When I first read about Colonel Richard R. Seibel, I felt hope for the human spirit and I knew that it would never die, no matter the circumstances. From my own point of view, Colonel Seibel was nothing short of a hero and his contributions to the world should forever be recognized and remembered. He was a war veteran that saved the lives of many liberated souls. His knowledge of the human body, along with his strong determination and ability to seize control were a key factor in the survival of countless imprisoned people.
Colonel Seibel recorded his memories of those events in an interview and that interview is archived in the official website of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. …