Villach in mourning: Memorial service for the victims of the nurse attack

Villach in mourning: Memorial service for the victims of the nurse attack

Villach, Österreich - On February 15th there was a tragic knife attack in Villach, which shook the city and granted the safety concerns of the population. In the middle of the grief events and the demands for more security, the decrease in surveillance cameras at the main square caused irritation. These cameras were originally installed for the carnival to prevent potential crimes during the event. According to the head of the police commissioner, Esther Krug, security measures are only the matter of the police. Many citizens, such as passer -by Tina Kneif, expressed the desire for permanent surveillance to feel more secure in the city, reports ORF Carinthia.

On Tuesday evening, a light procession and an ecumenical memorial service took place on the occasion of the stabbing tattoo. This moving ceremony was supported by prominent representatives of politics, including Federal Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg. The memorial march started at 6 p.m. and led over the blocked city bridge past the site of the attack, where grieving candles and flowers could lay down. The participants then gathered in the St. Jakob city parish church for the service, which took place due to the great rush outdoors. The event was initiated by the ringing of the church bells and ended around 8 p.m., reports the press.

delicacy monitoring and mourning work

According to the memorial service, additional support options for mourners were offered. The Red Cross opened cafés opened, in which people have the opportunity to process what they have experienced and find comfort. These cafés offer a protected space for discussions and are open to everyone from Tuesday to Thursday that require support. The cafés should help to deal with the tragedy and are available to everyone, which can provide valuable help for many citizens.