Bruce K.
4/22/2023
This marker in downtown points out this hero to all so that we can remember his bravery and heroism. The marker includes a photograph and reads, "Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds (1919-1985) of...
Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds Marker
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600 Market St
Knoxville, TN 37902
Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds Marker is a historical marker located in Knoxville, Tennessee. It commemorates the heroic actions of Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds during World War II. As a prisoner of war at Stalag IXA POW camp, Edmonds fearlessly protected over 200 Jewish soldiers from Nazi persecution and possible death by refusing to identify them based on their religion. For his bravery, Edmonds was recognized as a Righteous Among the Nations, Israel's highest award for non-Jews who risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust.
The marker, erected in 2020, serves as a reminder of Edmonds' selfless act and the importance of standing up against injustice. It is a testament to the courage and compassion displayed by individuals during one of the darkest periods in history.
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