Virtual Coffee Encounter - July 15
Featuring Joe Machol - son of a camp liberator
Join us for an upcoming Virtual Coffee Encounter with Joe Machol as he shares the remarkable story of his father, Fred Machol, an American soldier whose life was forever changed when he helped liberate Nazi concentration camps during the final days of World War II.
On May 1, 1945, Fred entered Dachau and witnessed firsthand the horrors of the Holocaust. What he saw that day, the victims, the survivors, the evidence of unimaginable cruelty, and the lasting scars of human hatred, would remain with him for the rest of his life. Years later, he carefully recorded his memories so that future generations would understand what happened and why these stories must never be forgotten.
Through his father's words and experiences, Joe will offer a deeply personal perspective on liberation, remembrance, moral responsibility, and the enduring importance of bearing witness. His family's story serves as a powerful reminder that the Holocaust is not merely history, it is a warning, a responsibility, and a call to action.
This conversation will explore what happens when ordinary people are confronted with extraordinary evil, the impact these experiences had on those who liberated the camps, and why preserving these firsthand accounts remains essential as the voices of the Holocaust generation grow fewer.
Join us for this moving and timely conversation as we reflect on memory, truth, and the responsibility each generation carries to ensure that "Never Again" is more than a promise, it is a commitment.
Wednesday, July 15 12:00 pm (noon) CST
A Zoom link will be emailed to you after your registration is complete.
Virtual Coffee Encounter - July 15
Featuring Joe Machol - son of a camp liberator
Join us for an upcoming Virtual Coffee Encounter with Joe Machol as he shares the remarkable story of his father, Fred Machol, an American soldier whose life was forever changed when he helped liberate Nazi concentration camps during the final days of World War II.
On May 1, 1945, Fred entered Dachau and witnessed firsthand the horrors of the Holocaust. What he saw that day, the victims, the survivors, the evidence of unimaginable cruelty, and the lasting scars of human hatred, would remain with him for the rest of his life. Years later, he carefully recorded his memories so that future generations would understand what happened and why these stories must never be forgotten.
Through his father's words and experiences, Joe will offer a deeply personal perspective on liberation, remembrance, moral responsibility, and the enduring importance of bearing witness. His family's story serves as a powerful reminder that the Holocaust is not merely history, it is a warning, a responsibility, and a call to action.
This conversation will explore what happens when ordinary people are confronted with extraordinary evil, the impact these experiences had on those who liberated the camps, and why preserving these firsthand accounts remains essential as the voices of the Holocaust generation grow fewer.
Join us for this moving and timely conversation as we reflect on memory, truth, and the responsibility each generation carries to ensure that "Never Again" is more than a promise, it is a commitment.
Wednesday, July 15 12:00 pm (noon) CST
A Zoom link will be emailed to you after your registration is complete.