Oregon Holocaust Memorial — Attraction in Portland

I have lived in washington/oregon all my life, I started my journey to find Truth because i wanted to find my extended family and ancestors, I remember hearing stories of how much different things were and, about the racial segregation that was in place when she was growing up. There seemed to be so much vagueness in the history that i was taught in school, the history of Washington, and Oregons, it's historical monuments and the people, though so much talk around the rich history of historical places, the bits and pieces of this town. I had came to realize I didn't know if these stories lined up correctly, so much vagueness.. as I started adding this up, things I was told in school, the Bible and other books I had read, documentaries, I've seen about the Holocaust, one things struck me and stood out, it was that in all the Holocaust data i studied, the story was the same, they all had the same last wishes, they didn't want to be forgotten and at some point told a family member to survive this, and live to tell the story of what happened, they never wanted this to happen again, I had a deeper realization of how there was a very good chance that these people are our ancestors, I new they were mine, not just some people in a documentary, i decided from that point on I was going to honor my ancestors and never forget and search through the vast data and find the messages through the sound of silence , I knew they needed and wanted to be heard and remembered no matter how long after they were gone. Thanks for sharing Oregon Holocaust on maps, it is proof that everything hid in the darkness will eventually...

I've visited quite a few memorials of the Shoah, but this outstanding monument in the lush and serene Washington Park in Portland especially struck me. The historical concise description of the Holocaust, etched on the left hand side of the main slab, conveys the incomprehensible dimensions of the worst European tragedy in history in a poignant, effective, heart-wrenching way. An attentive visit to this place should be a mandatory activity for anyone, in particular for young students. The educational value is immense. I could not help recoiling in deep tears, as once again I was overwhelmed with sorrow and shame for what was perpetuated to those minorities just barely eighty years ago. If you are planning a visit to Portland, OR,ake sure you set aside a few minutes to dedicate...

On April 28th, 2014 I was walking around downtown Portland. When I came to Pioneer Square the names of all the children killed in the concentration camps were being read out loud over speakers in the Square. I sat and listened for quite a while. I felt very sad and moved by this so I walked to the Holocaust Memorial. I really felt connected to the people the memorial was honoring. It was heartbreaking and emotional to say the least. It was very poignant. Reading the quotes from the wall. The sculptors on the ground, especially the Teddy Bear, so moving. The artistry is amazing...