Letter from Jacqueline Denechère

March 15, 2015

          Dear Abadi Children and Friends,

          For health reasons I cannot be with you on March 24, but I want to assure you of my affectionate thoughts.

You know how much Odette and Moussa meant in my life. Knowing that their memory lives on thanks to you moves me.

In this time of violence and hatred against Jews, I want to tell you how close I feel to you.

Just as the Abadis protected you – and, I would add, protected us – so it is our duty to be kind to children, with no exception whatsoever, for nowhere do they deserve what irresponsible adults inflict on them.

May Odette and Moussa remain our examples. May we be able to pass on what were their priorities: tolerance, generosity, warmth of heart.

Have a good evening, all of you. With love.

Jacqueline