Visitors to any of the major European cities have probably encountered a Stolperstein or two, but I have never seen one graced with flowers and candles before.
Friends or family of Bertha Pohl must have passed by and left this little impromptu memorial. I rather like it - it certainly caught my eye and made me remember how grateful we should be for our happy and carefree lives. It wasn't so long ago that people were persecuted just for being who they were. It was a dark period of German history that I am glad is over, but one that we must never forget.
very sweet.
ReplyDeleteSeems quite appropriate, though.
ReplyDeleteQuite poignant.
ReplyDeleteVery powerful!
ReplyDeleteI am impressed that the memorial is getting fresh candles and flowers even at this late date.
ReplyDeleteHow touching!
ReplyDeleteIt's a thoughtful act.
ReplyDeleteGood that people are still in peoples memories.
ReplyDeleteLooks indeed very touching.
ReplyDeleteNever forget, in my Kiez we are cleaning the Stolpersteine and from time to time put a white rose.
ReplyDeleteToday persecution.starts against refugees. The first step of hate, I just cannot understand it
Me either. Diversity can only strengthen the community.
DeleteYou are so right.
DeleteWell, persecution for belonging to certain groups may be over in Germany...but not everywhere on our planet. Yes, this is a moving memorial. It certainly touches my heart.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful little memorial!
ReplyDeleteYes, it is beautiful. Very touching.
ReplyDeleteHistory must not be forgotten! Touching memorial.
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately people are still persecuted everywhere for what/who they are... Lovely little memorial.
ReplyDeleteQuite moving...
ReplyDeleteThe melted wax makes it perfect.
ReplyDeleteA very moving tribute.
ReplyDeleteI have seen many Stolpersteine but never adorned with flowers - very moving! Otherwise I am with mia more - we have to fight racism and hatred against foreigners and we have welcome refugees.
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