directly to the individual histories and help provide support in the defence against Holocaust deniers.
MM: What did this project mean to your dad?
MGG: My father believed that the only way to prevent history from repeating was for each of us to stand up when we see wrong in the world. One of the reasons he shared his history with students, despite how difficult it was each and every time, was that it was one of the ways he could “stand up.” I think it meant a lot to him to know that he was doing his part to ensure the next generations would continue to learn the lessons of the Holocaust and know the importance of standing up.
I also believe seeing this project come to fruition meant that our family’s history and the histories of other survivors, would not be forgotten. He once said that the blood of my grandparents and the aunt I never knew continue to run through my blood, and now, through this project, their histories, along with my father’s, remain strong in my heart and memory. With the creation of this project, he could depend on the fact that I will remember, and I will play my part in making sure the rest of the world does too.
MM: What does this project mean to you?
MGG: This project is my small way of honouring the memory of the 6,000,000 Jews who were murdered in the Holocaust and the survivors who tried to continue meaningful lives despite their incredible loss. It is my constant reminder of my responsibility to stand up, to remember, and most importantly, to help make the world a better place. It is my opportunity to show students not only the horrors of the Holocaust but also the strength and resilience of survivors – and to show them that they too can find strength, overcome challenges and make the world a better place. Finally, it allows me to honour my father’s memory in a way that was so meaningful to him.
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