“Passerby, read their names. Your memory is their only tombstone. We must never forget them.” These words, engraved on a small plaque, stand as a solemn reminder of the children who were lost during the Holocaust. This plaque, “À la mémoire des élèves”, is a poignant tribute to 101 young souls who never had the chance to go to school. It sits nestled within the Jardin des Rosiers, a small park in the Marais district. The children, all under five years old, were arrested by the French police, who handed them over to the Nazis for extermination simply because they were born Jewish. The inscription on the plaque tells of their tragic fate. It also speaks of the importance of memory and the need to never forget the horrors of the past. The plaque is a powerful testament to the terrible cost of prejudice and hatred. It serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of peace and the importance of fighting against intolerance in all its forms. It’s a place for reflection and contemplation. It’s a place where we can honor their memory and vow to never let such a tragedy happen again.
Église Notre-Dame de l’Air
Beneath what appears to be a simple stone and wood structure lies a history interwoven with faith aviation and community.