Re: [Cz-L] Corrected version of Popovici inscription.

I snipped the pieces of text, below, from the online Silverbush translation
of Popovici's "My Declaration." I wonder if there might be reason to consider
integrating Popovici's own 'voice' through such words, in the plaque. I find
them inspiring:
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"I said that we, a small people should not let ourselves get entangled in
racial hatred. I pointed out the merits of the Jews, their worthwhile
contribution to the development of the economy of the land, their culture and
accomplishments and I protested in my own name in my capacity as mayor of against
this act."
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"As witness to the experience of that moment, I call upon all those who
survived the torment of persecution and stood in hope for a better world, next to
me."
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Or maybe someone else can suggest an even better selection from his words.
 
Eytan Fichman

In a message dated 5/7/2008 9:18:10 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
mirtaylo_at_indiana.edu writes:
I made some changes and corrections to the suggestion,
I sent the list earlier today. The corrected version is:

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In this house lived Traian Popovici (1892-1946).
As mayor of this city, during the World War two,
he saved 20 000 Jews from being deported to
Transnistria and probable death.
In grateful remembrance from those he saved
and their descendants.
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Anyone who wishes to suggest another inscription, please
keep in mind, that the plaque probably cannot be larger than
33cm X 55cm and might need to be smaller. In order to be legible,
each letter has to be at the very least 8mm wide and 10mm high,
the space between letters should be 3mm and between words - 5mm.

Mimi
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Received on 2008-05-09 03:50:11