Young people are a credit to our Borough at Holocaust Memorial evening
Last night I attended the Bury Holocaust Memorial ceremony at Radcliffe Civice Suite, along with Councillors from all parties, leaders from the faith and voluntary sector, and other members of the public. And it was especially gratifying to see so many of our young people take an active role in remembering The Holocaust.
It was a very moving and excellently put together evening, with contributions from Jewish, Christian and Muslim religious leaders, and school pupils from across the religious spectrum. The Mayor and the leaders of the three political groups signed the Holocaust declaration, recognising and deploring the Holocaust and giving the commitment of the Borough of Bury to stamp out discrimination today.
There were excellent contributions from young people - the children of local schools reading their thoughts on events, and showing their reactions in pictures, song and dance. Of particular poignance was the reading of the first hand testimony of a Holocaust survivor, which vividly brought home to all present the horrors of the time.
My congratulations to all those involved in organising this event, and in particular my congratulations to the children who took part. It was a fitting tribute to those who perished, and a timely reminder of the evils of persecution and prejudice.
Rick
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