Thousands of Stolpersteine, literally stumbling stones, are found in central Europe. They are a reminder of missing or killed people during the Nazi era. These particular five in Ladenburg are of the family Kaufmann who were deported to Gurs in France, where Mathilde Kaufmann died. The other four family members, Meta, Luise, Julie, and Sally were murdered in Auschwitz.
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In places all over Germany and other European countries one can find Stolpersteine – cobblestones called “stumbling stones” or “stumbling blocks”, commemorating victims of National Socialism near places where they lived or worked. After almost 30 years, these stones now number several ten thousands and more are added almost on a daily basis. More information about the project can be found here.
The initiator likes to quote a child who said about his remembrance project: “You don’t trip on a STOLPERSTEIN, you stumble with your head and your heart.”
For Cosmic Photo Challenge: Set in Stone.
I didn’t know her but this plaque on a bench overlooking Roker Beach in Sunderland made me smile. What a great way to be remembered – by passing your smile on to complete strangers.
This is for The Daily Post asking for smiles.
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