Yad Vashem Posthumously Honors Georges Dilsizian and his son André-Gustave, as Righteous Among the Nations from France

28 December 2011

On Wednesday December 28, 2011, Yad Vashem held a ceremony posthumously honoring Georges Dilsizian and his son André-Gustave Dilsizian, as Righteous Among the Nations from France. André-Gustave's daughter Liliane de Toledo accepted the medal and certificate of honor on her father and grandfather's behalf.

The event took place in the presence of the survivor, Caroline Elbaz, representatives of the French and Armenian Embassies, family and friends.

A memorial ceremony was held in the Hall of Remembrance, followed by the awarding of the medal and certificate in the Synagogue at Yad Vashem.

Survivor Carline Elbaz (left) and Liliane de Toledo, daughter and granddaughter of the Righteous, unveiling the names of the rescuers on the wall of honor, Yad Vashem, December 2011

Memorial service in the Hall of Remembrance, Yad Vashem, December 2011

Dr. Ehud Loeb and Dr. Lucien Lazare present Liliane de Toledo, daughter and granddaughter of the Righteous, with the awards, Yad Vashem, December 2011

Liliane de Toledo, daughter and granddaughter of the Righteous, speaks at the ceremony, Yad Vashem, December 2011

Survivor Caroline Elbaz speaks at the ceremony in honor of her rescuers, Yad Vashem, December 2011

Survivor Carline Elbaz with her children, grand-children and great grandchildren, and Liliane de Toledo, daughter of Caroline's rescuer, Yad Vashem, December 2011