Memory in Gardelegen: Light for the victims of the Christmas market attack

Memory in Gardelegen: Light for the victims of the Christmas market attack

Gardelegen, Deutschland - Last Saturday evening, the Marienkirche in Gardelegen became the scene of a moving commemoration after a cruel assassination attempted the Magdeburg Christmas market. Pastor Tobias Krüger led those present through a moment of silence in which the bells ringed and the mourners paused to devote their thoughts to suffering suffering. "Nobody should be alone in the face of the unimaginable," emphasized Krüger and recalled the heroes who were on site before and after the terrible incident when numerous people were injured. The municipality was brought together to express both mourning and gratitude, as it Volksstimme reported.

Instead of the traditional celebrations such as the calendar door and the mulled wine sale, it was decided to focus on the quiet retreat in the church. This decision was made on Saturday morning in the crisis team of the Gardelegen town hall. Instead of happy festivities, the Marienkirche opened its doors to offer the citizens a place where they could express their grief. Many people, including firefighters and families with children, gathered and lit more than 200 tea lights to set a sign of commemoration and hope. A special light from Bethlehem was also lit to bring the community together, as through the representation in FotoCommunity

The emotional response of this event was underlined by the commonality of those present when there were also families among them who had traveled from Bismark to find support during this difficult time. "It is good that you can come here," said affected parents, while her daughter Thora lit the light. The tragedy in Magdeburg has left a deep impression in the region, as people connected to pronounce hope and commemorate for the victims.