I am Just a Cyclist
Zorro on two wheels24 total reviews
Comment from Cindy Decker 3
Author, I loved your story of this great cyclist and humanitarian. Nice photo.
Excellent story of one man's fight to risk his life and career to help Jews during this turbulent time.
Good luck in the contest,
Cindy
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Author, I loved your story of this great cyclist and humanitarian. Nice photo.
Excellent story of one man's fight to risk his life and career to help Jews during this turbulent time.
Good luck in the contest,
Cindy
Comment Written 05-Jul-2024
Comment from Jumbo J
Hi John,
I know where this will lead... to a big deserving exceptional six rating for such an inspirational and well written non-fictional essay. Bravo my Brother, what a story, what a man, what an amazing humanitarian, what an athlete!
When I read stories such as these, it can only lead to me trying harder to be a better man each and every day through the lead of beautiful humans such as Gino.
Thank you so much for sharing his story with us... what a brilliant movie this would make! Is there already one out there?
Anyway John, bloody brilliant, well done!
With our thoughts we create...
perfection through action.
Warm regards,
James.
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2024
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Hi John,
I know where this will lead... to a big deserving exceptional six rating for such an inspirational and well written non-fictional essay. Bravo my Brother, what a story, what a man, what an amazing humanitarian, what an athlete!
When I read stories such as these, it can only lead to me trying harder to be a better man each and every day through the lead of beautiful humans such as Gino.
Thank you so much for sharing his story with us... what a brilliant movie this would make! Is there already one out there?
Anyway John, bloody brilliant, well done!
With our thoughts we create...
perfection through action.
Warm regards,
James.
Comment Written 15-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2024
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Hello James.
Wow! A six so late in the week (wait it?s already Sunday there, down under correct)? Regardless anytime I get a six I am thoroughly honored. So thank you my brother for all that gold.
I don?t believe there was a movie but it would make a good one for sure. I am going to order a book that I?ve seen on Amazon.
I agree, what he did during WW2 was incredible. I stumbled on him while googling Italian born atheletes. Otherwise, honestly I never heard of him before.
Oh well, I?m carrying on my friend! Thank you so much for reading, sharing, being you and the glitter.
Enjoy your Sunday,
Mangia bene?
John
Comment from Jim Wile
This was very good, John. Such an informative and well written piece about a man with his values straight. Very interesting how he risked his life for the cause of protecting Jews. It's unsung heroes like Gino who give one faith in mankind.
Looking forward to your next Italian athlete story. Are you planning on Joe DiMaggio at some point?
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2024
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This was very good, John. Such an informative and well written piece about a man with his values straight. Very interesting how he risked his life for the cause of protecting Jews. It's unsung heroes like Gino who give one faith in mankind.
Looking forward to your next Italian athlete story. Are you planning on Joe DiMaggio at some point?
Comment Written 12-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2024
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Sorry for the late response. Honestly my thought was to focus on Italian athletes born in Italy: ie- Alberto Tomba, Bruno Sammartino to name a couple?
Thank you, Jim for the fine review and I?m glad you enjoyed this post.
Comment from pome lover
yes. It was very interesting. I didn't know of Gino, before.
Since there will be other stories of Italian athletes, I'm just curious, are you Italian? At any rate, I enjoyed reading about him. Thanks for sharing, as they say.
Katharine
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2024
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yes. It was very interesting. I didn't know of Gino, before.
Since there will be other stories of Italian athletes, I'm just curious, are you Italian? At any rate, I enjoyed reading about him. Thanks for sharing, as they say.
Katharine
Comment Written 12-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2024
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Yes I?m Italian. Both my parents were born there and came here in 1952.
Thank you for reading.
Always appreciated?
John
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
I have never heard any of Gino's story, but he was truly a hero, not just for his skills on a bike. This is well written, perfectly organized, and ultimately a tearjerker as the reader discovers how long Gino kept his story secret. Very well done.
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2024
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I have never heard any of Gino's story, but he was truly a hero, not just for his skills on a bike. This is well written, perfectly organized, and ultimately a tearjerker as the reader discovers how long Gino kept his story secret. Very well done.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2024
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Carol, sorry for the late response, I was soaking in all your stars. Thank you so much force phenomenal review.
John
Comment from Pamusart
Hi, jmdg1954
I'm in awe of Gino. I don't know if I would have the courage to do what he did. I'm not afraid of dying, but I am afraid of torture and being captured alive would probably mean torture. I would want a capsule of cyanide or something that I could use if I were to be tortured.
He really is a hero. I would have no room to hide anybody in my apartment. It's an assisted-living apartment and it has one bedroom and one tiny living room.
Good job. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2024
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Hi, jmdg1954
I'm in awe of Gino. I don't know if I would have the courage to do what he did. I'm not afraid of dying, but I am afraid of torture and being captured alive would probably mean torture. I would want a capsule of cyanide or something that I could use if I were to be tortured.
He really is a hero. I would have no room to hide anybody in my apartment. It's an assisted-living apartment and it has one bedroom and one tiny living room.
Good job. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2024
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Thank you, Pam for reading and honoring me with your encouraging review.
John
Comment from Esther Brown
Six but only have 5. Two tiny miniscule things: supported and a comma after family. This would make a great historical novel. You do amazing research. I love unsung heroes!!! Esther
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2024
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Six but only have 5. Two tiny miniscule things: supported and a comma after family. This would make a great historical novel. You do amazing research. I love unsung heroes!!! Esther
Comment Written 11-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2024
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Esther.
Sorry for the late response. Thank you so much for the great review.
Always like when you stop over?
John
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Your story gives me goosebumps.... it's so good. To me, Gino was a great hero.
"You must do good, but you must not talk about it. If you talk about it you're taking advantage of others misfortunes' for your own gain." ... great ideal and moto.
Well done!
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2024
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Your story gives me goosebumps.... it's so good. To me, Gino was a great hero.
"You must do good, but you must not talk about it. If you talk about it you're taking advantage of others misfortunes' for your own gain." ... great ideal and moto.
Well done!
Comment Written 11-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2024
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Wow wow!
This is an awesome review and accompanied with those stars.
Thank you!!
Comment from Ben Colder
Best to keep things to your own understanding. He is right about that. I respect people like YOUR CHARACTER. They played a special part of winning the war. Glad the people hung the fascist
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2024
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Best to keep things to your own understanding. He is right about that. I respect people like YOUR CHARACTER. They played a special part of winning the war. Glad the people hung the fascist
Comment Written 11-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2024
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Thank you, Ben.
Really appreciated!
John
Comment from Sally Law
This is magnificent, my friend. Wow! In light of everything going on with Israel and the rise of antisemitism, this is needed and appreciated more than ever. I truly wonder if folks learned from history because here we are again to stand up, and many are not! I will always stand up! My family and I talk and pray about this daily.
Read the article from yesterday's Wall Street Journal by the Editorial Staff: Blaming Israel For Rescuing His People. It will blow your mind.
Sending you my best today as always.
Sal :))
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2024
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This is magnificent, my friend. Wow! In light of everything going on with Israel and the rise of antisemitism, this is needed and appreciated more than ever. I truly wonder if folks learned from history because here we are again to stand up, and many are not! I will always stand up! My family and I talk and pray about this daily.
Read the article from yesterday's Wall Street Journal by the Editorial Staff: Blaming Israel For Rescuing His People. It will blow your mind.
Sending you my best today as always.
Sal :))
Comment Written 11-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2024
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I will try to get to the article.
Thank you so much for this great review. Your words are very meaningful!
Those stars, icing on the cake.
John
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My pleasure. Be blessed.
Sal :))