On
Monday, November 14, Martin Lowenberg spoke to West Middle School students about his
experience in Nazi, Germany.
Mr.
Lowenberg is a Holocaust survivor. Unfortunately his father, mother and twin
brothers perished in the concentration camps that were prevalent throughout
Europe during World War II. He told of his experiences, including being
brutalized by a German teacher, living through the “Night of Broken Glass,” and
surviving the concentration camps.
In
the camps his head was shaved and all comforts were removed. Food consisted of
watery soup made with potato skins. Bunkhouses of over 250 men had no
mattresses, blankets or pillows. They worked from morning until night or until
they dropped and were exterminated.
Amazingly,
Mr. Lowenberg survived and eventually immigrated to the United States. His
strong message – to get a good education and be kind to one another – resonated
with students. Mr. Lowenberg’s visit was a memorable experience. Hopefully, the
students will keep his lessons of love and acceptance in their hearts and
spirit to share with the world, as Mr. Lowenberg has experienced.
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