To mark Holocaust Memorial Day, the History Department partnered with the charity Generation2Generation, which works to facilitate the sharing of Holocaust survivors’ family stories and preserve their legacies for future generations. We were honoured to welcome Susanna as our speaker, who shared a deeply moving account of her father and uncle’s experiences as hidden children in France during the Nazi occupation. Using filmed testimonies, Susanna was able to bring her family’s story to life.
With their father arrested and murdered at Auschwitz, and later their mother also being taken and killed, the two boys faced tremendous hardship. They survived the war living in a small woodsman’s cottage on the edge of a forest, located about four hours from Paris.
It was a privilege to hear Susanna speak about her family’s harrowing experiences. Her thoughtful reflections and the powerful testimony we witnessed left a lasting impact, reminding us of the importance of remembering and sharing stories from the Holocaust to ensure we never forget.
