Remembrance in Laage: Laying wreath for the Memorial Day at the memorial

Remembrance in Laage: Laying wreath for the Memorial Day at the memorial

On Memorial Day, a day of commemoration, numerous people gathered at the memorial in the Laager district of Kronskamp to commemorate the victims of war and violence. Among those present were the deputy commander of the technical group, Lieutenant Colonel Jörg Mischke, the 1st City Councilor of Laage, Ms. Alexandra Brandenburg, and Catholic military pastor Martin Roth. The ceremony, which was musically accompanied by the Laager trombone choir, attracted dozens of residents and guests who listened to the moving speech by military pastor Roth.

In his speech, Roth emphasized the devastating consequences of war, violence and displacement and recalled that the Memorial Day is not only a commemoration, but also a warning not to forget the injustice that has been done and to work for peace. The wreath's laying, which took place after the prayer, was carried out by Ms. Brandenburg for the city of Laage and Lieutenant Colonel Mischke for the Tactical Air Force Squadron 73 ″ S..

historical memories

less known is the history of the refugee quarthannel camp in Kronskamp, ​​which existed between autumn 1945 and autumn 1946. It is estimated that over 2000 people went through the camp, many of them died of hunger and infectious diseases. This dark episode of the post -war period is often forgotten, but it is another reason why the Memorial Day is so important. The memorial event was made possible by the support of the Evangelical parish of Laage and the Evangelical Military Panel Office in Laage, for which special thanks were made.