Today, all around the world, Paris is known as the “City of Light” or the “City of Love,” but 80 years ago, for many inhabitants, Paris was a city of fear. The lights faded, and love became hatred on June 14, 1940, when Nazi soldiers entered the city that inspired so many poets, writers, philosophers and architects. French author Jules Renard once said: “Ajoutez deux lettres à Paris et c’est le paradis” (Add two letters to Paris, and it’s paradise). But on that fateful day, many people thought they were in hell.
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I was in Paris in January. Hard to imagine what happened there. I loved this story. Thank you Yervante & Elbis. Must always stand against hate.
What a wonderful couple. Real heroes.
“Sometimes standing against evil is more important than defeating it. The greatest heroes stand because it is right to do so, not because they believe they will walk away with their lives. Such selfless courage is a victory in itself.” N.D. Wilson
A wonderful act of kindness and terrifying for both families. Thank you for sharing this wonderful event, there’s always hope.