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Thomas Blatt
June 21, 2016
I read one of his books and found it most interesting. RIP Thomas Tovi Blatt.
Katie Niemer
May 6, 2016
When I was 12 years old, I met Toivi Blatt. I was a 6th grader in Issaquah, WA, and we watched "Escape from Sobibor" in our World History class. I remember so vividly the feel of the bullet in his jaw as I ran my small fingers across it. His story, and the story of all of the surviving members of Sobibor has stuck with me for 25 years. I went on to teach middle school history, and I always tell the tale of Sobibor when I teach about the Holocaust. I have followed Toivi through the years, but in the fury that is my life as a mother and a teacher, I had missed the news of his passing. I will never forget, Toivi. Thank you for sharing your story and thank you for passing your legacy on to those of us who will continue to fight intolerance, hatred, and injustice. You meant a great deal to me and your memory will live on in me and my students forever. Thank you!
December 6, 2015
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R. Janet Bosarge-Walraven
November 23, 2015
Toivi Blatt visited my students in Puyallup, Washington, year after year. After studying the Holocaust, writing research papers, and viewing the film "Escape from Sobibor," Toivi would grace us with his story. Students were spellbound as they listened, spoke with him personally, felt the bullet still in his jaw, saw him smile and enjoyed his joking with them--always keeping his sense of humor and always with dignity. His presence and story changed the lives of thousands of young people. He touched all of our lives in lasting ways--teaching us that we must learn to accept, at least tolerate, rather than hate. Thank you, Toivi, for being our hero and role model. --Janet Bosarge-Walraven
carolyn
November 7, 2015
To the Family,
I am sorry for your loss. May our god of comfort be a stronghold for your family.
November 4, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Cecilia Wimberly
November 4, 2015
My condolences to the family. I shall never forget that sad period in his life. His legacy is that everyone should remember what happened to the six million Jews in Europe.
November 4, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May our Heavenly Father provide strength and comfort to your family during this time of grief. "For he is near to those broken at heart ". Ps 34:17,18
November 3, 2015
Hero!
stan ostern
November 3, 2015
Fall, leaves, fall; die, flowers, away;
Lengthen night and shorten day;
Every leaf speaks bliss to me
Fluttering from the autumn tree.
I shall smile when wreaths of snow
Blossom where the rose should grow;
I shall sing when night's decay
Ushers in a drearier day.
Emily Jane Brontë
Poems by Emily Jane Brontë : 16 / 74
The leaf (Blatt in German) has fallen but his spirit will be remembered.The survivors and fighters are slowly disappearing.
November 3, 2015
I wish I had met him, what a strong, deserving man.
Steve and Janet
November 3, 2015
Our sympathy to his family and friends. He is finally free and fully comforted by God.
Wright
November 3, 2015
What a good example of a forgiving spirit,was found in Mr Blatt. Death was the only way that the horrible nightmares would cease.Our hearts are saddened by your loss of your dear loved one. May those who knew him imitate his courage and endurance, and lastly his forgiving spirit.
November 3, 2015
My deepest condolences to the Family may you draw comfort from God's Love and from the Love and Support of Family and Friends to give you strength and peace during your time of sorrow.
Harry Simpson
November 3, 2015
Rest in well deserved peace in a place where there are only happy tears...
November 3, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
November 3, 2015
So sorry for your loss. May God comfort you all during this difficult time. ( James 4 : 8 )
Concetta Aiello
November 3, 2015
God bless you dear man, Peace is yours at last. You are now in the loving embrace of a Higher Power and your family who went before you. Thank you for continuing to educate others in regards to the Holocaust and your forgiveness.
Elaine Kraimer
November 3, 2015
My condolences. Please God, what he and his family suffered will never be allowed to happen again! May he rest in peace.
Betty Mattis
November 3, 2015
It's always amazing to me to hear the stories of survivors like Thomas but also can be so sad to hear how cruel people can be to others. May Thomas rest and be freed from his nightmares. May his family and friends find comfort in Gods promise in Isaiah 65:17 " For look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth; and the former things will no be called to mind, nor will hey come into the heart".
November 3, 2015
Rest in peace Sir and finally be reunited with your parents and brother. Our prayers for strength and comfort in the days ahead for your family.
Jose Alvarez (Korean Veteran)
November 3, 2015
I'm SPANISH DECENDAND. A Korean WAR VETERAN. I DID NOT KNOW THE Blatts's FAMILY. He said he did not hate the "Nazis" but I do I still hate Hitler memories. My sincerely condolences goes to the Blatt's family. Mr. Blatt thank you for your heroism. Mr. Blatt, life is not a destiny, Life is journey. On this your last journey I pray to God to make easy for you. MAY GOD REST YOUR SOUL IN PEASE.
Jane Dowling
November 3, 2015
God bless you and your loved ones.
DS
November 3, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
November 3, 2015
The Sobibor documentary was wretching to see what all that they had to go through. I pray Mr. Blatt is in peace and I want to extend my sympathy to all his friends and family.
M B
November 3, 2015
My deepest condolences to the Mr. Thomas Blatt's family. What a truly remarkable person he was to be willing to forgive the many terrible things that happened to him and his family. He truly showed the depth of Almighty God's mercy to each one of us. May the family be comforted by the happy memories you shared together. My prayers are with you at this time.
November 3, 2015
May your point of reference now reflect joy and peace.
Tami Syrek
November 3, 2015
God Bless this angel...he is the epitomy of strength and determination. God Speed Mr Blatt
Scott Chamberland
November 3, 2015
Rest in Peace
Rich Hudock
November 3, 2015
Now may you rest in peace.
Rev. Ed Lane
November 3, 2015
Thank you for your sacrifice in remembering and telling others of the horrors so they may not be repeated. Our freedoms today depend on remembering the times freedom was lost.
November 3, 2015
Dear family: I would like to express my sincere sympathy for the loss of your beloved father, grandfather, and friend, Mr. Blatt. Despite all he went through, his humility and endurance are qualities that I particularly admire from him. I was never there, but his story touches my heart and makes me imagine the painful moments he faced. I'm very happy that he was able to have a family of his own, and that you were able to enjoy having him with you. Although in times like this we can never find the right words that can explain how sorry we are for you loosing a loved one, our hearts goes to you, assuring you that his memory will be never forgotten. He now rest in God's hands, and I hope that our Heavenly Father become your source of comfort and strength to help you endure this moment - Ps 102:17 He will pay attention to the prayer of the destitute; He will not despise their prayer. Please accept my sincere condolences.
MANCEL ALLEN
November 3, 2015
Mr. Blatt's life was not in vane. He was heroic; he was a gentleman. I pray that G-d will hold him in His loving arms and give Thomas peace ever after.
May The Lord take extra care of his survivors. He deserves to be honored, as do his extended family.
I will light a candle for you, so 'The Light Will Not Go Out', Herr Thomas Blatt.
Katherine Leann Ladd
November 3, 2015
Condolences, thoughts and prayers to Mr. Blatt's family and friends!!!!
There will be no more nightmares and may he walk in beauty!!!!
Rest in peace now Mr. Blatt, rest in peace!!!!
November 2, 2015
If we forget, we are doomed. Peace...
Lancaster, PA
Alicia Coleman
November 2, 2015
Mr. Blatt's unselfish comment to keeping the reality of the Holocaust alive will remain in our hearts forever. He was an example to us of God's great mercy, forgiveness and love. May we all follow his example. My prayers are with the family.
Postma
November 2, 2015
REST IN PEACE. I pray you are reunited with your lived ones in Heaven. We will never forget what you stood for.
A Resident
November 2, 2015
How these people suffered the way they did & somehow managed to live to tell about it, is amazing to me. To became a successful businessman, too ...
Sympathy to the family May Thomas Blatt now
Rest-In-Peace. Sympathy to all who knew him.
November 2, 2015
May you finally rest peacefully, God Bless
November 2, 2015
I never knew this honorable man but his story is very similar to that of my parents, particularly my father Kiwa Rudmanowski who died nine years ago November 4 in West Hollywood, Ca . He was from Lublein and lost his parents and three younger siblings.. His older sister passed in Montreal two years ago..
Condolences to Mr. Blatt's family. He and my father are now together in Gan Eden
November 2, 2015
My condolences to your family during this time of grief.
Adrian Barnette
November 2, 2015
We'll miss you !
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