Heroism is something we read about; but most do not understand. I'm sure that if we were able to ask Lt. Miroslav "Steven" Zilberman, he would say that he was just doing his duty and he knew that trying to ditch the aircraft would be extremely difficult. As the senior officer he knew he was responsible for the lives of his crew and he took that responsibility, that duty, seriously. I'm also sure that like most pilots he was extremely confident of his ability but his primary concern was for his fellow sailor's lives. So while he planned to do his best he determined to ensure that his crew got out safely.
John 15:13 says "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." Lt. Zilberman, a man who adopted America as his country, exemplified this love and for his bravery, his devotion to duty, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. That award from a grateful nation is of small comfort to the family he left behind for, to paraphrase Abraham Lincoln, no words, no medals, can fully assuage the pain of this sacrifice that was laid on the alter of freedom. As Americans we must be thankful that men of his caliber are willing to serve.
May he rest in peace and may the good Lord keep and comfort his family.
He shall not be forgotten.
Follow the link. Then if you find it in your heart, say a prayer for this warrior and his family.
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