Miep Gies

I was saddened to learn that Miep Gies passed away on Monday. I had the privilege of meeting this extraordinary woman in the late nineties when I participated in a Holocaust Education program in Europe for teachers. What struck me about this extraordinary woman was her petite stature and her soft voice. This courageous woman did not let her gender or her size prevent her from standing up for her beliefs and taking on the Nazi regime. I am so glad that I was afforded this rare opportunity to meet this remarkable woman.