"You're On Your Own": The Story of Meir Brand

Meir, you have more than fulfilled your obligation to your family. I am so sorry that you endured such loss and terrible hardship but so pleased that you overcame and what a family you have now.

Once when I was seven, my mom dropped me off at the sitter, who was supposed to take me to school about an hour later. The sitter’s baby was sick, so she left a note on the front door, adult eye-level, explaining she couldn’t watch me that day. Bu my mom, a student at the college in town, was already running late so she didn’t walk me to the door. I was in a panic, shedding hysterical tears, and don’t know what I would have done if a classmate had not walked by and showed me the very uncomplicated route to our elementary school. I couldn’t imagine myself surviving even a week the ghastly circumstances this young man endured for more than a year. Amazing strength and will to live.

What a STORY !!!!! Each of this stories are priceless ! Thank you for capturing all of this sad, and in same time very wonderful timeless stories ! May God bless this wonderful nation of Israel !

You are an inspiration Sir...Respect and love from India❤❤🕉🕉🧡🧡

God bless you, Meir. You and your family. May you parents rest in peace. Never to forget...

A hero. One that never asked for it. But became a hero. I will always remember your story. Never give up ❤️

You have found closure Mr. Meir. A fantastic story, every detail is truthful. Stand proud of what you have accomplished. From a brave boy -- TO A STRONG MAN. Your journey has ended, you are home!

A grand, spectacular story of courage and dignity. In the US today, people complain about things that happened over 150 years ago and claim it is why they fail. This story makes a mockery of that approach to life.

Thanks Meir for sharing your story and the story of your family, the family Brand. I am so sorry for the little boy within you, the 7 year young Meir. I am sooo glad you survived and was able to tell your story so the world will know. I will never forget what you told about yourself, your family and also the beautifull family you have now. From the deepest place in my heart i wish you all the best there is. Thanks again for sharing your stoty. Sorry for my english. Warm regards from the Netherlands.

You have more than filled your obligation to your family. I am sure that your parents and brother are very proud of you, and the life you have made for yourself. Your story is inspiring, but it also makes me want to cry. No one, no one, deserves the horrors that the Nazis put people through, especially babies and children. But, you were strong, and never gave up! Thank you for sharing your story.

I weep over the pain an suffering for so many people.

Thank you so much for your amazing story of your victorious life. Your parents are truly proud of their son. Bless you and your family.🙏💌🙏

Thank you. From Australia.

Wow what a story, I love seeing the children and grandchildren,who wouldn’t have been here if Meir parents hadn’t let him go and he survived as a little boy ,what strength he had

All my respect to that boy, his brave family, Berta and the man he has become! Stories like this ought to be shared forever, so we never forget. Love from Brazil

Thank you for sharing your story with all of us ❤❤️💙💙

Came across this soul touching story…thank u to Mr Meir & those who created film. The resilience of the human spirit shared here is very inspiring 🇨🇦 well done faithful servant

People are cruel, thank you for sharing your story to remind us that people are also good.

Thank you!

I am so grateful for your story, sharing it. You were on your own, and you made it, beautiful family and life. The twists and turns of what you went through. I don't know my full family tree. I am Jewish. I was in Israel, a group trip, and Yad Vashem in 2009/10. I felt like home, and ... I want to make the Aliyah. I can't explain how I felt here .. but, it was like home. Learning the history that is inside me. Todah Rabah. HaShem, may we remember.