Photos of Erwin and Riva Baker and the Burko Family
Born: Izak Bebczuk,  Born: Rivka Burko (continued)

21). This photo was taken of Rivka Bebczuk as she appeared after one and one-half years of hiding in the forest.

22). This is a Shanah Tovah (Jewish New Year card) with the portrait of Rivka and Izak Bebczuk after the war in Cremona, Italy. They were sent to the displaced persons camp in Italy.

23). Izak Bebczuk's Jewish invalid card issued by the American Joint Distribution Committee in the displaced persons camp in Italy in 1948.

24). Rivka Bebczuk's identification papers in Italy.  

25). Shmuelik (Sam) Honigman, a fellow Mezeritsher, who stayed with the Bebczuks during part of the war and after the war. He was the only member of his family to survive the war. The back of the card is inscribed in Yiddish: "For an everlasting memory for my unforgettable best friends Izak and Rivka Bebczuk. Modena, Italy, November 13, 1946."

26). Erwin and Riva Baker as they appeared in the late 1970s.

27). Riva Baker approximately ten years ago.

28). Riva Baker and Steve Gershman. Her cousin Marilyn Magerman took this photo in August, 2003, a year before she passed away. I included this photo because the other pictures show Riva as a young woman. You look at that sweet smile of hers and wonder how could a person who lost her entire family and her husband and endured such atrocities in her life remain without bitterness? That is the kind of person Riva was and that image of her will remain with me forever.