TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Ron DeSantis and state officials gathered in Tallahassee for the dedication of the Florida Holocaust Memorial, reaffirming the state’s commitment to Holocaust remembrance and education.
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During the ceremony, DeSantis awarded the Governor’s Medal of Freedom to 95 year old David Shaecter, a Holocaust survivor who settled in Miami in 1956. “He has called the city home for almost 70 years and has made a profound impact on our South Florida community,” DeSantis said, praising Shaecter’s decades of work in educating future generations about the Holocaust.
Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Executive Director Dave Kerner, who is Jewish, also spoke at the event, emphasizing that “‘Never Again’ is ultimately a way of life for the Jewish people.” He highlighted the memorial’s role in ensuring the past is remembered to protect the future.
The ceremony underscored Florida’s dedication to preserving Holocaust history, supporting survivors, and combating antisemitism.
Governor Ron DeSantis Commemorates the Opening of the New Florida Holocaust Memorial https://t.co/aXKiuqwf5v
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) March 25, 2025
It was quite an honor to attend the unveiling of Florida’s new Holocaust Memorial with Senator @TinaPolsky, former Senators @SenReneGarcia & Eleanor Sobel – who sponsored the bill to make this happen, @IsraelinMiami, @NikkiFried and so many others. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 pic.twitter.com/xRuCMSS5US
— Ben Albritton (@Sen_Albritton) March 25, 2025
Unveiled: the Holocaust Memorial outside the Florida Capitol.
In 2016, the Legislature passed a bill leading to its creation. pic.twitter.com/p27HPdT2of
— Douglas Soule (@DouglasSoule) March 25, 2025
Proud to share a significant milestone in my legislative journey: one of my first bills was dedicated to establishing a Holocaust memorial at the Capitol, and I’m thrilled to see it come to life. This photo captures a meaningful moment as we place tiles for a memorial honoring… pic.twitter.com/76x2IuNSPl
— Mike Caruso (@RepMikeCaruso) March 21, 2025
