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Phyllis Date
April 10, 2004 02:31 PM |
I did not attend the tribute, but my Literature class just recently finished reading The Diary of Anne Frank. It was
a very moving story, and I enjoyed reading it. As an after assignment, we are now participating in a web- quest over the book. At first I thought it was just another
assignment, but as I began reading the questions, and witnessing what really took place during the Holocaust, I now have a better understanding of what really occured.
Reading The Diary of Anne Frank was like no other book I have read. The fact that the Franks and the Van Daans survived two years or more (in hiding) was an
inspiration. They overcame many fears and oppressions, but still managed to keep up the hope that one day they might be liberated. The courage of both families was so moving, I could hardly hold back my tears during the movie.
During the time of the holocaust the whole world was in fear, especially the Jews, and others persecuted by the Nazis. In our web- quest I have learned things, terrible things, that I never knew had happened during that time. The awful gassings, the ?Night of Broken Glass,? the horrible concentration camps, and resistance between nations. I have
seen any pictures of these topics, but what sickened me the most was the concentration
camps.
These camps were unfit for even rats to live in. The conditions were
unhealthy, unsafe, and especially undesirable. Those that were sent there faced beatings,
gassings, and even the embarrassment from outsiders. It was not until the later part of the war when the Franks and the Van Daans were captured. The women and the men were separated, but Margot, Mrs. Frank, and Anne stayed together and were sent to Belsen. All died, and Anne died from sickness. Later when Auschwitz was liberated, Otto Frank, Anne? father, returned to the secret annex to find her diary which was later published.
Being able to read this book and to later experience more of an in-depth look into what really happened has been an amazing experience. I have learned many thing ranging from the beginning of Hitler?s rise in 1923, to the rise of Nazi persecution, and all the way until Germany surrendered to the U.S. in 1945. Every lesson I have learned, every picture I have seen, and every story I have read and will ever read again about the Holocaust will
always remain with me. I thank the ones who fought in this war for the survivors?
freedom, and I thank the ones today that make our country safe so we will never have to experience such traumatic times again.
I have never had to live in such fear so I could never say to a survivor ?I know what you mean,? or ?I understand what you went through.? The fact that they went through this awful experience will always mean a great deal to me. The people that did not
survive, were wrongly persecuted and should never have been judged for what they
looked like or what religion they held. I am very grateful that I have never had to
experience such a terrible thing, and I hope I never will. I sincerely thank my teacher for opening this whole new outlook to me and I know I will never forget. |
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JOE ROSSI Date
April 07, 2004 11:34 AM |
WHAT YOU SURVIVORS HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GIVE TO THE WORLD IS PRICELESS,NO ONE WILL EVER FORGET YOUR BRAVERY AND HEROICS,GOD BE WITH YOU ALL FOR EVER AND EVER. |
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Julie Soto Date
April 04, 2004 10:22 PM |
I am a woman who has always been interested about the holocaust. I have watched movies and read books. I was not born in the time of it but I hurt when I think of the horrors that the people endured. I'm so glad that there are survivors, and that families can go on and have decendents. I have always encourged my kids to learn about the holocaust and to remember what happens when there is so much hatred for one another. To all of the people who went through the holocaust, you are all heros to have survived the unspeakable horrors. And I thank god that you made it through. Love to all of you. |
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Stephanie Date
March 31, 2004 08:52 AM |
I PROMISE I WILL NEVER FORGET AND I WILL TEACH MY CHILDREN TO NEVER FORGET! |
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Hannah Date
March 24, 2004 08:31 PM |
I have been interested in the Holocaust for a long time. I would like to say that i am fascinated at how you all survived, and i hope that something like this NEVER happens again. I am studying this in school right now, I am 12 years old and that may seem young but I know a lot about this and i have written stories on it, and I will write a poem that will be dedicated to all the Holocaust survivors.
Thank You,
Hannah |
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Darlene Date
March 19, 2004 12:54 PM |
I did not attend this event, but as I researched "teens and the holocaust" for an activity on accountability. It reminded me of the courage I gained as a survivor of severe abuse when I read of WW2 as a child. I knew that if people could survive such organized evil I could survive the secret evils of an abusive childhood. So with a deep thankfulness I want to post the message "I survived. I'm alive and to any survivors out there of the Holocaust. I wouldn't have been able to endure those dark days without you and your courage. Thank you for my life" |
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Joy Date
March 17, 2004 09:40 PM |
i did not attend this event and i just happened upon this information and pictures posted as i researched for an essay. But i think this is a beautiful thing. This is a way to remember and we must always remember. Love to all involved. |
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Brooke Date
March 16, 2004 01:15 PM |
I was not born into the time of the Holocaust, nor were any members of my family. I have never experinced the horror of what all of you as survivors have gone through, but I would like to show my gratitude that you were all so brave. To go through all of what you have gone through makes all of you heros in my eyes. I am 14 years old and studying the Holocaust....this is very interesting and I'm glad that i can learn a little of what you have all gone through.
-thank you |
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Letter from participants Date
March 15, 2004 08:15 AM |
As attendees of the Museum's recent 10th Anniversary Holocaust Tribute...we were both overwhelmed at what we saw and heard during the weekend. We remain in awe of the eloquence of not only the occasion, but the people by whom we were surrounded. Bless them all! As tiny tots, both of us were lucky enough to barely escape the Holocaust, together with our parents... We both lost dozens and dozens of Family members that were not as lucky. And we shall certainly NEVER forget! Thank you for reminding the world, and for being there. It must never be allowed to forget either. [November 13, 2003] |
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Letter from participant Date
March 15, 2004 08:15 AM |
Last week I was privileged to accompany my father to the reunion... My father's visit to the Museum evoked forgotten memories and stories which I had yet to hear about. My father's recollections of tragic moments experienced during WWII, and the stories of this family's destiny, of which he learned only after the War from eye witnesses, came pouring out of him as we walked through the fourth floor exhibits. It was a moment when our souls connected with a common sense of grief. Although I have returned home to the reality of my hectic life, I have not been able to shake off the sounds and sights of this very special weekend. [November 6, 2003] |
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