Married couple Sandhofe in Ueckermünde honored with Stelling Prize for Memory Culture

Married couple Sandhofe in Ueckermünde honored with Stelling Prize for Memory Culture

Ueckermünde, Deutschland - In a moving ceremony in Ueckermünde, Gudrun and Lorenz Sandhofe were awarded the coveted Johannes Stelling Prize. This prize honor the two spouses for their remarkable social commitment and their tireless efforts to preserve the culture of remembrance. The award took place on Tuesday evening and is part of an annual tradition of the SPD parliamentary group, which celebrated the 19th edition of the prize this year.

The Sandhofe couple has particularly committed itself to memory of the former Jewish citizens of the Ueckermünde seaside resort. Their commitment includes several initiatives and events that highlight the importance of history. Since 2015 they have been organizing the "March of Life", an urgent memorial event that calls for the millions of Holocaust in the Third Reich.

a legacy of memory care

The Johannes Stelling Prize, named after the resistance fighters murdered in Berlin in 1933, is not only given for social initiatives, but also to keep alive to the spirit of commitment to democracy and human rights. Johannes Stelling campaigned for the values of humanity throughout his life and paid for it with his life. By awarding the Sandhofes, his legacy is carried on and the focus is on the importance of memory and commemoration.

The decision to honor Gudrun and Lorenz Sandhofe with the Stelling Prize is against this background and underlines the relevance of their work in today's society. At a time when remembering the past is an ever greater challenge, initiatives such as the "March of Life" are essential to maintain the memory of injustice and pass on the teachings of history to future generations.

This honorable award shows how important it is to actively work for maintaining the culture of memory. Due to their efforts, the Sandhofes not only made a significant contribution to the regional, but also beyond the borders. Their commitment motivates others to also become active and to make themselves too strong for the values that Johannes Stelling embodied.

With the awarding of the prize, a sign is also set that the memory of the past and appreciation of the victims of the Holocaust must not be forgotten. In a world, some of which is still shaped by prejudices and discrimination, the work of people like the Sandhofes remains important and necessary. They show that everyone can make a difference if they are committed to social justice and historical responsibility.