Miep Gies, who hid Anne Frank, just turned 99 years old

[Skittles]

an extraordinary woman:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miep_Gies

[dsc]

1. and who says the good die young

Congrats to her on a well lived, long life.

[Pale Blue Dot]

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.

[marshall]

10. That was Pat Carroll in Freedom Writers

Carroll played Miep Gies. But it was an enactment of an actual event involving Miep Gies.

[More Than A Feeling]

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.

[Individualist]

4. Here's to an exceptional and courageous lady!

:toast:

[demodonkey]

5. Would any of us have the guts to do as she did?

Makes standing up to Diebold look like child's play.

[Skittles]

6. I would

I know I would

[Pale Blue Dot]

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.

[Raster]

7. Bless.Her.Heart. and Happy Birthday!

[NMMNG]

8. A wonderful woman.

To Miep. :toast:

[Skittles]

11. yes

I want DU to recognize her now while she is still with us :thumbsup:

[Subdivisions]

9. Bless her heart and happy birthday :) n/t

[pansypoo53219]

12. sahe KNEW anne.

i read the diary last year. very moving.

[ordinaryaveragegirl]

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!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

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:

[Skittles]

16. isn't it, Ms. Peggy!!!!

she has always been one of my heroes (my heroes are REAL heroes, not friggin' SPORTS FIGURES!!!)

[MonkeyFunk]

17. Good for her!

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.

[puebloknot]

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.

[LWolf]

19. Best wishes for a wonderful human being.

[LeftishBrit]

20. Best wishes to a great person!

[CatWoman]

21. a kick for Ms. Gies

and Riff Raff :)

:hi: