Anti-Defamation Leagues Honors Ernst Leitz

[johnbuckley]

Some may have read the Financial Times story this past week on how the Leitz family helped its Jewish employees escape the Nazis. Today, the Anti-Defamation League honored these righteous actions. See here: http://www.adl.org/PresRele/HolNa_52/4975_52.htm

[abrewer]

...each with a symbol of freedom around their necks – a new Leica Camera....

An amazing story, all the more poignant for those of us who have felt that same emotion in much more tranquil photographic surrounds.

Thanks for sharing.

Allan

[bradreiman]

as a jewish leica user i actually get teary when telling this story to others. i learned of this well into my obsession with leica cameras. another in a long list of reasons i love these lenses and cameras....b

[innerimager]

Inspiring story. My greatest respect and congratulations to Mr. Leitz's family......Peter

[albertknappmd]

The FT article was most illuminating and i am glad that Mr Leitz is finally getting the recognition he justly deserves...