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Karl Plagge - an unsung hero
A metal plaque in the Alter Friedhof dedicated to the memory of Karl Plagge. He was Darmstadt's Oskar Schindler. The inscription on the plaque reads
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Dedicated to Karl Plagge (1897 - 1957)
In gratitude for his humane behaviour during an inhumane time, and in the hope that his example will be a guide for future generations.
From the Jews that survived the HKP camp in Vilnius 1941-1944.
April 2005
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Please take the time to read about this courageous and honest man.
The full story can be found here (English):
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Plagge
or here (German):
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Plagge
Karl Plagge - an unsung hero
A metal plaque in the Alter Friedhof dedicated to the memory of Karl Plagge. He was Darmstadt's Oskar Schindler. The inscription on the plaque reads
--
Dedicated to Karl Plagge (1897 - 1957)
In gratitude for his humane behaviour during an inhumane time, and in the hope that his example will be a guide for future generations.
From the Jews that survived the HKP camp in Vilnius 1941-1944.
April 2005
--
Please take the time to read about this courageous and honest man.
The full story can be found here (English):
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Plagge
or here (German):
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Plagge