20 | OCTOBER 28 • 2021 was a frequent Kay family trip. Chesed Shel Emes has several memorial benches dedicated to the Jewish residents of commu- nities that were decimated by the Nazis. Kay wanted to install a bench, but cemetery rules permitted memorial benches only for entire Jewish commu- nities, not individual families. Undaunted, Kay designed an addition to the existing mon- ument — one that highlighted the 800 Jewish families from Wloszczowa who were killed by the Nazis. A stone bench was then installed at the plot and there was a dedication for the expanded monument in 1990. Next to the Kay monument is a burial plot for a fellow Holocaust survivor, a man whom Kay knew in Detroit. Despite some rancorous busi- ness dealings between them, when the man died, destitute and with no friends or relatives to bury him, Kay paid for his burial and held shivah for him at the Kay family home in Oak Park. This was one of many of Louis Kay’s good deeds remembered by family, former employees and friends. He helped individuals in need, regardless of their religion, race or personal circumstances. In 1989, he was recognized as a Jewish News Mitzvah Hero. Kay sold 10,000 trees for the Jewish National Fund through Detroit B’nai B’rith and was active in many charitable organizations, especially those supporting Israel. He received the State of Israel’s New Life Award that honors Holocaust survivors for major achievements. The death of almost an entire family leaves an unimaginable burden of loss and sadness. But Louis Kay’s survival meant that his four children (Rhonda, Marc, Avi and Stuart), their 10 children and four grandchil- dren will sustain the family name and help ensure the con- tinuity of the Jewish commu- nity. Marc Kay’s son, Joshua, helped to bring about a state law mandating Holocaust education in Arizona. It was a difficult three-year effort led by local Holocaust survivors to ensure that the horrors of the Holocaust are known now and in the future. Louis Kay died in 1999 at age 73. He and his wife, Gladys, are buried in graves that are adjacent to the Kay memorial monument. OUR COMMUNITY Stuart Kay of Franklin visits his father, Louis Kay’s grave continued from page 19 3300 Crumb Road  Commerce Township, MI 48390 RollingHillsRetirement.com Information Seminars Discover the benefits of all-inclusive living. Attend a brief presentation and be our guest for a fabulous meal at: Zerbo’s Market & Bistro 3000 E West Maple Rd.  Commerce Township, MI 48390 248-716-1887 Seating is limited. RSVP today: Monday, November 8 Lunch & Learn: 11:30 a.m. Dine & Discover: 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 9 Lunch & Learn: 11:30 a.m. Rolling Hills Retire Well. Retire Here. At Rolling Hills, we offer more than just a community, we offer worry-free independent retirement living. Designed exclusively for adults 55 and over, we take care of everything with one monthly price and no buy-in fee, so you can enjoy the good things in life.