Memory of Hans-Joachim Heidelberg: Invitation to the quiet memorial in Schöneweide

On October 24, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., a quiet memory will take place on Cajamarca Square in front of the Schöneweide S-Bahn station and the tragic history of Hans-Joachim Heidelberg will be commemorated. It is a date that must not be forgotten - 31 years ago Heidelberg was brutally killed, and the suspicion that there is an extremely right and anti -disabled motif behind this act of violence moved many Berliners.

The memorial initiative has set itself the task of keeping the memory of Heidelberg alive. The case has now also been placed on the list of “fatalities of right violence” as a suspected case by the Amadeu Antonio Foundation. This did not happen out of the blue, but is the result of intensive research by the memorial initiative team, which has spent a whole year to illuminate the life and circumstances of Hans-Joachim Heidelberg. The results of this work were published in an insightful article at Belltower News.

a cruel crime

The cruel deed occurred on the morning of October 24, 1993. Heidelberg was found dead after a violent attack at the train station. The investigation strongly indicates that the attacker's motivation in an extremely right, anti -disabled hatecrime is to be found. Such acts of violence are terrifying and show that right ideas are still present in our society.

The Berlin Memorial Initiative October 24, 1993 is reminiscent of the injustice and suffering that is based on such crimes. The Center for Democracy Treptow-Köpenick calls all relatives, friends and interested parties to gather in order to appreciate the memory of Hans-Joachim Heidelberg in silence and to set a sign against right-wing extremist violence.

commemoration and memory

The memorial event is not only a tribute to Heidelberg, but also an appeal to society to stay vigilant and to defend itself against any form of discrimination and violence. Signs of solidarity are more important than ever - because everyone counts.

The Center for Democracy is available for further information and questions. The contact details are Katja Sternberger and Benedikt Hotz, who are happy to provide information.

Let us make sure that such tragedies are not forgotten. Be there!