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LEO BRETHOLZ
On March 8, 2014, Leo Bretholz, beloved husband of the late Florine Bretholz (nee Cohen); devoted father of Myron Bretholz, Denise (Barry) Harris, and Edie (Philip) Norton; dear brother of Helen Meyer and the late Ditta and Henny Bretholz; loving grandfather of Andrea and Samantha Harris and Michael and David Norton. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane on Tuesday, March 11, at 1 p.m. Interment Chevra Ahavas Chesed Cemetery, Randallstown, MD. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to U.S. Holocaust Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place S.W., Washington, DC 20024 or Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 100 Painters Mill Road, Suite 800, Owings Mills, MD 21117, or the charity of your choice. In mourning at Pikesville DoubleTree by Hilton, 1726 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21208.www.sollevinson.com
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Memories and Condolences
for LEO BRETHOLZ
Alan Bertaux
March 4, 2020
Ill never forget the lunch we had together, discussing our both being in the same town in France during the war, while he was delivering food coupons to the French underground, while my dad was fighting in the Resistance, and helping a Dachau fugitive join the Americans in North Africa. May we never forget these heroes.
Alan Bertaux
May 8, 2018
I had lunch with Leo in 1998. I had read his book, which he signed for me (see below). I was born and raised in Paris and lived there during WWII. My dad faught in the French underground and was almost caught by the gestapo. To prevent my being captured to force my dad to surrender, my parents sent me to my aunt in Limoges. That's were I saw the burning of Oradour from the distance. During our luncheon Leo and I found that we had been in Limoges at the same time. Leo almost got on the tram going to Oradour, a tram which never came out, and where I lost a distant cousin.
Thank You Leo!!
Tom Franta
April 25, 2014
It is with great sadness that I have heard of Leo's passing. I spent an incredible week in Washington DC with Leo, Flo, and others associated with the Holocaust Remembrance Project back in summer 2009, and Leo was a great influence and inspiration to me as a teacher...I was able to propose a Holocaust/Genocide Studies class at my high school, and my administration supported it and it is an elective in which I am able to share information about this history with over 100 students every school year...Leo's "Leap Into Darkness" is a book which has inspired dozens of my students each year...One student just finished reading it and was so inspired by Leo's story...it will impact her for the rest of her life! This is the effect Leo had and will continue to have on people all over the country, and likely in many parts of the world! A true Upstander and Advocate for Humanity!
Donna Fallon
March 28, 2014
We are so very sorry to learn of Leo's passing. He agreed to let my daughter videotape an interview with him years ago for a school project and both he and your mother were absolutely wonderful! They will both be missed so much; so glad that his book and powerful story will live on. My condolences to your family.....
Steven Karras
March 24, 2014
I was so very sad to hear that Leo passed away earlier this month. Leo was THE lightning rod for my efforts, early on, when I started looking for veterans to interview. In January of 2000 Leo caught wind that a young guy in Chicago was looking for German and Austrian born WWII veterans he told everyone he knew and within hours my voice-mail was flooded by the messages of men with German accents. I'll never forget Leo's youthful air and enthusiasm that defied his advancing years - or his late wife Flo's warm hospitality whenever I stayed at their home in Baltimore. Anyone that has seen my documentary, About Face: The Story of the Jewish Refugee Soldiers of WWII will remember the audio from those very messages, including Leo's sign off: “Steve, I have another soldier for you….it's quite an interesting story, so if you call me I'll give you the details…..as they say in Cairo, Shalom!” SHALOM LEO, you will be terribly missed! My heartfelt condolences to Denise and Myron and their families.
Sincerely,
Steven Karras
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John Meyer
March 15, 2014
Despite meeting Leo on probably fewer than five occassions, he (and his book) influenced my opinions to a larger extent than anyone else I can recall. He will be missed and always remembered.
Barbara McKnight
March 11, 2014
I briefly knew your mother and only met your father one time. His talks and writings were wonderful. May God bless and comfort you
Israel and Adela Gruzin
March 11, 2014
Leo never forgot what the Nazis did to the 6 million Jews that died and to those who survived. All survivors, ourselves included, know this all too well. He tried his very best to show what happened, to make sure the world never forgets, and to see justice done. He was a pleasant and good man. We will miss him and his beloved wife. May he rest in peace and may he memory be for a blessing.
Tim & Cathie Corrigan
March 11, 2014
Myron
Cathie and I extend our condolences to you and your family.
Your father and family are in our prayers.
Tim & Cathie Corrigan
Mark Goldstein
March 11, 2014
What an honor and pleasure it was to meet Leo and Flo, a"h, when he was the guest speaker during our "Days of Remembrance" program at our Environmental Science Center (ESC) in Fort Meade, MD in the Spring of 2008. His book is in our libraries at both the ESC and at our Philadelphia Regional Office. We shall remember this wonderful man for many years to come. May his memory be a blessing!
-Mark Goldstein, Philadelphia Regional Office of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA Region III)
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March 11, 2014
To the Bretholz family,
Draw close to God and he will draw close to you. My sympathy to the family.
Allen & Ellie Cohen
March 10, 2014
I had the pleasure of meeting Leo in 1962 when I was 15 years old. My father, Benjamin, and Leo were in business together in a store located on Lombard Street and Central Avenue. They sold the business in 1969, and we kept in touch with Leo ever since. Leo's escape from the Nazi's in World War II was just the beginning of a life dedicated to ensuring that the world would not forget the lessons learned from the holocaust. He was an avid speaker at hundreds of venues over the years and testified before a number of government committees whenever an issue related the holocaust emerged. Leo spoke with a passion that only one who lived through it could convey. To say that this man was special would be an understatement. One could argue that there was a divine purpose in Leo's escape from the Nazi Death Train. Leo realized his calling and spent the rest of his life fulfilling that purpose. We can all raise our glasses to a man well respected and to a life well lived.
Shawn
March 10, 2014
Myron, my condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Stop by anytime.
Beth Carman
March 10, 2014
Dear Edie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts go to you and so do our prayers. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
March 10, 2014
Sorry to here of your loss. R.I.P.. My family was a close neighbor on Fairview Ave. My father and mother knew your parents very well . Their names were Philip and Helen (Pennie) DiVenti.
Betsy Stocksdale
March 10, 2014
Dear Myron, I am so sorry you lost your father. I know how much it hurts, as I lost mine last summer. The older we get, the more we know how much our parents mean to us. I will pray for you and your family that you find peace and comfort.
March 10, 2014
My condolences to the Bretholz family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers to the God of all comfort strengthen you. He promises to rescue you from all of your distresses; to be close to the broken hearted and save those who are crushed in spirit.
March 10, 2014
Mr. Bretholz... I thank and Praise GOD for granting me the Divine Blessing of knowing and being in the presence of your Precious Spirit and your beautiful family, at such a young age.... My Soul is forever touched and I am forever Humbled and Grateful... Rest in Peace Sweet Soul for YOU are the Essence of LOVE... Praying for and sending my Love and Deepest condolences to my Dear childhood friend Edie, her Sister Denise, Brother Myron and the entire Family... Truly ... Kimberly Parker
A Coleman
March 10, 2014
My condolences for your lost. May you find comfort from family, friends, and the “God of all comfort” “He is giving support to all who are falling and is raising up all who are bowed down” (Ps 145:14) May he sustain you until the day that death is swallowed up forever.
Jody Carlson
March 10, 2014
Myron, I'm so sorry to read of your father's death. You and your family are in my prayers
Jerry Sullivan
March 10, 2014
I worked with Leo at Gordon's Book Outlet in Towson in 1990 to 1992. One of the finest men I have ever met.Thanks for everything,Leo. May you rest in peace.
James Willner
March 10, 2014
May the eternal light shine upon him.....
Carol Garriques
March 10, 2014
May your prayers give you strength and your memories be pleasant. Know that your loved one is not suffering. Psalms 146:4
Barbara R Carter
March 10, 2014
He was a wonderful speaker and able to teach young people much about life in general as well as about the Holocaust.
Tom and Maureen Hoyer
March 10, 2014
Edie, Maureen and I still remember having dinner with you and your father back around 1973, drinking his wine and listening to his stories of wartime France. We've been thinking of him all these years, lately following his interviews in the Post. He is a father you can be proud of.
March 10, 2014
We have known Leo for many years. He was a truly remarkable and caring person. Leo will never be forgotten. Sam & Jeannie Teitelman
Natalie Moore
March 10, 2014
My condolences for the family. Peace be with you all.
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