Thread by @shannara77

(1/7) On 09-05-1937 Alfred Lezer was born in Amsterdam. He was the son of Lion Gerzinus (called Leo), born 06-05-1905 and Henriette Lezer nee Fischel, born 15-01-1908. 2 years before, on 07-03-1935, his brother Coenraad was born.

(2/7) Leo Lezer and his family came to live in Wijhe in early May 1940, at the request of the Medical Inspectorate to replace the seriously ill doctor Woudstra. After that doctor died he took over the practice. As of May 1941 he was no longer allowed to treat Non-Jewish patients.

(3/7) They then moved to Zwolle where he became head of the Jewish hospital, but was not allowed to go out on the street after 20:00. So the nurses on duty were on their own. Early October 1942 the first major deportation from Zwolle took place. They had to report at a gymnasium.

(4/7) Not everyone responded to that call. A police officer was sent to the Lezer's house, but both Leo and Henriette were sick in bed. This didn't prevent the officer from announcing the purpose of his arrival. Henriette saw the opportunity to take a box of sleeping powders.

(5/7) Both were taken by ambulance to the Catholic hospital. Their transport was postponed for several months, but in the end they could not escape it.😢
On 06-04-1943 it was announced that all Jews must have left the province of Overijssel by 10-04-1943 at the latest.

(6/7) The Lezer family were deported to concentration camp Vught where they arrived on 09-04-1943. On 02-07-1943 they were deported to Westerbork and just 4 days later they were deported to #Sobibor. On 09-07-1943 they arrived at Sobibor and were almost certain killed on arrival!

(7/7) They Boys were just 6 and 8 years 'old'.😢

On 30-06-2017 stolpersteine were placed at their house.

Alfred, we will remember you, your big brother and your mum and dad! 😢💔🕯️✡️