Remembrance in Oberpullendorf: honor victim of the Nazi regime

Remembrance in Oberpullendorf: honor victim of the Nazi regime

In Oberpullendorf, a memorial event at the monument for the victims of the National Socialist dictatorship recently took place. In this moving event, people who were pursued and murdered between 1938 and 1945 due to their origin, beliefs, convictions or disabilities. The focus was particularly on the Roma and Romnja, as well as Jews and Jews and people who resisted for political or religious reasons.

The event not only illustrated the suffering of the victims, but also the responsibility of today's society not to forget these terrible chapters of history. "It is our duty to learn from the past and ensure that such atrocities never repeat themselves," said a participant. Courageous people were also remembered who helped others in this dark time, such as Baron Georg Rohonczy and Ernst Kautz, who were committed to their fellow human beings despite the great dangers.

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The event was visited by various personalities, including city councilor Eva-Maria Kneisz, Mayor Johann Heisz and other local representatives. Their common goal was to give the victims a space of commemoration and to show the willingness to work to protect human rights. It was discussed how little support Roma and Romnja had received from their community during the Nazi era. This is a crucial point to properly understand the teachings from the past.

After the official ceremony there was a regulars' table in the town hall, where the challenges and history of the Roma and Romnja were discussed. This discussion was considered particularly important to raise awareness of the injustices experienced during the National Socialist rule.

The memorial event was not only a memory of the dark past, but also a call to everyone to join a society that appreciates diversity and fights against discrimination. It is the responsibility of every generation to fight for human rights and not to repeat the mistakes in history.