Readers Comments
falsemonkeypuzzl wrote: What a wealth of love resides in that tiny bit of metal. I am very touched by your story. Thank you for sending it in.
perseverance wrote: You have done the right thing.Thanks
AURELIA wrote: How Incredible is that! I'm glad you kept it and somehow found out the background about that special Name Plate. A true Treasure to Keep. ~Your Granddad is smiling~ Me too...~Aurelia
nickname wrote: Wonderful story.
ruru wrote: I have tears. Many people don't realize how important family history can be. I just received yesterday(whayt a coincidence) several photos of my grandmother. I'm named after her. She died in Auschwitz during the war... I never new what she looked like until now.There is even a picture of my dad with her... I wish i had something more than the photo to cherish of hers like you were able to do. Gd bless you home and family.
JuneBug wrote: Wow! What a great story! How proud you must be to have the nameplate in your possession and to hand that down! These things are so powerful to our roots. They are our identity. Our being...You are so awesome! Every story you share takes my breath away..... :}
brighteyes wrote: I don't know if heritage becomes more important as we age and we want to hold out to our loved ones so we start to investigate the family tree, what our grandparents and parents were like growing up, etc....through these memories, stories, namesakes, keepsakes our family lives one and we too get to cherish and become more acquainted with the past...glad that nameplate is hanging for all to see and has a place of honor in your heart!
jacq wrote: That simple name plate proves the best gifts are from the heart.... few things surrvive
long enough to be passed down to the next generation his name and his sensitivity are obviously safe with you. Tales like this matter!
long enough to be passed down to the next generation his name and his sensitivity are obviously safe with you. Tales like this matter!
lmil1954 wrote: It is surely great that you honor your grandparents in the way that you do. It's so nice to have something to hold onto long after they are gone. Linda:)