On Oct 5th, we commemorate a significant moment in history – the anniversary of Raoul Wallenberg being posthumously conferred the honor of American citizenship by an act of Congress in 1981. This distinction is particularly notable as Wallenberg is only the second person in history to ever be made an honorary American citizen, underscoring the profound impact of his actions.
As a proud Michigan alum, it fills my hearts with immense pride to remember that Wallenberg was one of our own, having graduated in 1935. His deep connection to our beloved university is evident in a letter he once wrote to his grandfather, stating, “I feel so at home in my little Ann Arbor that I’m beginning to sink down roots here and have a hard time imagining my leaving it…"
Wallenberg's heroism during World War II is legendary. As a Swedish diplomat in Budapest, he is credited with saving tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews from the Holocaust. One of the many stories of his bravery recounts how he handed out fake Swedish protective passports (Schutz-Pass) to Jews, preventing their deportation. On one occasion, when a train carrying Jews to Auschwitz had already departed, Wallenberg chased it down, climbed onto the roof, and began handing out these passports to the people inside. Due to these protective documents, many were removed from the train and saved from certain death.
His actions, driven by sheer courage and an unwavering commitment to humanity, serve as a testament to the values we hold dear as Wolverines. Today, as we remember the honor bestowed upon him by our grateful nation, let us also reflect on the legacy of Raoul Wallenberg and strive to uphold the principles of justice, compassion, and bravery in our own lives.
I was an officer on TOLEDO until about a year ago. May I ask your son's name?
As a Michigan alum, I had a similar experience with ending up on TOLEDO. I asked for an operational SSN out of Pearl Harbor or Guam and ended up with an SSN out of Groton, CT and spent half my tour in the shipyard... and the boat was named after a city in Ohio. I was sure the Navy hated me.
All in all, great ship and great crew though! I was fortunate enough to be invited to visit Toledo, OH during my tour. It coincided perfectly so I could rent a car and drive up to see Hoke's last spring game.
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Thank you for providing this information. FYI, the National Championship Michigan Radio link is wrong. It just links to the directory txt document.
Edit: double post
You can't say he didn't try: https://mgoblog.com/diaries/college-football-101
Definitely him judging by the avatar.
On Oct 5th, we commemorate a significant moment in history – the anniversary of Raoul Wallenberg being posthumously conferred the honor of American citizenship by an act of Congress in 1981. This distinction is particularly notable as Wallenberg is only the second person in history to ever be made an honorary American citizen, underscoring the profound impact of his actions.
As a proud Michigan alum, it fills my hearts with immense pride to remember that Wallenberg was one of our own, having graduated in 1935. His deep connection to our beloved university is evident in a letter he once wrote to his grandfather, stating, “I feel so at home in my little Ann Arbor that I’m beginning to sink down roots here and have a hard time imagining my leaving it…"
Wallenberg's heroism during World War II is legendary. As a Swedish diplomat in Budapest, he is credited with saving tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews from the Holocaust. One of the many stories of his bravery recounts how he handed out fake Swedish protective passports (Schutz-Pass) to Jews, preventing their deportation. On one occasion, when a train carrying Jews to Auschwitz had already departed, Wallenberg chased it down, climbed onto the roof, and began handing out these passports to the people inside. Due to these protective documents, many were removed from the train and saved from certain death.
His actions, driven by sheer courage and an unwavering commitment to humanity, serve as a testament to the values we hold dear as Wolverines. Today, as we remember the honor bestowed upon him by our grateful nation, let us also reflect on the legacy of Raoul Wallenberg and strive to uphold the principles of justice, compassion, and bravery in our own lives.
I know him well. Your son's a fun guy and a great sailor!
Coincidentally, the Skipper is from Toledo and is a big UM fan.
Navy blue and gold are the Navy's colors.
I was an officer on TOLEDO until about a year ago. May I ask your son's name?
As a Michigan alum, I had a similar experience with ending up on TOLEDO. I asked for an operational SSN out of Pearl Harbor or Guam and ended up with an SSN out of Groton, CT and spent half my tour in the shipyard... and the boat was named after a city in Ohio. I was sure the Navy hated me.
All in all, great ship and great crew though! I was fortunate enough to be invited to visit Toledo, OH during my tour. It coincided perfectly so I could rent a car and drive up to see Hoke's last spring game.