Hungarian violinist died aboard Costa Concordia; helped children to safety
Like much of the world, I have been riveted by the horrid fate of the Costa Concordia, which ran aground last Friday. It should never have happened, of course, and the investigation into the how and why is likely to be long and painful.
News reports about the first victim identified from the wreckage only adds to the darkness of this event. He was a 38-year-old Hungarian violinist named
Sandor Feher, who worked aboard the ship as a member of the the Bianco Trio.
Witnesses say that Mr. Feher first helped children with their life jackets before returning to his cabin for his violin. It is hard not to think of the Titanic and stories of its musicians.
Here is a video Mr. Feher posted just last month in an effort to ...
secure a job as a violin teacher. It seems he taught us all something in his final hours:
Comments
What a tragic loss of life caused by such a immoral, irresponsible act. Very sad.
Posted by: Susan | January 22, 2012 9:18 PM
The violinist thinks of people first, then of saving his instrument. He does not think of himself. We think of him, therefore, as the most deserving survivor of us all.
Posted by: Reid Welch | January 26, 2012 2:41 PM
Rest in peace my friend! All Hungarians are very proud of you! You were a real hero! - Attila Fovenyessy - New York City USA -
Posted by: Attila Fovenyessy | February 1, 2012 8:25 PM
Rest in peace Sandor! All Hungarians are very proud of you!
Posted by: Attila Fovenyessy | February 1, 2012 8:29 PM