Tahoe Haverty Mrs. Colondres February 9, 2018 Henri Reynders Living a far from average life, Henri Reynders has been called a hero many a time. He was known as Father Henri, Henri Reynders, but most commonly as Dom Bruno. Growing up in a Catholic, upper middle class family, Bruno was gifted an excellent education at an upscale Catholic school, which would later help him to be accepted as a postulant. He achieved many goals throughout his life, but his accomplishments then were nothing compared to what would later do during the Holocaust. Example, risking his life and putting everything he worked for in jeopardy. As the Holocaust was a period in time, full of unimaginable terrors. All because he knew it was the right thing to do. Many …show more content…
During his work, he was informed that the residents, along with the manager, were Jews in hiding. Then soon after, the Jewish adults were being removed from society, Bruno decided to meet with Albert Van Den Berg, who was connected and a part of an organization who moved Jewish children into more safe hiding spots. This was the start to reach more meaningful, real accomplishments in Bruno’s life. He rode his bike place to place, working alone to protect his peers, in search of hiding places for Jews. along with the help of his new colleague, Albert. Although people know him for finding hiding places for Jews, especially children. He also did a large amount of forging of baptism certificates, food coupons and identity …show more content…
Well, he did have financial help from multiple people and organizations, such as Jules Dubois Pelerin, an economist, his companion Albert Van Den Berg, and other resources. That extra help, allowed Bruno to continue and succeed in his work. Although, in the midst of all of this, he was in great danger to himself. Therefore, he had to be moved. However, that didn’t stop him. He was dedicated in looking for more safe places. He even sent Jewish children to his brother’s and own mother’s home, allowing Bruno to continuing saving lives without being caught by