A box was delivered today to me by courier. The gift was given to me by my husband’s 2nd cousin, Carlo H. Joseph III. The bronze piece was sculpted by hand (unknown how many were cast from his original wax sculpture) by my Great Grandfather, Louis Rosenthal
http://www.louisrosenthalmuseum.org
I was blown away & wish to shout from the roof tops at Carlo’s generosity & thoughtfulness. He included a brief note, “I had to get this for you to have for future generations so they never forget the millions that suffered & died.”
The last image is a part of my family tree…beside my name is my Great Aunt, her husband & their six children…who died during the holocaust. This piece was created in 1938. This piece now sits above my fireplace to be passed onto my children, so they never forget.
I will make sure they never forget who gifted us this treasure.
Thank you, Carlo.
2me4art 
What an amazing blessing to have such a treasure for yourself and your family. It’s beautiful.
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Thank you very much, L’Adelaide. ~amy
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It is an incrediable story of your family history. It is obvious that it is a treasured family heirloom. I find the gift being giving to you is even more fitting, because of your love of art and your continuation of making art and your talent. You continue your family heritage in more than one way.
Honey
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Thank you so much for your lovely comment. You said everything exactly right. What makes it so wonderful is that it was created by a member of my side of the family (Jewish) & given to me by a member of my husband’s family (Catholic). That makes it so, so, so incredibly perfect. Thank you, Honey! ~amy
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I didn’t get that your husbands family member had given it to you. I thought it was passed down from your side of the family. It was brought back into your family. Amazing!
Honey
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Very Amazing, Honey. Thank you. ~amy
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Wow this is pretty incredible – an amazing heirloom that brings reality to history. Incredible for your family.
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Thank you, Mary. You said it right. I am so happy to have it. I have it above my fireplace…a place of honor. It was created by my family, but given to me by my husband’s family. WOW. ~amy
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Moving and generous. The past never dies as long as one person remembers.
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Exactly, Ed. It was so moving & generous…i’m still trying to wrap my head around it. Thank you for your comment. ~amy
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The piece is a gorgeous and meaningful work of art and the deeper connections to your family and faith are amazing. A treasured heirloom!
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You said it perfectly. I was completely dumb founded to have been gifted a piece of my great grandfather’s art by someone other then my side of the family. Thank you!!!! ~amy
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What a beautiful, thoughtful gesture! I’m happy for you Amy!
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Thank you, Eva. It was unbelievable! ~amy
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Perfect message – wow!
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Thank you, Kenne! I agree. ~amy
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Thank you, Kenne! ~amy
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Wow!
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Yes, that is what i said. 🙂 ~amy
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Amy, that’s an amazingly beautiful piece!
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Thank you, Paul. My Great grandfather made some amazing sculptures. I have a few photographed on the gallery on the left side of my home page, if you ever check back, take a peak. My father owns them. ~amy
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Thanks, Amy! I’ll take a look!
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I am speechless! This is an amazing gift!
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Yes! A blow-me-away type of gift, Chandra. I still can’t believe he did something so grand. Thank you for your awesome comment!!! ~amy
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