Memory in Geesthacht: Memorial Day unites the community and peace

Memory in Geesthacht: Memorial Day unites the community and peace

In a moving act of commemoration, a ceremonial ceremony is held in Geesthacht on the Memorial Day, November 17, 2024, to commemorate the victims of war, terror and tyranny. The Evangelical parish and the city invite all citizens to the chapel of the forest cemetery at 11.30 a.m. There is an impressive program with moving songs such as "How a Festival after Long Grief", "We Shall Overcome" and "Havenu Shalom Alechem". Cantor Jörn Kuschnereit and religious educator Dr. Andreas Seifert have together with the confirmands of Ev.-Luth. Parish of a touching musical and literary commemoration prepared.

As part of the ceremony, Mayor Arne will have an award ceremony, while Mayor Olaf Schulze ignites a memorial light in the chapel. Then the participants move together to the memorial in the cemetery, where wreaths are laid down and candles are inflamed - an impressive sign of respect and memory.

memorial celebrations in the region

Even in Grünhof-Tesperhude, the Memorial Day will not be ignored. At 10 a.m. in the St. Thomas Church (Westerheese 15), a service begins with a prayer for peace. The participants will then move together to the memorial to the Westerheese to commemorate their deceased.

in Steinhorst, the municipality, supported by the volunteer fire brigade and the sports club, invites the population at 9:00 a.m. to lay down at the memorial. Pastor Doris Pfeiffer from Sandesneben will keep a moving speech that will encourage those present to reflect and pause. These commemorative celebrations are not only a tribute to the past, but also a call to memory and peace in today's time.