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In reply to the discussion: 80 years ago today, my father was liberated from Plattling concentration camp [View all]TexLaProgressive
(12,704 posts)21. Idon't understand antisemitism, well,, prejudice dice in any fashion
Where I grew up, I never met a jewish person until my niid-teens. It was a middle aged couple a few houses from us. They were ever so mice to this Catholic boy. Then I met another Jeewish couple who lived near a friend, oonce again, ever so nice, with a wicked sense of humor.
This was frotunate as there was this asshole in USAF tech school who was a Jew from New Jersey. Because of my experience with those 4 Jewish people I mistakenly assumed it was a New Jersey thing, but I became friends with a young man and woman from New Jersey. I decided that guy in my barracks was just naturally an unpleasant person on his own..
My #3 son married an wonderful woman from Issrael who has given us 2 beautiful Jewish grandchildren.

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80 years ago today, my father was liberated from Plattling concentration camp [View all]
Danmel
Apr 2025
OP
As those who grew up in these shadows fade away, the Nazi fist rises anew. We can never stop being vigilant.
NBachers
Apr 2025
#9
What an incredible man you had as a father. Did your dad have any hobbies? I'm just in awe of someone who
MLAA
Apr 2025
#20
What an inspiring story! And how wonderful that his survival brought you into the world.
mucholderthandirt
Apr 2025
#18
Wow. I saw photos of some of the camps on liberation days, back in the '60s; so I know what the imprisoned looked....
electric_blue68
Apr 2025
#23
