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Holocaust survivor shares his memories and more

David Faber

Author and Holocaust survivor David Faber carries his memories on his arm and in his heart. The tattoo, a number on his left forearm—161051—is Faber’s constant companion as he writes, travels and speaks about his time spent in German concentration camps. His stories are also about survival and a vow he made to his mother to tell the world about the horrors of war and prejudice.

The 80 year-old will visit Sacramento State on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. in the University Union Ballroom III to speak with students, faculty, staff and the public about his life as a survivor and an educator.

In 1939, Faber was 13 and a Polish citizen when he was taken to the first of several concentration camps. He was liberated from the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945 after being held in nine Nazi death camps including Auschwitz.

Faber witnessed the shooting deaths of most of his family members, and he promised his mother he would live to tell the world about the atrocities. His book, Because of Romek: A Holocaust Survivor’s Memoir, was published in 1993. He travels extensively to public schools and universities and tells students he lost the best years of his life. His message is to teach children love and don’t let the Holocaust happen again.

Copies of Faber’s book will be available for purchase in both hardcover and paperback. Faber's visit to the campus is sponsored by the Psychology Dept. For information call 278-6254 or e-mail gparrott@csus.edu. For media assistance, call the Sacramento State Public Affairs office at 278-6156.