johnbuckley Posted February 8, 2007 Share #1 Â Posted February 8, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrewer Posted February 8, 2007 Share #2  Posted February 8, 2007 ...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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradreiman Posted February 9, 2007 Share #3 Â Posted February 9, 2007 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerimager Posted February 9, 2007 Share #4 Â Posted February 9, 2007 Inspiring story. My greatest respect and congratulations to Mr. Leitz's family......Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertknappmd Posted February 9, 2007 Share #5 Â Posted February 9, 2007 The FT article was most illuminating and i am glad that Mr Leitz is finally getting the recognition he justly deserves... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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