David drives up to Henryk's. It was a terrible...

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  • David drives up to Henryk's. It was a terrible night for the family. There was a big explosion in the backyard and a piece of glass struck Henryk's throat. They couldn't stop the bleeding - Henryk has bled to death - Sophie's mother weeps hysterically.

  • 1939-09-22
  • 1939-09-22
  • before formation of the ghetto
  • private life / daily life
  • death

  • The memories of David Gilbert are written by Tim Shortridge and Michael D. Frounfelter.

  • 38-39

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