Josef Růžička

1893–1945 (age 52)

Biography

Josef Růžička is honored in memory as someone whose years ended in 1945, his name now enshrined among the gentle rows of Terezín’s National Cemetery.

Those who remember him today imagine a life marked by quiet strength and community, and they take comfort in knowing he rests in a place dedicated to preserving lives that time might otherwise forget.

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