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Konz: Commemoration of Remembrance Day 2024

Konz: Commemoration of Remembrance Day 2024

On the occasion of Remembrance Day, numerous commemorative events took place in the Konz district. In the town of Konz, representatives of clubs, associations, municipal committees and some citizens came together at the “Auf dem Sprung” memorial.

Photo: (from left) The city councillor, Bernhard Marx, and the first councillor of the VG Konz, Guido Wacht, after the wreath laying ceremony.

The first deputy of the municipality, Guido Wacht, focused on the feeling of hatred in his speech.

"History teaches us that many wars are born of hatred. Hatred of other cultures, religions or ideologies has claimed countless lives and plunged entire nations into the abyss. If we do not strive to understand one another, if we do not seek dialogue, then hatred will remain and can flourish unhindered. But we are not powerless. Each of us has the opportunity to make a difference. By building bridges instead of walls, we can counter hatred. By working for tolerance and understanding, we can sow the seeds of peace. It is up to us to listen to the stories of those who are different from us and to look for the commonalities that unite us."

Pupils from the Realschule Plus Konz helped to organize the memorial ceremony. The Concordia Konz music club provided the musical accompaniment. The event ended with a wreath-laying ceremony by the VdK local association Konz, the city and the Konz volunteer fire department, as well as a minute's silence.