Memory for peace: Memorial Day in Senftenberg ceremoniously celebrated

Memory for peace: Memorial Day in Senftenberg ceremoniously celebrated

Senftenberg, Deutschland - A moving Memorial Day in Senftenberg! The commemorative event, which of Helga Schüler, the chairman of the Volksbund Deutsche Wargräberfürsorge e. V., and OSL district administrator Siegurd Heinze was organized, urged to remember the victims of war, violence and dictatorships. "We think of all those who were tortured or killed because of their conviction, religion or origin," emphasized the two organizers. At a time when conflicts are closer, the call to peace and reconciliation is more important than ever!

The event is accompanied by speeches by the Mayor of Senftenberg Andreas Pfeiffer and the Catholic pastor Udo Jäkel. The whole thing is musically framed by the music school of the district of Oberspreewald-Lausitz. A highlight of the commemoration is the leaning at the fallen monument for the victims of the First World War, where flower containers are laid down under drum rolls and the trellis of honor by Bundeswehr soldiers. "We would be happy if there are many interested time to commemorate with us," said Schüler and Heinze.

donations for a good cause

As part of the commemoration lesson, the participants have the opportunity to give donations. These come in equal parts of the work of the Evangelical Church and the Volksbund Deutsche Wargräberfürsorge e. V.. The Memorial Day, which was originally introduced as a commemoration day for the fallen of the First World War, has also reminded of the civilian victims of the war since 1945. He warns of reconciliation and peace and also commemorates the fallen soldier of the Bundeswehr.