Tomi Reichental, Holocaust Survivor, visited Gortnor Abbey on Thursday 29th November to speak to around 200 people - TY and Leaving Certificate History students, 5th Year Students and a number of staff.
Tomi gave an excellent and very powerful talk, detailing his experiences in Bergen Belsen concentration camp during world war two.For over an hour and a half 200 students listened in stunned silence as Tomi spoke about his experiences at the hands of the Slovakian government and the Nazis. Following the talk, he signed copies of his book called 'I was a boy in Belsen'.
Students/staff alike said that Tomi's talk was unforgettable and believe they were very fortunate and privileged to have the opportunity to listen to one of the few remaining survivors from the concentration camps. Tomi's message was clear that we should all make sure 'The Holocaust' he experienced never happens again.
It truly was an unforgettable experience.
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