Irene Gut Opdyke

The Israeli Holocaust Commission named Irene one of the Righteous among the Nations; a title given to those who risked their lives by hiding and saving Jews during the Holocaust. * She was presented with the Israel Medal of Honor, Israel’s highest tribute, in a ceremony at Jerusalem’s Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial. * The Vatican has also given Irene a special commendation.

Irene’s story is part of a permanent exhibit in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. * In 2008 Irene posthumously presented the Commanders Cross – the Polish medal of honor, given by the President and First Lady of Poland. * In 2009 Irene was presented posthumously with the Courage to Care award by the Anti- Defamation League in a special ceremony in Washington DC.