Memorial event in Geilenkirchen: Memorial Day for Peace and Reconciliation

Memorial event in Geilenkirchen: Memorial Day for Peace and Reconciliation

On Saturday, November 16, 2024, Geilenkirchen becomes the setting for a moving commemoration! The Volksbund Deutsche Kriegsgräberfürsorge e.V., supported by the local association Geilenkirchen, invites you to the central event on the occasion of the Memorial Day. An indispensable moment to commemorate the victims of war and violence worldwide and to renew the reminder to peace!

The celebration begins at 4 p.m. in the auditorium of the Bishop's High School St. Ursula, Markt 1, 52511 Geilenkirchen. Central memories are held here, which underline the importance of reconciliation and peace, especially in today's world. In the midst of growing right -wing extremism and conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, the Memorial Day is an urgent call to actively fight for a peaceful future.

a moving program

After the memorials, the participants gather to lay out the wreath in the nearby Himmel Cemetery. This ceremony symbolizes the deep connection with the victims and the tireless pursuit of peace. Be part of this important event that not only honors the past, but also embodies hope of a better future!