Kazimierz and Zophia Lazowski
Poland

Some of the encounters between rescuer and rescued were of a relatively short duration, maybe several months up to a few years. For Kazimierz and Zophia their role as rescuers lasted throughout WWII. They hid two Jewish couples in their home outside Warsaw: Alexander and Barbara Heling, Edward and Blanko Goldberg. Alexander's mother also was in need of shelter and care, however the Lazowski household lacked sufficient space. They sought and found a place for her elsewhere. In addition, they pretended not to know that a young woman renting a room in their home was actually Jewish.

The Lazowski's son, Eugene, was not a part of the household. He had his own family and was living independently of his parents. As a member of the Polish Underground he had to be especially sensitive to what was occurring around him. When he guessed about his parents' activities as rescuers, he expressed concern. He was reassured by his mother with these words: "Everything is in the hands of God. It is my duty to do this."