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In 1986, my friend Lawrence “Larry” Reed embarked on a journey that would forever shape his understanding of courage in the face of authoritarian power.
Larry traveled behind the Iron Curtain, venturing into communist Poland. There he met two remarkable dissidents, Zbigniew and Sofia Romaszewski.
Recently released from prison, the Romaszewskis had been jailed for their efforts to spread messages of liberation among a population stifled by censorship, surveillance, and state control.
Their underground radio station was a beacon of truth in a sea of state propaganda. They revealed information the regime sought to suppress, so every transmission was a high-stakes gamble. They would broadcast for a mere ten minutes before they had to pack up and move to avoid detection by police.
Inspired by their resolve, Reed asked them how they knew people were listening.
Their response was unforgettable...
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