Remembering Holocaust Memorial Day in Havering

Havering will commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day 2010 with a service of remembrance and reflection to be held at the Holocaust Memorial in Coronation Gardens, Romford on Sunday 24 January at 2pm.

Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) is the international day of remembrance for the victims of the Holocaust and of other genocides including those in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and during the ongoing atrocities in Darfur.

Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January marks the 65th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. On this day, the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust is challenging everyone across the UK to become part of a Legacy of Hope. HMD 2010 offers an opportunity to listen to the voices from the Holocaust and Nazi persecution, and to make the lessons of hope for a safer, inclusive society where the differences between us are respected a reality today and in the future.

Havering's Holocaust Memorial Day Service will also provide the opportunity for reflection on war, peace, tolerance and eliminating discrimination from our community. It will be led by Reverend Lee Sunderland, Rabbi of Romford and District Synagogue, and Reverend Stephen Waine, vicar of St Edward's Church, Market Place, Romford. The Service will feature poignant reading entitled Auschwitz Remembered and a musical reflection.

Councillor Roger Ramsey, Mayor of Havering; Cllr Michael White, the Leader of Havering Council, will attend along with some of the borough's MPs.

Commenting on Holocaust Memorial Day, Councillor Michael White said: "We must never forget an event such as the Holocaust. The lessons learnt from it should be used to bring our communities closer together.
 
"This year's theme, a Legacy of Hope, is something we can all think about and we can all play a role in uniting our communities against hatred and discrimination. I hope that lots of residents will join us at the service, to remember and reflect on this historical event."

Related links

Holocaust Memorial Day website

What is Holocaust Memorial Day?

What is the theme of HMD 2010?

Victims of Nazi hatred

National Commemoration

Statement of Purpose

Statement of Commitment

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