Holocaust survivors visit museum with World War II veterans

October 17, 2018 by WJLA 7

Les Aigner’s trip to the United States Holocaust Museum proved to be even more meaningful than he could have imagined.

Aigner, a Holocaust survivor, has walked the halls before, but this time he was joined by World War II veterans.

“Everyone who served, I consider my liberators because this war was won by them,” said Aigner. “If it wasn’t won I wouldn’t be here.”

Aigner and his wife Eva, who is also a survivor, traveled from Oregon for the “Journey of Heroes” put on by the Vital Life Foundation and the Wish of a Lifetime program.

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