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Apostolos "Lakis" Santas' family said Saturday the 89-year-old had died of respiratory failure.
Santas was a 19-year-old law student when he and his close friend Manolis Glezos, also 19, climbed the steep Acropolis hill in the center of Athens on the night of May 30, 1941, and took down the flag from its mast, even though it was guarded by a sentry. The pair escaped after hiding the flag in a cave.
It was seen as the first, symbolic act of resistance against the month-old occupation.
Glezos and Santas later joined a left-wing resistance group and were imprisoned and exiled during the civil war that followed liberation.
Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
23 Entries
~(Ecclesiastes 7:1) ...A name is better than good oil, and the day of death than the day of one's being born.
Monica Henry
June 24, 2011
May 12, 2011
Condolences to the Santas family. We still need the courage Lakis showed in 1941 in our own time.
farmington, nm
May 6, 2011
God bless Apostolos. Alexander Apostle Missoula Mt.
Toula Hilaris
May 5, 2011
May his memory be eternal! Mr. Santas will always live in the hearts of the Greek people. My deepest sympathy to his family.
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Ms. Moorhead
May 4, 2011
To our brave soilder Lakis Santas who choose right from wrong and knew that removing the evil symbol the flag of imprsionment was the will of our Lord.
May you rest in peace with our Lord.
Sam
May 4, 2011
To our brave soilder Lakis Santas who choose right from wrong and knew that removing the evil symbol the flag of imprsionment was the will of our Lord.
May you rest in peace with our Lord.
Sam
Victoria Alevrofas
May 4, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Santas family. May God bless you all and give you peace. Apostolos Santas will always be in our hearts and minds as one of Greece's heroes. O Theos na ton anapavsi. Zoe se sas.
Athena Coroneos
May 4, 2011
Peace to a many of uncommon valor!
May 4, 2011
To the family of Apostolos "Lakis Santas, you have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved one. Our heavenly Father is with you , and He will revive your spirit and crush heart-Isaiah 57:15. (Erma L. Davis, Park Forest, IL.)
May 3, 2011
You are right when you said "Greeks don't fight like heroes. Heroes fight like Greeks. " Sotiria, Orlando
May 3, 2011
Atta boy, Lakis! RIP
Ike Koziol
May 3, 2011
A group of friends and fellow travelers were at the Acropolis this morning and our guide told us the story of this brave young hero. It is because of people like Mr. Santas that tyranny will be defeated in all areas. My whole group sends our best wishes to his family and we will always remember our visit to Athens on this day
May 3, 2011
"Greeks don't fight like heroes. Heroes fight like Greeks. "
Harry Tramontanis
May 3, 2011
Bravo Lakis. May the memory of your heroic, inspirational act in WWII be passed down through future generations of Greeks forever.
Kathy Price
May 3, 2011
A True Hero, A Young Intelligent Man, A Heart of Gold, If Only I could have been there and been so brave, I don't know, May God be with you at your time of loss, I am most certainly sure he is with Lakis Santas Apostolos and he is at peace and with pride for his convictions which I am sure carried with him throughout his life. A Man of All Men.
Love and Condolences for your loss, God's Gain. [email protected]
R Golay
May 2, 2011
To the the family of Apostolos Santas - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that Lakis will be missed by many.
ginny hamel
May 2, 2011
wish the world had more brave men like you,lakis
Maybelle
May 2, 2011
I recently visited the Acropolis and was very impressed, of course, at the sights of this amazing architecture. It now gains even greater respect in my eyes with the knowledge of this very brave young man.
L. Allen
May 2, 2011
To take that flag must have taken much courage.
Santas Family,
So sorry for your loss. The world is filled with so much hatred & sad acts of that hatred. But the Holy Scriptures tell us that very soon the wicked one will be no more. But that the meek ones will posses the earth...in the abundance of peace. (Psalms 37:10,11)
geri ray
May 2, 2011
An interesting story regarding information about his heroic act can be seen by visiting: athensguide.com/acropolis.html
Proud American
May 2, 2011
The world need more brave people like Mr. Santas - to stand up for what is right. He was a true patriot. Rest in peace.
Nicolene Panatopoulos-Swain
May 2, 2011
May Your Memory Be Eternal! Christ Be With You!
STEVEN CONSTANCIA
May 2, 2011
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