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It has been 20 years since my grandfather, Kolya died. I remember being in a complete state of awe when I met my grandfather, pronounced dedyshka (in Russian) for the first time when I was 8 yrs old . . . My father took me on a trip to the former Soviet Union so I could meet my family members who had not yet immigrated to the US. Now twenty years later I am in even more fascination of the incredible and difficult life my grandfather lead with his head held high.
Kolya witnessed some of his family members killed in the Holocaust. Kolya fought and was wounded in World War II. Kolya dropped out of school in the 5th grade to help take care of his family. Kolya was thrown into jail several times because he was a business owner and a jew in a communist country . . .and the list goes on and on.
Kolya was a family man and did everything he could for his immediate and extended family. He set an incredible example as to what a strong and kind man is.
Kolya died 20 years ago but his memory has been kept alive by my family and now I have a way to keep his memory alive for generations to come. It is for this reason that I am going to build an online eternal tribute that tells the story of my grandfather’s life and I will be sure to have all my aunts and uncles share their memories of grandfather Kolya on the tribute (and they can upload their pictures and memories anytime they want). This tribute will stay online forever and I can import it into my family tree and pass it around to everyone. Kolya’s life story is too important to not be shared with my great great grandchildren. At the very least I need my family to be aware of the toughness and shrewdness that is running through their veins.
This eternal tribute will be a priceless “gift” to my family . . just in time for Father’s Day. This is way better than getting dad another tie.
Jessica Zelfand - Regional Sales Director
jessica_at_tributes.com
www.tributes.com
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