Re: [Cz-L] The Plaque

I imagine, and, of course, it is only imagining, that Popovici would be
proud to have the kind of representation discussed below at a ceremony
that acknowledged and honored his acts on behalf of innocent people,
some of our members and our families. I agree with something others on
the list have said, that, to paraphrase, the beauty of Popovici's
courage is in significiant measure its blindness to the origin of those
persecuted coupled with the lack of ethnic self-interest in his defense
of those victimized, even as these actions risked his own life.

Eytan
Eytan Fichman

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From: grcpa_at_att.net
To: Andrew Halmay <venivici_at_rogers.com>
Cc: czernowitz-l_at_list.cornell.edu
Sent: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 6:55 pm
Subject: Re: [Cz-L] The Plaque

11-9-08

Dear Andrew and List members,

Andy,you have presented some excellent points regarding plans for the
unveiling
of the Popovichi plaque, namely:

1)there can be no more rationalization over the risk of official
Romanian
involvement.
2)invite the participation of the Chernivtsi City Council in plans for
the
unveiling and issue an international press release announcing the
event to:

a)remind the world of an heroic man and of the fate of so many of
Czernowitzers
b)help put Cz on the map and function as a tourism promotion, which
should
appeal to the City Council members as a way to potentially generate
revenues for
the City.

I think that what is needed here is a Public Relations(PR) person to
get this up
and running, someone who speaks Rumanian and Ukrainian and perhaps
other
languages, a person who would be accepted in negotiations between
Ukrainians and
Rumanians, a person who could bring unity of purpose to and amongst,
opposing
parties.

If he would be interested and would have the time to make this
commitment, I
would suggest that Florentin Lehaci be the person to head up the
planning and
coordination of the Popovichi plaque unveiling in Czernowitz.

He has been there, seen it all, done it all and has prviously offered
his
assistance to help negotiate with the CZ City Council.

One need only read his posts to the list, including his most recent one
entitled
"explanations from Romania", dated Sunday, November 9, 2008 5:25:28 AM,
to
understand and feel the passion that this gentleman has.

Should she have the desire and the time for this undertaking, after
already
having been the underlying and driving force in making the plaque a
reality and
having given so much of her time, Miriam Taylor could perhaps consider
working
with Lehachi in his efforts and provide assistance as needed and
directed by
him.

Once again, Andrew, you have provided some excellent food for thought.

Gary Rogovin
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