GEORGE LICHTER

Does anyone know who his grandparents were? My grandfather had a brother named Nathan. I don't have any information regarding his offspring. Just wondering. George was a remarkable man!

I never met him in my life, but I give deep thanks for what we did. He helped save Judaism.

Having written George's biography, Ups and Downs With No Regrets (https://amzn.to/3ihmNE8), I came away with a pretty good idea of who George Lichter was. His life was founded on adventure from the earliest age, and when our involvement in WWII began he eagerly jumped on line to sign up for duty. Similarly, when the fledgling nation of Israel was about to fight for its life, George volunteered his expertise and skill. He was the right man for the right time and gained the respect of those who...

I remember George for his vitality & someone bigger than life. But most of all I thank him and Ishka for raising 3 children who are most generous to someone they have never met, and am most thankful for all their caring.

St. Johann in Tiorl, Austra
22 August, 2013


Dear Ishka, Jonny, Peggy, and Michael,

The passing away of George Lichter, your beloved father, and our unforgetable friend, touched us all. Our consolidation lies in knowing that a person as was George, lives on in the hearts and memories of the people who knew him closer. The older generation, like myself and my wife Vera, often remember the time when we as emigrants from...

sounds like a top grade hero of a human being. they just don't make em like that any more!

So proud to know that he was a part of my family. Got a real kick when I saw my mother's name mentioned in his biography. Will always think of him fondly.

George was one of the most interesting people I've ever met. He was a hero who would never admit to being one. He went out of his way for friends and never stopped reading and educating himself. He was a lover of good food, books, and anything novel. He used to say, “I like different.”

To the benefit of our nation, he was a daring, courageous risk-taker who overcame his fears so that he could experience life to the fullest. He flew 88 missions over Nazi-occupied Europe as a fighter...