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Old 24-02-2007, 11:12 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Mirror.co.uk - News - Top Stories - FAREWELL LULU.. THE QUIET HEROINE OF LA RESISTANCE
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Old 24-02-2007, 11:36 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Thanks for drawing our attention to this item.
Truly a remarkable woman.

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Old 24-02-2007, 09:24 PM   #3 (permalink)
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My God. My mouth literally dropped open reading that article. That kind of bravery is just shocking. Rest in peace, impossibly brave woman...Wow.
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I couldn't read that article....her torture was dreadful, her courage shining. I am so glad she lived to see the 60th anniversary of victory, peace and freedom in Europe, and grandchildren.

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