Cousins Kept Apart By The Holocaust Reunite After 75 Years Apart

Sep 30, 2019 by apost team

There are so many sad stories about men, women, and families who were torn apart during World War II by the Nazis. We hear about them all of the time. Because of this, it is truly heartwarming to hear a story that has a happy ending, even if it happens 75 years later.

This is one of those stories. Simon Mairowitz and Morris Sana are two cousins who feared the worst so many years ago. After the war ended, the cousins were unable to find each other. A whopping 75 years passed until something happened to change their lives for the better.

Morris and Simon grew up together in the 1930s in Romania. They were more like best friends or brothers than cousins. But when the war began and the Nazis invaded the area, both families were forced to run from their homes and flee the country.

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The two cousins went in opposite directions. When they lost touch with one another, they each believed that the other had been killed in a concentration camp.

If was a number of decades before Morris’ niece discovered Simon’s daughter on Facebook as she was looking for old, long-lost relatives reports People. They connected and talked about what they knew. Simon now lives in the United Kingdom while Morris resides in Israel.

It only took a bit of time and determination to organize an amazing reunion in Tel Aviv. Luckily, a relative was able to record the reunion.

When Simon spots his cousin, his face instantly lights up. Morris stated that it was “Good to see you!” before reaching for a hug. Simon also remarked that it was good to see his cousin after so many years. They continue to talk and tear up over all of the lost time. Luckily, they have plenty of time to see one another now!

Morris stated that he often thought of Simon over the years, remembering their wonderful childhood in Romania. Although both men are now in their 80s, they have plans to be with one another as much as possible. Their amazing reconnection has brought the whole family closer.

You can watch Simon and Morris reunite below:

What did you think of this wonderful story? Do you know anyone who was separated from a loved one by war and then reunited later? Leave us a comment below and then pass this along to others!