WASHINGTON (ABC7) — 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.
“Their wish was to come on this trip to meet other veterans and thank them for their service,” said Steven Glaser with Wish of a Lifetime. “Each and every veteran they see, they feel indebted to.”
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