rescuers of jews
Natalija Jegorova
Bronė said that if there was no place for Gita, both she and her mother would have to go back to the ghetto.
I went to see my co-worker Zofija Kudrevičiūtė (Sofija Binkienė). Why her? I tried – what will she say, how will she react, what will be her attitude towards this risky undertaking? I did not know at the time exactly who she was.
I came. I started talking. Finally I asked her in a straightforward manner: can a Jewish girl, 10-11 years old, come to hide at her place?
“Yes, she can. Let her come”.
These words came out so simply and firmly that I got confused. I thought I would have to persuade her, explain to her, advise her, or perhaps even shame her… and listen to her excuses: I cannot because I am afraid, it will makes things more difficult… my husband is ill.
Merely few words, and no hesitation.
Unarmed Fighters (Ir be ginklo kariai), p. 225–226.
Bronė said that if there was no place for Gita, both she and her mother would have to go back to the ghetto.
I went to see my co-worker Zofija Kudrevičiūtė (Sofija Binkienė). Why her? I tried – what will she say, how will she react, what will be her attitude towards this risky undertaking? I did not know at the time exactly who she was.
I came. I started talking. Finally I asked her in a straightforward manner: can a Jewish girl, 10-11 years old, come to hide at her place?
“Yes, she can. Let her come”.
These words came out so simply and firmly that I got confused. I thought I would have to persuade her, explain to her, advise her, or perhaps even shame her… and listen to her excuses: I cannot because I am afraid, it will makes things more difficult… my husband is ill.
Merely few words, and no hesitation.
Unarmed Fighters (Ir be ginklo kariai), p. 225–226.