'This memorial serves as a reminder of the fragility of freedom in our world today' - Holocaust survivor speaks at annual Dudley Holocaust Commemoration
A man who survived the Holocaust as a child and became one of the UK’s leading medical scientists spoke at Dudley’s annual Holocaust Commemoration.
The annual event, which is organised by a committee including Dudley College’s Students Union, the Holocaust Educational Trust and a small group of volunteers chaired by Councillor Keiran Casey, took place in the hall at St James Academy, St James Road, Dudley on Friday, January 23.
Starting over a decade ago, the event offers an opportunity to pause and reflect, remembering the millions of people who suffered in the Holocaust under Nazi Persecution, ensuring this and other atrocities are never forgotten, as well as bringing civic, community and faith leaders together alongside residents and students.
This year, special guest speaker Peter Lantos BEM discussed his personal experience of the Holocaust. Mr Lantos was born in Hungary in 1939. He is a medical scientist who has made a huge contribution to scientific research in the UK and has authored several books for adults and children about the Holocaust.
