Memory of the past: contradictions about the fate of the Hotz family

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Erinnerung an das Unrecht: Anna Hotz, 1942 von den Nazis ermordet, wird von ihren Verwandten und Historiker Werner Schelling gewürdigt. Ein wichtiger Beitrag zur Aufarbeitung der Vergangenheit.
Memory of injustice: Anna Hotz, murdered by the Nazis in 1942, is recognized by her relatives and historians Werner Schelling. An important contribution to dealing with the past. (Symbolbild/DNAT)

In a moving memorial event, the Hotz family came together with historian Werner Schelling to commemorate Anna Hotz's tragic history. Anna Hotz was the aunt of the descendants of Katharina Hotz, Irma Kerber and Hans Hotz and was murdered in 1942 during the National Socialist rule. This event was often endured in silence, as the bereaved emphasize.

"Possibly you didn't talk about it because we could have said something wrong," said Katharina Hotz. These words reflect a deep feeling of uncertainty and grief that many families experienced in this difficult time. Historian Werner Schelling illustrated the need to keep such memories awake in order to draw the teachings from the past and ensure that these atrocities do not repeat themselves.

The meaning of remembering

The event emphasized the importance of preserving the stories of the deceased, even if they had to remain unsuccessful for a long time. The connection between the generations, which was often shaped by silence, is to be strengthened by sharing memories and stories. Historian Schelling also emphasized how the processing of such history can contribute to social healing.

In her stories about Anna Hotz, those present described how the entire family was affected by the National Socialist persecution. These personal stories are not only a reminder, but also a call to keep the past alive. The importance of researching the family roots and openly addressing the dark chapters is considered necessary by many to maintain memory of the victims.

The event offered a room for patience and reflection. There was a lot of talk about how important it is to remember the past in order to shape a better future. The aspect of the pain that boils under the surface shows how deep the wounds are still sitting and how strong the desire is not to be forgotten the story.

For more information about this commemoration day and the memories of the victims, a detailed article is www.vol.at available.