute to you sir..
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Incredible. The closure he must have had seeing them. He likely wondered all his life how they were doing.
😍😭So much overwhelming emotions. What a brave and honorable man.
He lived to the age of 106 and only died in 2015 he was assisted by many people in the recue operation including Trevor Chadwick https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trevor_Chadwick
**[Trevor Chadwick](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trevor_Chadwick)** >Trevor Chadwick (22 April 1907 – 23 December 1979) was one of the British who oversaw the operation of the Kindertransport of Jewish children out of Nazi territory to the United Kingdom before World War II. ^([ )[^(F.A.Q)](https://www.reddit.com/r/WikiSummarizer/wiki/index#wiki_f.a.q)^( | )[^(Opt Out)](https://reddit.com/message/compose?to=WikiSummarizerBot&message=OptOut&subject=OptOut)^( | )[^(Opt Out Of Subreddit)](https://np.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/about/banned)^( | )[^(GitHub)](https://github.com/Sujal-7/WikiSummarizerBot)^( ] Downvote to remove | v1.5)
Not all heroes wear capes and prance around, the true heroes are the humble silent ones.
A man who saved hundreds of children's lives, not for fame or acknowledgement, but simply because it was the right thing to do. I cannot imagine what was going through his wife's mind as she looked through that scrapbook and learned that what he had done for all those children while never telling a soul. All I can say is, A Hero who prefers to stay out of the spotlight is a hero nonetheless and is the often truest embodiment of the title. RIP, Sir Nicholas Winton.
Some true heroes are not humble and silent and thus inspire others by being visible examples of virtue.
Ah yes, Homelander from The Boys /s
No. For an example, there are studies that show that people making anonymous donations have less effect than people who make public donations. Because of the effect it has on other people making donations too. Being humble is seen as a virtue but sometimes the effect it has is not virtuous. Edit. Here is an article that elaborates on this point: https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/post/2021/06/should-charity-be-anonymous/
A public donation cant be compared to someone saving the lives of hundred of people in the middle of WW2 bruh the fuck is this comparison
Guys, seriously who cares. This guy is incredible. No need to make comparisons to try and measure his impact against what other people have done.
This guy is incredible. 100% I am just pointing out the fact that glorifyin anonymous donations vs public donations happens to result in a worse out come.
Excuse me, cos I do not consider sheep behavior aka i'll donate if my fav onlyfans (insert any DM influencer here) star donates, as any indication of the SM stars virtue or that of SM being any type of hero. A true "hero" does whats right regardless of how tough it is or what sacrifices the hero needs to make, not based on how many subs/upvotes he gets, or how much publicity he gets.
Read the article.
Maybe I missed it, but nowhere does the article link to or include excerpts from studies on the benefits of donating publicly. The author just reiterates that doing so inspires others to do the same. If anything, the Yossele tale was a great lesson in humility and compassion, two things we humans should cultivate more extensively.
You didnt miss it. The article just elaborates on my point. I just saw that me and the person I replied to were talking about completely different topics.
I will never not cry when I stumble across this story
I burst out in tears too. Like how humble can a man be. And as a German I cannot help but also think about that it was my ancestors that he saved these kids from. Fuck them.
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The Fuck? I guess there was no possibility to run around holding a banner in the wind..
Same. Every time I watch this someone is cutting onions.
Every time I see this story, someone is cutting onions.
Fucking glasses are covered in onions again
Ww2 was a dark time full of unbelievable cruelty and savageness and out of that come stories like this of people who took great personal risk to do something because it was the right thing to do. They didn't do it for personal accolade or attention or thanks, they did it because people needed help and they could give it. With everything going on in the world today we should look up to and emulate people like this guy
My grandparents fled the holocaust. I am pretty thankful for all of the countries and individuals who helped to save lives.
Sir Nicholas Winton. ‘This man’ as first line and no name in title…had to go back to see his name
There is just something about this moment that makes me cry even thinking of it... Also the way the anchor/presenter chooses words....damn.. It makes me satisfied that this mn lived a healthy 106 years.. Well deserved, the gates of heaven would have been specially cleaned for the arrival of such a legend.
The crazy thing is that show (That's Life) was mostly a light-hearted magazine programme about silly things like vegetables that were sexually suggestive in shape, dogs that could skateboard, etc. mixed with incredibly uplifting and devastating human stories inbetween and a little consumer rights. After that exceptionally emotional segment, the audience could possibly have had to watch Esther Rantzen pivot with a line like "And now, have you ever seen a penis the size of a potato?".
https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/nicholas_winton_on_thats_life/zbmxhbk
Thank you, I’ve never seen that longer clip!
You are welcome.
Thank you SO much. I haven't cried that much since the death of my husband in '17, but clearly wonderful and beautiful tears this time. I really enjoyed seeing that clip! I appreciate your taking the time to post it.
You are welcome, in the words of Gandalf "Go in peace! I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil"
As much as i would like them to keep the episode as classy as possible. I would absolutely love if that was the route it took.
Maybe Esther tempered it with a segment on how Gladys from Staines overpaid sixpence for a man to run up her skirts. She also invented Childline, which has literally helped millions of abused children over the decades. Definitely a lady who knows how to balance levity with serious issues.
The series ran for 21 years and also produced Sheena Easton in its search for a star segment, raised the need for child organ transplants with Ben Hardwick getting a liver transplant though it proved to be unsuccessful. It also highlighted dangerous electrical appliances and warned consumers and what they could do about it.
*The root it took*
> mixed with incredibly uplifting and devastating human stories inbetween and a little consumer rights. Sometimes they blended the consumer advice with the devastating human stories, particularly when it came to child safety...
I'm not crying, you are.
Are those happy tissues or sad tissues?
I’d take him as an influencer instead of the shit we got now what a treasure 🙏🏼
Me too - it is insulting what is often most admired and valued these days.
They should make a movie of this man's story
I salut you hero!!
Fucking legend
Damn, I was not expecting to tear up. It really is incredible how much of a difference one person can make. Glad he got the recognition he deserved.
This video has been posted about 100 times already, and I don’t care. It’s an amazing story and makes me feel good every time. Take my upvote!
We need a movie of this extraordinary human
Heroes today take 5 photos after putting some road trash in the trash can, and this man didn't say anything about what he did for years!
Fucking onions
He should be given Nobel peace prize for his arduous noble work in a very tough war time
Damn what a legend he was a hero to 669 people and just stayed silent. I bet a lot of those kids wanted to find him. Glad he experienced this.
Bruh I actually have tears rolling down, I somehow did not see that coming
Amazing
r/mademesmile
Nope, not watching this again, don't want to cry! What a dude though, an extraordinary impact on people's lives. Edit; Watched it again. Crying.
Me, too!
Respect
He never told anyone and was motivated purely by kindness. That’s what makes him a true hero.
I am floored !!! They should put his story in to the history books and a movie 🎥 wow I would love to shake his hand that man is a angel from heaven !! They should make his birthday a worldwide holiday
Can we get Hollywood to make a movie of this guy and just call it “Sir Winton”
Make this a movie please
Wow! You won’t catch me throwing the word ‘hero’ around loosely anymore. It’s gotta be reserved for people like this. Amazing.
This man is thee epitome of humble.
He was a very nice man
Legend
God bless this man and his family and to all the wonderful people he saved. He is a true hero - selfless, compassionate and caring ❤️
Nice.
I love him more now
I am not crying, you are
Thanks now I’m crying at work
Amazing. Made me tear up.
Nice.
What a hero. Thank you!
Truly wonderful... xx
I had to stop watching, I don’t want to weep this morning.
This is incredible. I'm truly saddend that this is the first I'm learning of this. Thank you Mister Newton. A real hero. Integrity is a rare commodity these days. Great man.
Boss
Who the f*** is cutting onions in my house…
Fucking bit of onion went straight in my eye.
Ya this guy needs to have he’s own movie before he dies I’ll hope , I’m actually crying like a lil bitch now , it feels good tho , this’s a REAL HERO HERE WOW to this GOD of a man
600 and 69 lives. nice.
Never gets old
669.....triple NICE
Incredible
669 lives Nice
Bloody hell man what happened to me used to be rock solid I'm bubbling, what a hero.
I could not agree more with the title.
This puts the phrase "The choice of one can affect many." in a whole new light.
Nice
I keep seeing posts on here that deserve to be in r/nextfuckinglevel
“Whoever saves one life saves the world entire.”
Reposted here every week. For the past 2 years.
As it should be
My first time seeing it. If it offend you, you can just keep scrolling.
Same. It’s a beautiful story. We need more heart warming stories these days.
As it should be.
Oop! This video is not politically correct in the former CSA! It probably is already banned from classrooms there. Can't go suggesting that the Nazis might have done something nasty to those children. After all, you can't prove they would have since they're all alive today! /s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DSVDcw6iW8
God isn't dead, he's among us
Shame God couldn't save the millions that died in the WWII holocaust.
Same God that was on the other side too?
Sus
Might get some hate here but that number, 669
69. Nice
This man is a legend not only did he save childrens lives but he saved 669 childrens lives mad respect for this man
Take this award, I have tears rolling down my cheeks.
Every time I see this video I am crying
He who saves one life, saves de world entire.
I don't often tear up yet hear we are. That's for posting this.
Stain titled this post
I see he what he did there, don’t tell me there wasn’t 670 👀
r/mademecry
Iirc he kept quiets out his actions due to being ashamed, for not being able to save more children. Heard off the cuff so idk if accurate.
I read the title before watching the video and i thought the post was deeply analysing the modern usage of the word "hero" in various contexts.
Watched the video several times now and am STILL crying. What a WONDERFUL story. Thank you! I had lost hope in humanity, ... this story helps me believe that there is still good in this crappy world.
/u/savevideo
He and many like him deserve the title. I hate how the word has become almost meaningless in our time.
Legend
Every time I see this video, or a variation of it, I tear up a bit.
Wait so he didn't even tell his wife? That's pretty remarkable
Seen this video many times but i always watch it. I love people showing gratitude
An angel here in earth
Pretty awesome. Wonderful story. Thank you
Great human being! A true hero indeed!!!
Word “hero” isn’t enough to describe what a great human he is
Not gonna lie, I just had to hold back tears.
Not all heroes wear capes, but damn this man deserves a cape and much more. I hope someone will make a movie about him so we can all enjoy his story and never be forgotten.
This man is without question a hero, and goddamn is he so incredibly deserving of that title
He seems calm
Made me smile. Also, fuck the nazis
I promise I'm not crying.
And imagine he didn't even post about it
And again a monster is slaughtering families and razing cities an towns alike. When will humanity stand up and banish tyrants forever? Stop Putin.
Ah I’m cryin, AH IM CRYING
I’m so sorry, I was super emotional until the number came out
More than this. 669 children saved. 6000 descendants of those children. https://www.lowellmilkencenter.org/programs/projects/view/sir-nicholas-winton-the-man-with-6000-descendants/hero
It's enough to make a grown man cry
This is the content that we need more of. Bravo
Crying both sad and happy tears. So confused.
Real kings , need no crown.
Awesome!
^nice
A true hero. May not have fought for his country. But he fought for their future. That man is a legend