Ep 579: Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guest Linda Houck on hmTv

Send us Fan MailEp 579 Legacy Chronicles with Donna Rosenblum and guest Linda Houck on hmTvIn this heartfelt episode of Legacy Chronicles: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future on hmTv, host Donna Rosenblum welcomes Linda Houck for a moving conversation about family memory, survival, and the responsibility of the second generation. Linda shares the story of her parents, both from Vienna, whose lives were forever changed after the Anschluss. Her mother escaped to the United States, while her father endured imprisonment, escaped, and made his way to Zurich before eventually joining her in America. Linda also reflects on her extended family’s paths to New Zealand, Shanghai, Argentina, and the United States.As the youngest child and only daughter, Linda describes feeling like the family’s “memory keeper.” She speaks about growing up surrounded by German, Yiddish, survivor stories, and the lasting presence of Holocaust memory in her home. She also shares how this legacy influenced her 46-year career as a nurse, where she cared for many survivors with deep compassion.The conversation also highlights Linda’s connection to HMTC, the 2G community, survivor support, and the importance of preserving testimony as survivors age. This episode is a powerful reminder that every story matters, every voice deserves to be heard, and the work of remembrance must continue from one generation to the next.Support the show