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a very honorable man. Old world - old school. I miss him and that way of life.
Lawrence Steigrad
January 05, 2023 | Friend
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JACK POLAK
Eastchester, New York
Dec 31, 1912 – Jan 9, 2015
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BORN
December 31, 1912
DIED
January 9, 2015
LOCATION
Eastchester, New York
Obituaries
Send FlowersPOLAK--Jack. Jack Polak passed peacefully on January 9, 2015 at the age of 102. He was born in Amsterdam on December 31, 1912. When the Germans invaded The Netherlands, he was deported to Westerbork, a transit camp where he worked as a school principal. In February, 1944, he was transported to...
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I was very honored, sitting next to him in the Toronto departure hall on our way to Amsterdam, when he started telling me about his life. What a nice and humble man. He had given me his business card; that's how I came to this page trying to find out more about him.
Adri Bisenberger
December 18, 2022 | Other
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jonas wilson
July 18, 2022
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Jack and Ina were remarkable people whose story was immortalized in Steal a Pencil for me. I miss Jack and his sense of humor and stories of a life filled with danger but also love.
Michael Kerr
March 02, 2022 | Friend
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God Bless you and your beautiful wife. Thank you for keeping the truth of the Holocaust alive. Just saw the movie of your love story. RIP
Patrice Taylor
February 20, 2022
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Thank you for your wonderful story and all that you have done to make the world aware. You are a true inspiration to the younger generation and so many more. What an amazing person you were . Thank you for your courage and determination but most of all, love .
Juliet
January 11, 2022 | Other
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My fond memories of Jack are that he was as driven and competitive as his children - he never did let me win even one set at tennis. I wish you all a happy and healthy 2022
Lawrence Steigrad
January 05, 2022 | Friend
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My husband and I just watched Steal me a pencil and we can't begin to say how much we admire Jaap and Ina. Rest in peace. Much respect from Canada
Carrie and James
November 11, 2021 | Other
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I just watched the documentary, "Steal a Pencil for Me." What an amazing man Mr. Polack was. I'm grateful for the documentary that told his story, and that of his lovely wife, Catharina. May the heavens bless their posterity.
Jeff Schrade
October 25, 2021
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