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Dear Sirs,

I am a Canadian , retired in Ireland.

I have been writing some articles that have been p
published in the Winnipeg Jewish Review. My latest books of poetry can be found on maxroybooks.com

I would be interested in submitting material to you.

my email address is maxroy@gmail.com

Max

Dear Editors and Publishers of Jewish News:
“Richey Boy” Artie S. is one of those “local heroes” who remains unknown for his contribution to U.S., global, and Jewish history. Last August 11, during Sabbath worship at Temple Sholom of Ontario, he celebrated his 91st birthday. Most congregants know little of his W.W. II exploits.
Like the late Studs Terkel, this writer enjoys listening to stories of “ordinary” folks who become “extraordinary”. So, their status or money has nothing to do with their Jewish identity. What has everything to do with it, though, is the strength of character that comes through their actions.
Artie didn’t just happen to escape Hitler’s Germany at the age of 17 by himself. Opposed to his dad’s “Hitler won’t last long” attitude and denial of danger to family and home, the boy struggled with his decision to leave both and to live.
Once in the U.S., Artie did all he could to acquire visas for his family’s safe passage. But by the early 40’s, U.S. policy had all but slammed the door on Jewish immigration.
Yet, Artie’s sister was fortunate to be part of the kindertransport of German Jewish children to Edinburgh, Scotland, where she remained with foster parents. No word from their real parents led Artie to suspect their deaths during a passage he had planned for them or during internment. Sadly, the latter proved to be the case, as brother and sister verified after the war.
To overcome his pain, Artie enlisted as soon as he could in the American war effort. Noting his native gifts in German language and ability to gather information, his superiors sent him to Camp Richey, Maryland, where he trained in a special unit of Army intelligence and reconnaissance.
After December 7, 1941, Camp Richey became a key training site for the young men of this unit, called “Richey Boys”. American-born and naturalized soldiers alike risked their lives to report any enemy information throughout the war; to interrogate and manage POW’s toward the end.
So expertly did Artie perform all his duties that he was asked to pursue career intelligence for our government in Germany after the war. He declined, however, since his plans focused on marriage, education, and family in the U.S. after the losses of parents and relatives.
Thanks to the GI Bill, Artie completed his education at night, worked by day, and married “the love of his life” Elsie, with whom they raised two daughters. A likable professional, Artie managed business accounts for a baking company, retired briefly, then worked until his 70’s.
Known for his impish humor, Artie grinned when the rabbi handed him the sacred birthday chocolate bar—kosher milk chocolate filled with almonds—“Thanks. That fits; I’m nuts!”
Possibly one of few “Richey Boys” still alive today, Artie is proud to be an American Jew. Unlike Artie, the other R.B. this reporter encountered in New England lay low. Also a Jewish “Richey Boy”, the other feared disclosure of his past, since he had to work with an ex-Nazi.
Yet, Artie doesn’t care what others say or think. His kind of hero has a voice of his own, no matter what. Before true heroes like Artie die, paid lip service in an obituary or eulogy, let’s give them the opportunity to be heard live. We owe it to our Jewish souls and our community.
Thanks for listening,
Dr. Trudy G. Lapin: Free-Lance Writer/Editor & On-Call Chaplain, SACH & PVHMC