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Comment on Making History (again) at Hyde Farm by findingthalhimers

findingthalhimers — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:54:13 +0000

I wish I’d known to contact you, Sarah! Thanks so much for the update on your mom…she sounds amazing. Please tell her that I said hello, and to reach out to me with any stories about the farm!

Comment on Making History (again) at Hyde Farm by Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:42:18 +0000

Wish we had known about the ceremony. My grandmother is a Barron and lived on the farm as a child. She is 90, going strong, and would have enjoyed the dedication for the home. It is great that it is finally marked as a historic landmark!

Comment on Making History (again) at Hyde Farm by findingthalhimers

findingthalhimers — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:53:30 +0000

Hi, Marge. Thanks for sharing these kind words about your Uncle Bob! He is a storyteller indeed, and I am so grateful to him for telling the Hyde Farm story.

Comment on Making History (again) at Hyde Farm by findingthalhimers

findingthalhimers — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:52:43 +0000

Thanks for your remarks, Rabbi! I will be sure to share them with Bob. He has been an inspiration to me in the few years I’ve known him. His research on Hyde Farm is invaluable to our family and a true gift.

Comment on Making History (again) at Hyde Farm by Marge Stehman

Marge Stehman — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:20:32 +0000

Robert Gillette is my uncle. He has always been an amazing story teller. Every year for the Jewish holidays, we’d go to their home in Easton, CT and take a walk into the woods where Uncle Bob would tell a great story to us kids. The Hyde Farm story is yet another example of his incredible ability to weave a beautiful story (this one from fact!). I am honored to have him as my uncle, friend and mentor. – Marge Plotkin Stehman

Comment on Making History (again) at Hyde Farm by Rabbi Arnie Sher

Rabbi Arnie Sher — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:34:20 +0000

Bob Gillette is an an amazing human being, a true Connecticut Yankee who has embraced his new Southern roots . I am honored to be his friend for more than fifty years..His book and the story he tells is one of continued hope in the future as long as we keep alive the past. Rabbi Arnie Sher

Comment on Making History (again) at Hyde Farm by Elizabeth Smartt

Elizabeth Smartt — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:20:03 +0000

Wowsers! I wrote the foreword for Bob’s book. We’ve known each other for 6 years now�we met when I was pregnant with Lyla and he’s been researching the Hyde Farm story ever since. What’s your connection? I’ll mention your name next time I email him!! Charlotte, you never cease to amaze me.

Comment on Making History (again) at Hyde Farm by Elizabeth Smartt

Elizabeth Smartt — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:18:53 +0000

Thanks for your kind words, Pat! So glad you enjoyed Mr. Gillette’s book. It’s truly an incredible story. We’re headed to the Jewish Heritage Museum in NYC next month where my great-grandpa will be featured in an exhibit about Americans who helped German Jewish refugees. Exciting that the story is finally coming to light.

Take care, and best to your family� Elizabeth

Comment on Making History (again) at Hyde Farm by Patricia Teague

Patricia Teague — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:28:22 +0000

I bought the book that was wrote about your grandfather saving Jews and bringing them to this county and to the farm that you talked about. Sounds like there was a great enjoying the farm and the people. I think it was wonderful what your family has done to help people everywhere

Comment on Making History (again) at Hyde Farm by Charlotte Morgan

Charlotte Morgan — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:36 +0000

Elizabeth–You know BobGillette? Are you kidding? Talk about serendipity! Ask him about me. My chin is on my chest. Fate. Charlotte