tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853315305145295325.post4313823281468733833..comments2024-03-22T05:49:39.160-04:00Comments on Holocaust Study Tour: Day 6 PragueJune Changhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11967126728589381325noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853315305145295325.post-9277829758565403382012-04-10T00:24:25.056-04:002012-04-10T00:24:25.056-04:00I find it very touching how at the children's ...I find it very touching how at the children's memorial, the rain made it look like the children were crying. I think that memorial does an amazing job of showing the emotions of the children. It is so sad that those children and so many others never got to live as long as they should have.Katie Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05166157964257890319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853315305145295325.post-86937996389258225722012-04-03T22:37:36.689-04:002012-04-03T22:37:36.689-04:00When I was reading about the hidden Danish synagog...When I was reading about the hidden Danish synagogue, it showed me how much faith people had, even during the hardest times in their lives. They never gave up on their faith and they always kept praying. That gives me hope! We all need faith in our lives! :)<br />-Casey PigottCaseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08698031760595193778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853315305145295325.post-43462852455274809772012-04-03T12:39:39.118-04:002012-04-03T12:39:39.118-04:00Wow the statues are so powerful! The facial expres...Wow the statues are so powerful! The facial expressions the sculptor captured are perfect for what he was trying to portray. I think the stuffed animals that are there are so sad. It's kind of like a reminder of all the victims who never had a chance to have a real childhood and who had their innocence stolen from them. <br />Miranda NaasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853315305145295325.post-21799966822517374342012-04-03T11:38:12.458-04:002012-04-03T11:38:12.458-04:00What an great experience. That memorial is the cu...What an great experience. That memorial is the culmination of the efforts of four different sets of students that Mrs. T has brought over there. To see it finally come together it truly awesome.Keith Devereauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604641573264171058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853315305145295325.post-12996896807544195962012-04-02T14:37:44.627-04:002012-04-02T14:37:44.627-04:00Michael P. in English 9 commented: "I don'...Michael P. in English 9 commented: "I don't understand what they [you, the students]feel like walking around where these murders occurred. It must be hard for them to look at the harsh conditions the Jews went through..."Miss Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03016273119152529847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853315305145295325.post-2010068539305278972012-04-02T14:30:13.218-04:002012-04-02T14:30:13.218-04:00The pictures of the children are heartbreaking.......The pictures of the children are heartbreaking....but so powerful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853315305145295325.post-34422100247539693902012-04-01T20:11:05.088-04:002012-04-01T20:11:05.088-04:00Ah, I was just skimming through this blog today an...Ah, I was just skimming through this blog today and was going to go back later and read in depth, but I couldn't stop looking at the picture of the statues of the 82 children in the village of Liaice that were killed. Something like that you cannot just skim by. It was just so heartbreaking. The comments of what the teens say is nice to get a feel of what it is like to actually be there.Nikki Buddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115651560956659047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853315305145295325.post-33163074237796580502012-04-01T15:25:48.431-04:002012-04-01T15:25:48.431-04:00It's so moving to see the statues of the child...It's so moving to see the statues of the children especially in the rain. The videos are a great way to share what you all get to experience while you are there.Samantha Huberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00246634063581919991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853315305145295325.post-24412141830665291172012-04-01T12:45:55.078-04:002012-04-01T12:45:55.078-04:00Reading about what you learned today left me speec...Reading about what you learned today left me speechless. I can only imagine the feelings you were left with. Listening to Pavel's stories & seeing the memorial was very touching. Best wishes as you continue on your journey.Nativo5https://www.blogger.com/profile/03529322220994644475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853315305145295325.post-70152765359290630702012-03-31T17:11:26.488-04:002012-03-31T17:11:26.488-04:00Every year there is a picture of the students on t...Every year there is a picture of the students on this tour as a group face to face with the children in the monument. I almost described them as the "lost" children, but I thought again. They are not lost. Tent are ingrained in the collective memory of all those who have looked them I the eye and carried their story to the rest of the world. You continue to give them voice and life. I wonder if you understand how truly important that is. And look at the special quality of the rain on the children's faces--their tears? Yours? Is it sorrow or joy? You must be thinking of things like this also as you process the many complex moments of this trip. See you soon.<br /><br />Mr. PolizziM.A. Polizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04787144961867035916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853315305145295325.post-89128361492524714142012-03-31T16:54:20.622-04:002012-03-31T16:54:20.622-04:00Hi Pev,
Thanks so much for all your wonderful and ...Hi Pev,<br />Thanks so much for all your wonderful and insightful comments ! We all appreciate your input. Now, for the Alpine slide, we shall see !!!<br />Thanks again,<br />TColleen Tambusciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127556754975150199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853315305145295325.post-6422655282715810662012-03-31T16:52:35.926-04:002012-03-31T16:52:35.926-04:00Thanks Ashley for following the blog. We all appr...Thanks Ashley for following the blog. We all appreciate your insights !<br />Miss you too!<br />Love,<br />TColleen Tambusciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127556754975150199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853315305145295325.post-11393200903830143672012-03-31T16:51:03.839-04:002012-03-31T16:51:03.839-04:00Hi Michelle,
Thanks for your insightful comments o...Hi Michelle,<br />Thanks for your insightful comments on the blog and for your continued learning. We are going to Olomouc and Trsice tomorrow! Miss you too !<br />Love, <br />TColleen Tambusciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127556754975150199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853315305145295325.post-25038712376881008362012-03-31T16:08:33.978-04:002012-03-31T16:08:33.978-04:00Lidice is definitely one of the most moving monume...Lidice is definitely one of the most moving monuments that ever existed. It is absolutely sickening to me that these 82 children had no opportunity to make something of themselves. The potential that is illustrated on each statue is heart- wrenching. <br /><br />Pavel’s story is one that makes the Holocaust real. He experienced, survived, and lived through it. Pavel lived through the hardest period of time and lived to tell the tale, an award few obtained. What is so scary to me is that there are so many survivors like Pavel left. When the last of them pass away, who will keep their memory alive? <br /><br />That is where you all come in. Going on this trip is educating, and obligating. You and the rest of the past and future HST participants need to keep stories like Pavel’s alive. We need to educate people about these atrocities so it will never happen again. <br /><br />I miss you T!<br /><br />-Michelle KhimishmanMichelle Khimishmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265918809030181421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853315305145295325.post-50849671472520581762012-03-30T23:20:09.949-04:002012-03-30T23:20:09.949-04:00As tough as today was for all of you, I'm pret...As tough as today was for all of you, I'm pretty sure it will be one of the most unforgettable experiences of your trip.Mr.Stransky sounds like quite an amazing human being and his strength should be an inspiration to all of us. I can't wait for my daughter to tell me all about him when she gets home (in 8 days-but who's counting?) Tomorrow's itinerary sounds sooo fantastic! Enjoy the sights!!!!Barbara Floreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965074915331611847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853315305145295325.post-78234257774353480602012-03-30T22:46:12.487-04:002012-03-30T22:46:12.487-04:00Tyler says, "But the most horrid crime they d...Tyler says, "But the most horrid crime they did was the killing of 82 children that were in the town. The memorial represented them in great detail, and coupled with the rain, I broke down and cried for the first time in a while. This was the strongest of the memorials for me, emotionally."<br />I am so very proud of you. <br />To be open to the truth of this memorial, to let it touch you and to go with that emotion, these are special and rare gifts. Each of you who are letting these stories and these emotions house themselves in your hearts are special people.<br />Each day I learn, and expand, and renew, through all of you. <br />Thank you for continually reaching out.Chris Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07814875879893537284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853315305145295325.post-81926888620335180212012-03-30T21:04:41.433-04:002012-03-30T21:04:41.433-04:00Visiting Theresienstadt and its ghetto as well as ...Visiting Theresienstadt and its ghetto as well as the Lidice Memorial is one of the most moving experiences of the journey. We are all very lucky to have the chance to spend time with Pavel Stransky, he is so inspiring and he definitely defines true love. Not only does he tell and explain his Holocaust love story, but he teaches us all a life-lesson: keep the faith and hold onto hope. Nothing will get in your way if you keep a positive mindset and hope for the best. He taught me a lesson I will forever hold in my heart.<br /><br />Miss you T! <br />Hi Gingy, your beautiful <3Ashley Lignoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04047360610100891909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853315305145295325.post-91300614463870327012012-03-30T19:54:49.844-04:002012-03-30T19:54:49.844-04:00The Lidice Memorial is such a sad reality, yet eve...The Lidice Memorial is such a sad reality, yet every time I see the faces of the children, I see a different expression and emotion. The photos of these children are by far my favorite. Not because of the carved details, but because of the details that were carved in history during this event. <br /><br />You'be all been gone a week and we all continue to wish you well.<br /><br />"T" & June, I hope you're both doing well, great job so far. Hey "T", do we get any photos of you on the alpine slide this year (lol). <br /><br />Be well<br /><br />Mr. PevnyPevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17646598688729402568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853315305145295325.post-78014163215804222392012-03-30T19:40:10.084-04:002012-03-30T19:40:10.084-04:00Also you guys inspire me so much with your posts e...Also you guys inspire me so much with your posts every night, I feel like I am right there with you guys keep up the learning :DCherilyn Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09302482872325435090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853315305145295325.post-78787359658155424412012-03-30T19:38:12.396-04:002012-03-30T19:38:12.396-04:00Pavel has such a powerful and moving story. I find...Pavel has such a powerful and moving story. I find it so amazing how he was able to escape death and even find love with in the walls of Theresinstat. I was so inspired when I heard his story last year.<br /><br />How do you all feel about the propaganda film the Nazi's made to make Theresinstat look nice? I personally am quite sicked by how the put on a whole presentation to make the camp look perfect even adding fake sinks and other necessities and the red cross barely bothered to check everything out they just glanced at the surface. Maybe if they had looked into it more something could have been prevented.<br /><br />Could you imagine having to worship in an area as small as the hidden synagogue? It is amazing the lengths Jewish people went to attempt at a normal life.<br /><br />The Lidice memorial is such a powerful site. It is a shame that such an innocent town was destroyed just because the Nazi's believed something bad about them. It makes my want to cry when I look into the frightened and grief stricken faces of the 82 children. It is so hard to imagine an entire town gone just like that. Sarah makes a good comment about how the memorial is not anonymous but it has the real faces of these 82 children, they will never be forgotten.<br /><br />It is an amazing experience to be able to meet Alexandra Zapruder. Make sure to ask her many questions I'm sure she has many fist hand accounts of the Holocaust that she can share with you from all her research.<br /><br />CherilynCherilyn Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09302482872325435090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853315305145295325.post-62467507442408431132012-03-30T19:35:19.833-04:002012-03-30T19:35:19.833-04:00Sounds like today was a very difficult day, both d...Sounds like today was a very difficult day, both due to the weather and your stops on the journey. Be resilient, keep learning, and bring it back and share so that this type of history never repeats itself.<br />Safe travels this weekend, one week down and one to go!The DeCarlo Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13574234292521908586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853315305145295325.post-37726995510227337562012-03-30T19:16:59.385-04:002012-03-30T19:16:59.385-04:00Hi guys,
This is so much information about hard tr...Hi guys,<br />This is so much information about hard truths to absorb and make sense of! Keep learning and stay strong!Jayne Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00978182349016184808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853315305145295325.post-61275181705751569132012-03-30T18:48:55.342-04:002012-03-30T18:48:55.342-04:00Every year I see photographs of the statues of the...Every year I see photographs of the statues of the 82 children, I get a shiver. It is so sad...Hannah C.'s comment about her brother in regard to the states at Lidice was very touching. Pavel's story is another thing that I look forward to...sad...but also so inspiring and heartwarming. Thanks for all your input!Susan Kaprielianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07174422590695216041noreply@blogger.com