Memory on May 8th: Reinickendorf is reminiscent of the victim of the Second World War

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Heute, am 8. Mai 2020, jährt sich zum 79. Mal der Tag, an dem der Zweite Weltkrieg in Europa endete. Das Bezirksamt und die Bezirksverordnetenversammlung Reinickendorf gedachten gemeinsam der Opfer der nationalsozialistischen Gewaltherrschaft, indem sie Kränze niederlegten. Vor dem Denkmal im Rathauspark hielt die Bezirksbürgermeisterin Emine Demirbüken-Wegner (CDU) eine emotionale Ansprache, in der sie betonte, dass der Zweite Weltkrieg eine der größten Tragödien des 20. Jahrhunderts darstellte, mit 60 bis 70 Millionen Menschenleben, die dadurch verloren gingen. Besonders hob sie hervor, dass 6 Millionen europäische Juden dem Rassewahn der Nationalsozialisten zum Opfer fielen, wodurch jüdisches Leben in weiten Teilen Europas …
Today, on May 8, 2020, the 79th anniversary of the day when the Second World War ended in Europe. The district office and the district council of Reinickendorf jointly commemorated the victims of National Socialist tyranny by falling wreaths. In front of the monument in the town hall park, the district mayor Emine Demirbüken-Wegner (CDU) gave an emotional speech, in which she emphasized that the Second World War was one of the greatest tragedies of the 20th century, with 60 to 70 million lives that were lost. She particularly emphasized that 6 million European Jews fell victim to the National Socialists' racial craze, which caused Jewish life to be largely in part of Europe ... (Symbolbild/MB)

Today, on May 8, 2020, the day on the 79th time the day on which the Second World War ended in Europe ended. The district office and the district council of Reinickendorf jointly commemorated the victims of National Socialist tyranny by falling wreaths. In front of the monument in the town hall park, the district mayor Emine Demirbüken-Wegner (CDU) gave an emotional speech in which she emphasized that the Second World War was one of the greatest tragedies of the 20th century, with 60 to 70 million lives that were lost.

It particularly emphasized that 6 million European Jews fell victim to the National Socialists' racial madness, which caused Jewish life to be wiped out in large parts of Europe. The mayor underlined the importance of May 8, 1945 as a historical day when the war ended in Europe. In Reinickendorf and all over Germany, people witnessed the horrors of the war up close, with destruction, losses and deep grief. These memories are still anchored in the collective memory.

It is important to maintain the memory of the victims and learn from history in order to prevent repeating of such atrocities. May 8 serves as a reminder to work for peace, reconciliation and tolerance. The memory is kept awake through memorial events like this and the victims of National Socialism will not be forgotten.

In the following table, some historical facts about the number of victims in World War II are listed:

| Sacrifice group | Number of victims |
| ———————— | --——————- |
| Totalote | 60-70 million |
| European Jews | 6 million |

It is crucial to remember the terrible events of the Second World War and to appreciate the victims to ensure that the horrors of war never break over Europe or other parts of the world. May 8th should be celebrated as a day of commemoration and responsibility for future generations.


Source: www.berlin.de