Eastwood MSP, Jackson Carlaw has submitted a parliamentary motion commemorating the life of Giffnock Holocaust Survivor, Ingrid Wuga.
At the age of 15, Ingrid was forced to leave her home just before the commencement of the Second World War and she arrived in the UK on the kindertransport.
Ingrid and her husband, Henry who was also on the kindertransport dedicated their lives to sharing their own testimony and teaching younger generations about the lessons imparted by the Holocaust.
As part of The Queen's New Year's Honours List published in December 2019, Ingrid was awarded the British Empire Medal for her exceptional contribution to Holocaust Education.
Ingrid sadly passed away at the age of 96 on 17th October 2020.
Jackson Carlaw MSP for Eastwood said:
“With tremendous grace and dignity but still after so many years, with an undimmed charm, Ingrid together with her husband Henry, in a lifelong partnership, did so much to help educate and ensure several generations understood the history and lessons of the Holocaust.
"A joy to be with, a service acknowledged by HM The Queen, their tireless efforts across Scotland were truly inspiring and together such an uplifting presence in the Eastwood community.
"An immensely sad moment for us all locally, Ingrid’s passing is such a huge loss for Henry, but a legacy that will be remembered and honoured.”
Parliamentary motion submitted by Jackson Carlaw MSP:
Motion Number: S5M-23130
Lodged By: Jackson Carlaw
Date Lodged: 23/10/2020
Title: Sad Passing of Holocaust Survivor, Ingrid Wuga from Giffnock
Motion Text:
That the Parliament notes with regret that Ingrid Wuga, who was a Holocaust survivor from Giffnock, sadly passed away at the age of 96 on 17 October 2020; recognises that Ingrid, who was born in Dortmund in 1924, was left with no other alternative but to leave home at the age of 15 just before the start of the Second World War; acknowledges that she arrived in the UK on the Kindertransport and moved to Scotland when her parents secured jobs in West Kilbride; understands that she met her future husband, Henry, who was also on the Kindertransport, at Pollokshields Synagogue in December 1947 and that, together, they dedicated their lives to sharing their own testimony and teaching young people about the lessons of the Holocaust; notes that, on top of her outstanding contribution to Holocaust Education, Ingrid put in a Herculean effort supporting charitable organisations, including the British Limbless ex-Serviceman’s Association and The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice in Bellahouston Park; acknowledges that it was confirmed in December 2019 that Ingrid would be awarded the British Empire Medal as part of The Queen’s New Year's Honours List and that Henry was appointed an MBE in 1999 for his services to sport for disabled people; offers condolences to Henry and his family at this incredibly difficult time, and pays tribute to Ingrid for her remarkable and inspiring commitment to Holocaust education and other charitable causes.