 He learned the skill of using words to avoid conflict. And for a young Jew in Hitler-ridden Europe, that skill had many opportunities to be honed. Fortunately, Heinz's family escaped from Bavaria and made their way to America. Later in life, he'd downplay the impact of those adolescent experiences, what they had on his development. But one has to wonder, for after Heinz grew up, his name became synonymous with peace negotiations. His legacy became that of a bridge builder. Somewhere he learned the power of the properly placed word of peace.