Standing in a gas chamber is a very eerie thing. During a tour we were taken throughout Dachau and told of the horrors that took place. Its unimaginable when standing there to comprehend the trials and tribulations individuals had to withstand. When we reached the showers / gas chamber it was just something else. Its difficult to explain. I don't know if its my ignorance or what, but most people walked through quite quickly. I on the other had went through slowly just imagining what had occurred. Everyone had moved to the next area but I basked in the strange setting. All one could see was a hatch where the gas canisters were dropped in. Little to no light would show once doors were closed. I felt I had to absorb the situation. I backed into a corner and my mind just couldn't comprehend things. It leaves me speechless. When thinking back a chord is struck and tears pool in my eyes. The insanity of it all resonates within me.
We must never forget those who were lost. WWII was a terrible ordeal, yet so much can be learned.
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