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239 wrote Alice Herz-Sommer, believed to be the oldest-known Holocaust survivor, died Sunday morning in London at the age of 110.


This lady is a hero and inspiration to all.

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How is she a Hero, I can understand the inspiration part, but a hero, no. The term "Hero" is simply overused by people like you, your destroying the meaning of hero.

She's a hero to me because she survived something some of my family weren't able to survive so Yea in my eyes she's a hero. And I'm pretty sure that doesn't make me ruin the meaning of hero

That means she is an inspiration to you, not a hero. Stop ruining such a great word.

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239 wrote

Sgt_Roebuck_115 wrote

239 wrote Alice Herz-Sommer, believed to be the oldest-known Holocaust survivor, died Sunday morning in London at the age of 110.


This lady is a hero and inspiration to all.

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How is she a Hero, I can understand the inspiration part, but a hero, no. The term "Hero" is simply overused by people like you, your destroying the meaning of hero.

She's a hero to me because she survived something some of my family weren't able to survive so Yea in my eyes she's a hero. And I'm pretty sure that doesn't make me ruin the meaning of hero

That means she is an inspiration to you, not a hero. Stop ruining such a great word.

Lets just relax *ahippya* *ahippya* and stop flexing on my rights

I'm just in shock when I see this. Even though there's already ton of books and information about the holocaust, it's crazy to think that we will never again hear the story from someone who actually survived it. All that's left is their legacy, and what we know about what happened. While I agree with others that she's not a hero, it sure is impressive what she went through. And maybe not a 'hero' as in she fought for her country, but she inspired others and devoted her life to teaching others. I don't know about you guys, but to me, teachers are heroes.

iSupport wrote I'm just in shock when I see this. Even though there's already ton of books and information about the holocaust, it's crazy to think that we will never again hear the story from someone who actually survived it. All that's left is their legacy, and what we know about what happened. While I agree with others that she's not a hero, it sure is impressive what she went through. And maybe not a 'hero' as in she fought for her country, but she inspired others and devoted her life to teaching others. I don't know about you guys, but to me, teachers are heroes.

This my friend couldn't have been said better!

Wow, 110 years old. hopefully she enjoyed most of her life.(except for the period of time she was in the holocaust, self explanitory)

Thanks for the topic. This is interesting.

CobraGFX wrote The Holocaust irritates me so much. I feel so bad for these people. I read a book, Some of you might want to check it out. Its pretty sad but its really good. Its 1st person point of view of someone who was in Auschwitz. His name is Elie Wiesel. It tells you about who runs these death camps and how they work. Its a really good book for those who like to read.

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That's one hell of a book. Very powerful.

I guess to make up for the years she lost she got given extra. Amazing age to live to.

My great grandma is a survivor and is still living. Unfortunately I don't know how much longer she will be alive. Her husband (my great grandfather) was also a survivor. They met in the camps but he passed away a couple years back. They are/were very strong people. Definitely an inspiration. And my grandmother revisited the concentration camp she was in.

Ive actually had a holocaust survivor visit my school and talk about his experiance, this was awhile ago though when i was in middle school