Colorado Jewish WWII Hero and Holocaust Survivor Marthe Cohn Remembered for Bravery During Denver Speaking Tour
Colorado's Jewish community and military families are mourning the loss of Marthe Cohn, an extraordinary World War II resistance fighter and Holocaust survivor who touched countless lives during her speaking engagements across the Front Range, including a memorable 2019 appearance at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.
Cohn, who passed away at 98, exemplified the kind of courage that resonates deeply with Colorado's strong military community. Her remarkable story of espionage against Nazi Germany has inspired local service members and their families, particularly at Colorado's numerous military installations.
"Marthe Cohn's visits to Colorado left an indelible mark on our community, especially our Jewish congregations and military personnel. Her story of courage behind enemy lines speaks to the core values we teach at our service academies," said Rabbi Sarah Cohen of Denver's Temple Emanuel.
During her Colorado speaking tours, Cohn shared her extraordinary wartime experiences, including how she:
- Used her perfect German language skills to infiltrate Nazi territory
- Gathered critical military intelligence while posing as an Aryan nurse
- Provided vital information that helped save Allied lives
- Cared for a wounded SS officer while maintaining her cover
Her legacy continues to impact Colorado's military education programs, with her story now incorporated into leadership training at both the Air Force Academy and Fort Carson. Local veterans' groups have credited Cohn's testimonies with helping younger generations understand the true cost of freedom.
For Colorado Springs' substantial military population, Cohn's experiences offer powerful lessons in courage, duty, and sacrifice that remain relevant to modern warfare and intelligence operations. Her story particularly resonates with the intelligence training units at Buckley Space Force Base and the classified operations teams at Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station.
The Colorado Springs Holocaust Museum has announced plans to create a permanent exhibit honoring Cohn's legacy, ensuring that future generations of Coloradans will remember her extraordinary service and sacrifice in the fight against tyranny.
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