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German National Day of Mourning

  • 31-10-2007 8:49pm
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    Dr Strange
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    I thought I just let those who are interested know that the German National Day of Mourning (Volkstrauertag) falls this year on Sunday, 18th of November.

    A wreath-laying ceremony for the victims (all sides, military or civilian) of both World Wars will be held on that day at the German Military Cemetery in Glencree, Co. Wicklow. It will start in the Glencree Centre for Reconciliation, which is just across the road from the cemetery, in the church with an ecumenical service followed by wreath-laying ceremony at the Hall of Memory on the cemetery. The German Embassy organises this event every year together with the Glencree Centre for Reconciliation. The German War Graves Commission also takes part and lays a wreath as well as the British Legion and any private or public person who choose to do so.

    A talk will follow the ceremony in the Centre.

    The whole event starts at 11.30 am and usually takes approximately 2-3 hours.

    For more information on the cemetery and events you can always contact me.

    Best,

    Preusse


    PS: Permanent and reserve military, gardai, civil defence, fire-fighters etc. are welcome to attend in full dress uniform.


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