One problem with the passing of time is that significant events
become distant or vague memories and then are eventually
forgotten to most of the world. Generations pass and the lessons
of history are not learned or appreciated any more. Recently,
while looking for possibilities to highlight in the "today in
history" segment of school announcements, one word jumped out
with immediate recognition. With that came a feeling of sadness
in knowing that this was one of those cases of fading memories,
but also a feeling of responsibility to use the anniversary date
to remind people of someone remarkable. This word was that of a
person, a man with a local connection and held dear to those now
at least 50 years old. His history includes multiple and
prolonged imprisonment as well as torture for refusing to remain
quiet regarding the rights of others, particularly religious
freedom under the Communist rule in Hungary. This man is
Cardinal Jozsef Mindszenty, the namesake of the former high
school by the same name that o