The Helpers from the Secret Annex
The people in hiding are helped by Otto Frank’s four employees: Miep Gies, Johannes Kleiman, Victor Kugler and Bep Voskuijl. Miep’s husband Jan Gies helps too; and Bep’s father Jan Voskuijl was also involved.
Otto Frank ( Anne's father ) asked if they were all sure they would want to stay and protect them from the Nazi's. All four quickly agreed, knowing the consequences. If one German was seen helping a Jew he/she would immediately be sent to prison, due to the Nazi Law. |
"All four immediately agreed, though they were fully aware of the dangerous task they would be taking upon themselves them in doing so. By Nazi-law everyone helping Jews was severely punished and risked being put into prison, being deported or even shot," writes Otto Frank in a letter after the war."
-Otto Frank writes after war |