Miep Gies, who hid Anne Frank, just turned 99 years old
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Sat Feb-16-08 09:54 PM
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Miep Gies, who hid Anne Frank, just turned 99 years old
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Sat Feb-16-08 09:56 PM
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1. and who says the good die young
Congrats to her on a well lived, long life.
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Sat Feb-16-08 09:58 PM
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2. Recently, she played a big role in the book and movie "Freedom Writers".
She continues to inspire even in her '90s. She's a remarkable human being.
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Sat Feb-16-08 10:24 PM
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10. That was Pat Carroll in Freedom Writers
Carroll played Miep Gies. But it was an enactment of an actual event involving Miep Gies.
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Sat Feb-16-08 09:59 PM
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3. I'm glad to hear this. She's seen a lot in her life.
May she have many happy fulfilled years to come. She totally deserves every one she gets, for her heroism.
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Sat Feb-16-08 09:59 PM
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4. Here's to an exceptional and courageous lady!
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Sat Feb-16-08 10:00 PM
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5. Would any of us have the guts to do as she did?
Makes standing up to Diebold look like child's play.
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Sat Feb-16-08 10:12 PM
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Sat Feb-16-08 11:10 PM
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13. Of that I have no doubt.
In fact, I can see you taking on the entire German Army singlehandedly - and I would not have bet against you. :thumbsup: I wish I was as sure about myself.
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Sat Feb-16-08 10:18 PM
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7. Bless.Her.Heart. and Happy Birthday!
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Sat Feb-16-08 10:18 PM
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Sat Feb-16-08 10:35 PM
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Edited on Sat Feb-16-08 10:37 PM by Skittles
I want DU to recognize her now while she is still with us :thumbsup:
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Sat Feb-16-08 10:21 PM
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9. Bless her heart and happy birthday :) n/t
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Sat Feb-16-08 10:42 PM
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i read the diary last year. very moving.
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Sun Feb-17-08 12:22 AM
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14. I've always looked up to her.
What an amazing, courageous woman she is. Hope she celebrated her birthday well yesterday, and that she has many more!
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Sun Feb-17-08 12:28 AM
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15. That is wonderful, that she's still alive!
A living bit of history... We are forever in her debt! May she live many more happy years yet... :patriot:
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Sun Feb-17-08 02:07 AM
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16. isn't it, Ms. Peggy!!!!
she has always been one of my heroes (my heroes are REAL heroes, not friggin' SPORTS FIGURES!!!)
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Sun Feb-17-08 02:28 AM
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She's something else. I've been lucky enough to visit the Ann Frank house a couple times, and it's just so moving. Gies is a great lady.
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Sun Feb-17-08 06:29 AM
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18. May the spirit of what she did live forever. A great example...
...of the Power of One -- or at least someone who acted with courage, along with a few others, to try to save the Frank family.
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Sun Feb-17-08 12:21 PM
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19. Best wishes for a wonderful human being.
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Sun Feb-17-08 02:53 PM
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20. Best wishes to a great person!
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