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U.S. & Israeli Military Bands Surprise Holocaust Survivor

May 03, 2020

U.S. & Israeli Military Bands Surprise Holocaust Survivor

75 years ago today, the US Armed Forces liberated the Nazi concentration camp Dachau. Today is also Israel's 72nd Independence Day. ‬

In honor of this day, we got together with the US military and prepared a musical surprise for one incredible man.‬

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