Bonhoeffer page 1

Bonhoeffer page 1 by ric gustafson


April 5 1943


Thirty seven year old Dietrich Bonhoeffer heard the knock at the front door. He knew who it was. He had tried to call his brother in law and could tell on the other line that the Gestapo was already there. As he heard his father walk toward the front door, he pondered what to do with all his personal papers that were on an oak desk.
He heard his father's voice. " Dietrich, there are some men down here to see you".
" I'll be right down". He put all of the papers into a small wastebasket and then struck a match. He watched the papers begin to burn. When the last piece of paper turned to ash, he stood up and walked downstairs.
" Goodbye Father". He gave him a big hug. He left with the men who were wearing dark coats.


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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric