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Lawrence Steigrad
January 5, 2023
a very honorable man. Old world - old school. I miss him and that way of life.
Adri Bisenberger
December 18, 2022
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.
jonas wilson
July 18, 2022
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Michael Kerr
March 2, 2022
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.
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Patrice Taylor
February 20, 2022
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
Juliet
January 11, 2022
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 .
Lawrence Steigrad
January 5, 2022
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
Carrie and James
November 11, 2021
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
Jeff Schrade
October 25, 2021
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.
Jessica Norton
October 22, 2021
I just watched "Steal a Pencil for Me". What a beautiful love story, in the midst of a poignant tale of struggle and triumph. May your legacy live on through your family forever and may God bless them all.
Angela L. Reynolds
July 6, 2021
I just watched the documentary. Thank you so much for sharing your life and love with us!
Anthony Mangiarciana
June 19, 2021
I loved the documentary, what a great couple Jack and Ina were. What a story. They ended up having a great life together along with the family they raised. I am so sad to see they both passed in the mid-2010's but what a life they had.
Margaret Peletier
March 21, 2021
The documentary was beautiful, and your Mom and Dad were a beautiful couple. Now, Ina and Jack are together again...forever. God’s blessings to the Polak family. Your parents and the family are in my prayers.
Margaret Peletier
Marcey Gold
February 9, 2015
What an extraordinary man and his beautiful,loving Ina. The world should be learning and listening to such a man and watch his documentary. Thank you Mr. Polak for sharing your story. His family was blessed with his love. Shalom
January 29, 2015
Jack and Ina's book made a deep impression on me. Margrit, Harvey, and Sofia, I loved the scenes from the film with all of you gathered together for a special meal. Would have loved to meet your parents in real life Margrit. What inspirational people. My thoughts are with you, Sarah Holle Wood, Portsmouth, NH
Christy Adams
January 29, 2015
I just finished watching the documentary Steal A Pencil For Me. I was so moved by these two extraordinary people, Jack and Ina, I wanted to read more about them and stumbled upon this obituary. I am saddened to read of his passing. I read all of his accomplishments and as great as they were, the thing that touched me the most was the love that he had for Ina. A love like that is extremely rare and it was so touching. My condolences to the family.
January 14, 2015
Our sympathy goes out to Jack's family He was such an inspirational man. Our parents thought so much of both Jack and Ina. - Linda Schiffel Hughes and Sandy Schiffel Connell
January 14, 2015
A little part of us all is lost when a Survivor dies.....What an amazing man he was. He will always be remembered. I remember what an honour it was to meet one of Schindler's women from the camps. She was a friend of my dad's and met her at my step mother's funeral....she comforted us when we broke down and cried. Rest in Peace Jack Polak....xoxo
Lore Leeper
January 13, 2015
What an amazing man he was. I learned to admire him after watching "Steal A Pencil For Me". Mr. Polak, I thank you with all my heart for sharing these extraordinary & inspirational stories with us, but specially for showing us what true love really is. Rest in peace dear Mr. Jack Polak. You'll be miss. My sincere condolences to his wife & family.
Laurie Weisman
January 13, 2015
I had a chance to meet Jack Polak at the Anne Frank Center and was also moved by his book,"Steal a Pencil For Me." He was honest, funny, kind and extremely generous to share his life story to create a better world--which he did. My condolences to the family.
Susan Johnson
January 13, 2015
God bless his soul, he will be remembered by his life and his works.
Rabbi Philip and Nancy Berkowitz
January 13, 2015
Our sympathy to the entire family. May Jack's memory be a bllessing. We were fortunate to know Jack.
January 12, 2015
Peggy and I extend our condolences to the whole family. A very distinguished man has left us.
Larry & Peggy Steigrad
Louise Riley
January 11, 2015
Dear Jack,
Time to say Goodbye. Thank you for all the humanity you passed on to so many people.
No one will forget you as you were a man with so much humility and class.
R.I.P. Dear Jack
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