SACRIFICES, SAVINGS,SECURITY, SERVICES, SOLIDARITY, STRETCHES & SUFFERINGS:

Thursday,04th.July.2024.

SACRIFICES, SAVINGS, SECURITY, SERVICES, SOLIDARITY, STRETCHES & SUFFERINGS:

On Wednesday,13th.January. 1982,  Air Florida 90 with 79 passengers crashed  into the frozen Potomac River shortly after takeoff  from the Washington National Airport(Reagan National Airport currently) in Washington D.C.due to invisibility as the atmosphere was too misty.
Rescue ropes were lowered by the above hovering helicopters to save the 6 survivors in the Potomac River. The intrepid, virtuous and worth emulation John Arland Dean Williams Junior got hold of the rescue rope and handed it to the first survivor; for the second till the fifth time he got hold of it and handed it to the five survivors. When it was his fair crack of the whip to be rescued; regrettably he had been swept to death by the frozen Potomac River.
He was praised by the then President of the USA and posthumously awarded. The bridge was named in his honour: The John Arland Dean Williams Junior Bridge. He was posthumously awarded the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Medal.

The poshe, liner, RMS Titanic hit the iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean at 11:40 P.M. Roman Time on Sunday,14th. April.1912; during its maiden voyage. Over 1,500 passengers and crew’s members died.
Pastor John Harper, the Scottish Baptist Preacher who was aboard the Titanic. As the ship sank, Harper reportedly gave away his life jacket to another passenger and spent his final moments urging people to believe in Jesus Christ. His selfless acts of courage and faith amidst the tragedy have been widely remembered.”Children, unsaved and women, get into the rescue boats!” An affluent man with over 100,000 million Dollars in the bank witnessed a young man struggling to get into the rescue boat. He took off his lifejacket, gave it to the young man who alhamdulillahi! was rescued as he died.

These events highlight the profound acts of sacrifice and bravery displayed by individuals in the face of immense danger, reflecting the best of human spirit and compassion.

The important thing is this: to be able, at any moment, to sacrifice what we are for what we could become. Charles Dubois.

Sacrifice is a part of life. It’s supposed to be. It’s not something to regret. It’s something to aspire to. Mitch Albom.

Sometimes you have to sacrifice your performance for high heels. Gwen Stefani.

The ultimate test of man’s conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard. Gaylord Nelson

Sacrifice, which is the passion of great souls, has never been the law of societies. Henri Frederic Amiel.

Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice and is never the result of selfishness.

• The Patriarch Abraham sacrificed affluence, security and successes. He is the father of all nations.
• The erudite and intrepid Prophet Moses sacrificed the royal Egyptian lifestyle and position. Is Prophet Moses not the Triton among the minnows to the Israelites? Is Prophet Moses not the author of the Pentateuch? Hebrews 11:23-29.
• Jesus Christ’s Disciples sacrificed all their cranny, every crevice and every nook in their possession. They are the Leaders of the Early Church and Christianity.
• Apologist, Apostle, Philosopher and Trailblazer Paul sacrificed the Triton among the minnows’ endowment and prestige in the Jewish Pharisees sanctum. Is he not the greatest author in the Holy Bible?
• Jesus Christ sacrificed HIS Divinity. Don’t all subscribe to HIS teachings and trainings? Isaiah 53:1-10 and Philippians 2:5-10.

The Gift:

In moments quiet, unseen by day,
When shadows lengthen and dusk holds sway,
There lies a tale of sacrifices profound,
In whispers lost, but forever renowned.

A mother’s hands, weathered and worn,
By toil and time, yet softly adorned,
With threads of love that bind and weave,
A tapestry of hopes, her children’s reprieve.

She gives her dreams, her unspoken fears,
Her nights of worry, her silent tears,
To forge a path where they might find,
A brighter dawn, a boundless mind.

Her sacrifice, a quiet decree,
In every choice, in every plea,
For love’s true measure, in hearts untold,
Is found in sacrifice, a gift of gold.

So let us honor, let us embrace,
The sacrifices made in love’s embrace,
For in each act, however small,
Lies the greatest gift, the noblest call.

Maximilian Kolbe:During World War II, in Auschwitz concentration camp, Maximilian Kolbe, a Catholic Priest, volunteered to take the place of a fellow prisoner condemned to death. His sacrifice epitomized selflessness and courage in the face of unimaginable suffering.

Mother Teresa: Throughout her life, Mother Teresa dedicated herself to serving the poorest of the poor in Calcutta, India, founding the Missionaries of Charity. Her selfless devotion and compassion towards the marginalized and forgotten have inspired millions worldwide.

Oskar Schindler: During the Holocaust, Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist, saved over 1,200 Jews by employing them in his factories and protecting them from deportation to concentration camps. His actions demonstrate profound moral courage and sacrifice amidst Nazi tyranny.

Mohandas Karamchand Mahatma Gandhi: Through nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience, Mohandas Karamchand Mahatma Gandhi led India to independence from British rule. His unwavering commitment to justice and equality, despite facing imprisonment and personal hardship, remains a testament to sacrificial leadership.

Harriet Tubman: Known  the “Moses Of Her People,” Harriet Tubman escaped slavery and subsequently risked her life numerous times to lead hundreds of enslaved individuals to freedom through the Underground Railroad. Her bravery and determination in the face of grave danger illustrate unparalleled sacrifice for the cause of freedom.

Chiune Sugihara: During World War II, Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat stationed in Lithuania, defied his government’s orders and issued thousands of visas to Jewish refugees, saving them from almost certain death in Nazi-occupied Europe. Despite facing personal and professional repercussions, he chose humanity over compliance.

Sophie Scholl: A member of the White Rose resistance group in Nazi Germany, Sophie Scholl courageously distributed anti-Nazi leaflets at the risk of her own life. Her unwavering commitment to truth and justice led to her arrest, imprisonment, and eventual execution at the age of 21.

Nelson Rohlilahla Mphakanyiswa Gadla Henry Madiba Tata Mandela: Imprisoned for 27 years for his anti-apartheid activism in South Africa, Nelson Mandela emerged as a global symbol of resistance and reconciliation. His sacrifice for the cause of racial equality and democracy inspired a nation and brought an end to apartheid.

Raoul Wallenberg: A Swedish diplomat in Budapest during World War II, Raoul Wallenberg issued protective passports and sheltered thousands of Jews from deportation to concentration camps. He faced grave danger from Nazi authorities but persisted in his efforts to save lives until his disappearance and presumed death.

Irena Sendler: A Polish social worker and nurse during World War II, Irena Sendler smuggled approximately 2,500 Jewish children out of the Warsaw Ghetto, risking her life to save them from the Holocaust. Despite imprisonment and torture by the Gestapo, she never revealed the children’s identities.

By Professor and Philosopher Daniel Masese.

Daniel Masese