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this brings me to tears when not much else does. thanks.
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Carolyn_Moe
on January 19, 2014 at 12:02 PM
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posted by
JimmyA
on January 6, 2014 at 7:44 AM
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Thanks, Sir Wiley. I too have seen the various images of some of those concentration camps, but not, of course, in person. However, the photos and videos were enough. Yes, each camp had the air of death about it, which is primarily all they were. The fact that anyone survived them is somewhat astounding. As happy as I was for this woman to have finally found one of her rescuers, her story was still extremely sad . . . 
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JimmyA
on January 6, 2014 at 7:44 AM
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posted by
Kabu
on January 5, 2014 at 2:04 PM
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JimmyA
Ugly concentration camp like this, I visited in '54 all looked like death. Your post was well written
posted by
WileyJohn
on January 5, 2014 at 1:14 PM
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Re: I'd click the Like button on this story if it was on Facebook
I guess, Straight, that a 'double comment' can be similar to hitting the LIKE button, huh?
posted by
JimmyA
on January 5, 2014 at 9:48 AM
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To be perfectly honest, Straight, I personally believe that a story like this may be well above anything that is posted on Facebook! I could be wrong, but I just have this strange feeling that many Facebook users probably wouldn't appreciate it as much as others. Knowing what really took place during that terrible war helps tremendously . . . 
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JimmyA
on January 5, 2014 at 9:47 AM
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Thanks, etfindicators. Glad you enjoyed it. There was a line in the original article that mentioned that someone picked her up and carried her to that field hospital, and I think they wanted you to believe that it was Mr. Barbella. But since it wasn't actually substantiated ( and the odds were probably very much against it ), I didn't write it that way, just in case. Still a great story though . . . 
posted by
JimmyA
on January 5, 2014 at 9:43 AM
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I think we all should, Bill. And no one would or could fault us . . . 
posted by
JimmyA
on January 5, 2014 at 9:39 AM
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That's very true, C C T. I do recall seeing the news reels that were filmed immediately after the war which showed various German citizens being forced to walk through a few of the concentration camps to bear witness to what the regime that they supported had actually been doing to their fellow citizens whose only crime was being born into a different religion. Knowing as much as I do about that period in our history, I have nothing but praise for this woman to have survived it all, and know full well that she is deserving of every bit of happiness that comes her way, no matter how big or small . . . 
posted by
JimmyA
on January 5, 2014 at 9:38 AM
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That's very true, lustor. Years ago, I went through an extremely rough period in my life, and the mother of one of my friends kinda helped me through it by having me consider that, no matter what type of negatively that may be going on in your life, there will always be somebody worse off! I guess it's akin to 'counting your blessings' . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on January 5, 2014 at 9:33 AM
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Thanks, TAPS. Usually, when I come across an article I'd like to share, it's just that much easier to simply copy it word for word, and then have a somewhat brief discussion about the topic afterward. But like I wrote, it was a rather lengthy article, and there were 'a few' rough spots I decided to gloss over ( it went into much more detail about the demise of her family that I didn't think was overly necessary to include ). But as long as everyone got the gist of the story, that's what was more important . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on January 5, 2014 at 9:30 AM
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You're very welcome, Annicita. I hope you enjoyed it . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on January 5, 2014 at 9:27 AM
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Probably the most ironic part, FSI, was that they were living together in the same town for years before discovering that connection. I wonder how many others in relatively similar situations are that close to each other and don't realize it . . . 
posted by
JimmyA
on January 5, 2014 at 9:26 AM
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Thanks, Naut. I think everyone needs to read something like this every once in a while, if for nothing else but to see that the human race hasn't completely lost its way . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on January 5, 2014 at 9:25 AM
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Thanks, Kabu. They do seem to be rare these days! Although this woman had a very difficult past, I'm sure she is quite happy and content today. I wish I had more stories like this to post . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on January 5, 2014 at 9:22 AM
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Absolutely, lovelylady. Although it took nearly a lifetime, at least she finally got her chance to fulfill that part of her quest. I hope they remain friends for the rest of their lives . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on January 5, 2014 at 9:20 AM
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I'd click the Like button on this story if it was on Facebook
posted by
Straightforward
on January 5, 2014 at 2:27 AM
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I'd click the Like button on this story if it was on Facebook
posted by
Straightforward
on January 5, 2014 at 2:27 AM
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What a touching story! It took the lady nearly 70 years to thank someone that saved her life! I'm glad that you shared that!
posted by
etfindicators
on January 4, 2014 at 2:39 PM
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JimmyA
Seriously, I’ll drink to that Jimmy. BC-A, Bill’s R®st
posted by
BC-A
on January 4, 2014 at 11:34 AM
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Sadly there is a lot of cruelty in mankind Jimmy. Those old films of the camps should be shown as a reminder how even ordinary people can be brainwashed into committing acts that would have shamed them in a family's eyes. Poor Lady who knows what nightmares she has suffered. She fortunately looked for the good in life and she deserves her reward small though it be in comparison to her loss and her wretched suffering.
posted by
C_C_T
on January 4, 2014 at 10:10 AM
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wow that was some story its hard to imagine what life would of been for those people, and we think we have it bad 
posted by
Lanetay
on January 4, 2014 at 8:38 AM
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I like your paraphrasing. You put a lot of work into that.
posted by
TAPS.
on January 4, 2014 at 1:08 AM
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thank you for sharing
posted by
Annicita
on January 3, 2014 at 8:32 PM
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A very moving story, indeed. I am gald that she was able to reconnect with one of her rescuers.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on January 3, 2014 at 7:51 PM
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Jimmy
A truly heartwarming story...
posted by
Nautikos
on January 3, 2014 at 6:05 PM
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Thank you. A great story indeed and I am so glad that you posted this well done. Good news happy stories. all nice to read.
posted by
Kabu
on January 3, 2014 at 4:32 PM
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Amen and Omen...Shalom...peace for her at last.
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on January 3, 2014 at 10:37 AM
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