My Father's Number

Story ID:	1829
Written by:	Marlene B. Samuels (bio, link, contact, other stories)
Story type:	Family History
Location:	Montreal Quebec Canada
Year:	1958
Person:	Father

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Posted 03/25/2007 23:56 | Reply

Dear Marlene,
Not until reading your story had I ever viewed stories of the Holocaust survivors from the vantage point of the tattooed numbers on their arms. How very blessed you are that you parents survived that horrific span of time. We must never forget. Was your father a young boy or an adult during World War II? Is he still living?
Thank you for your poignant story.
Blessings,
Sandi in FL.

Posted 03/26/2007 22:55 by Marlene B. Samuels | Reply

Dear Sani in Fl:
Thanks so much for taking time to comment on my story, MY FATHER'S NUMBER. He passed away about 10 years ago. When the war started he was in his 20's and was in Auschwitz-Berkenau for 3 years. When he was liberated by American military, he was 28. It's amazing now to think that when I was born my parents had only been liberated for 4 years. Only in becoming a parent myself have I realized how amazing it was that my own parents we able to carry on in their efforts to re-establish some type of normal family life style. Again, thank you for your thoughts.
Sincerely, Marlene

Posted 03/26/2007 22:46 by Virginia Allain | Reply

Marlene, thank you for giving me this insight into your family's experience. I hope you willl write many more for Our Echo.

Posted 02/02/2008 17:56 by Virginia Allain | Reply

I remember when I first read this account and thought it set a high standard for all of us working on our family memories. Congratulations on a well-deserved win.

Posted 04/06/2007 03:11 | Reply

Wow- what a moving story! I hope you will post more of your work. It gave me goose bumps to read it. Michael Robert

Posted 04/14/2007 15:55 by Richard Arnold Silver MD MBA | Reply

Marlene: The story of your father's experience during the Holocaust, and his thoughts about life and evil is fantastic. I can't begin to tell you what a real pleasure it was to read your compelling memories of the past relationship with your father. I truly enjoyed your writing. Please continue your excellent work. Richard A. Silver, MD. MBA.

Posted 02/02/2008 10:36 by B J Roan | Reply

Congratulations on your win. Well deserved. BJ

Posted 02/02/2008 22:27 by Kathleene S Baker | Reply

Congratulations, Marlene! Talk about a moving story and so well told.

Kathy Baker

Posted 02/02/2008 23:58 by K. L. Farnum | Reply

I would like to congradulate you for the story about you parents. What a blessing your story will be to many. I am happy for you and I understand why you won the contest. Your parents would be proud. Thank you for an incite into something we should never forget.

Posted 02/04/2008 13:55 | Reply

Marlene, this was absolutely the best story I have read on this site. You really are a wordsmith, and infuse your writing with so much heart and soul. I won't forget this one in a hurry. Well deserved win.
In admiration,
Maria Harden

Posted 02/12/2008 13:20 by jim rambo | Reply

I checked this story after learning of your winning the Family History award. It reminded me of a similar, compelling story told by friends before their recent deaths. Your version is very, very well told and you are most deserving of the distinction you have earned. Jim Rambo

Posted 02/26/2008 00:24 by CP Campbell | Reply

Congratulations, Marlene!!
Wonderful job with your daddy's sory...
Keep it up! May the good Lord BLESS
Cher