at that moment, of course, bonhoffer's days are numbered. >> reporter: bonhoffer was transferred to arison and then to a concentration camp. in april 1945, bonhoffer was executed by hanging, under the direct order of hitler. less than three weeks later, hitler committed suicide and germany surrendered to the allies. >> it is really tempting for us to look at this as a great tragedy and so sad, but i think bonhoffer himself would rebuke us for having that point of view. he would say, yes, there is a sadness, but to serve god with everything you have, unto death, is the greatest joy of life. >> what's the message of his legacy to 21st century christians or non-christians? >> he is the ultimate witness to a world that is not christian. that he calls people to god with an authenticity that is literally, in my experience, unique. for me, the joy of telling the story is to rediscover bo bonhoffer to a generation that never knew him. >> dedrick bonhoffer, the real thing. >> the real thing. >> wendy: you can share this story with your family and friends. visit or christian world news facebook