Memory in Kaiserslautern: reminder for peace and humanity

Memory in Kaiserslautern: reminder for peace and humanity

On Sunday, a moving memorial event on the Memorial Day was held in the main cemetery of Kaiserslautern. The city and the Volksbund Deutsche Wargräberfürsorge honored the victims of war and violence in the cemetery of honor. In an urgent speech, the deputy Anja Pfeiffer recalled the millions of deaths who have lost their lives in the two world wars and numerous other conflicts.

"The message that impressively give us all the dead on today's Memorial Day is an unmistakable request to us. To work together for peace," said Pfeiffer. She emphasized that memory not only requires grief and empathy, but also calls a call for a determined action for a better future. "Your souvenirs not only ask us about grief and empathy, but also to a determined action for a better future in which such cruelty of the past belongs," she added. The celebration was accompanied musically by the Kolpingblasorchestra Kaiserslautern 1912 e.V. and offered a worthy atmosphere for this important honor.

important speeches and musical support

In addition to Anja Pfeiffer, Bernd Hofmann from the Volksbund Deutsche Wargräberfürsorge and Dean Richard Hackländer contributed to the ceremony. Their speeches underlined the importance of commemoration and the responsibility that each individual bears for peace. The event was not only a moment of grief, but also a powerful appeal to take the teachings from the past and actively stand up for a peaceful future.