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Gusen Memorial Marks 80th Anniversary of Liberation
LANGENSTEIN — May 10, 2025 —
Marking the 80th anniversary, an international memorial event convened in Langenstein, Austria, to commemorate the liberation of the Gusen concentration camp complex. Approximately 2,500 participants attended this significant ceremony, which involved community gatherings, speeches, and commemorative events. The event underscored the enduring significance of remembrance,as representatives from various groups shared diverse perspectives on the importance of the memorial of Gusen.For more details, please read on.
Gusen Memorial Marks 80th Anniversary of Liberation with International Gathering
LANGENSTEIN, Austria – On May 10, 2025, an international memorial community convened to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Gusen concentration camp complex. The event drew approximately 2,500 participants, symbolizing unity and remembrance through the expansion of the Gusen memorial site.
A Day of Remembrance and Unity
The commemoration began with attendees being greeted with flowers upon arrival. The ceremony,accompanied by music,was led by moderators Bernhard Mühleder and Julia mayr. Keynote speeches were delivered by barbara Glück, director of the Mauthausen concentration camp, and Reinhard Kaspar, chairman of the Gusen memorial service. Speakers emphasized the critical importance of collaborative efforts in sustaining commemorative and educational initiatives.
Christian aufiter, representing Mauthausen-Gusen-St. Georgen, addressed the regional responsibility in confronting history and the enduring significance of the site.
Voices of Remembrance
Representatives from the Comité International de Mauthausen and various victim groups, including the Israelite cultural community, the cultural association of the Roma, the Hosi, and Jehovah’s Witnesses, shared diverse perspectives on the importance of commemoration.
Speeches from victims and their descendants from Poland, France, Spain, and other nations underscored Gusen’s profound international significance as a place of remembrance. Paul Kosiek, a descendant of a liberator, movingly quoted his father: Boys, you are free!
Community and Commitment
Representatives from partner communities, including Sesto San Giovanni, Langenstein, and St. Georgen,reinforced the importance of local responsibility in preserving the memory of the past.
Following the speeches, participants engaged in a communal flower-laying ceremony at the center of the district, accompanied by music. The memorial community collectively sang a version of the partisan song Hello Beautiful.
Procession to the Memorial
The attendees then formed a procession to Memorial de Gusen, accompanied by the St. Georgen market music band. The commemoration concluded with a wreath and flower dedication ceremony.
The Mauthausen concentration camp memorial and the Gusen memorial service committee expressed their gratitude to all participants for their continued commitment to remembrance through their presence and voices.
Ebensee Commemoration
Earlier in the day, a separate commemoration took place at the KZ memorial Ebensee, marking the 80th anniversary of liberation. This event also honored the victims of National Socialism, with critically important contributions from descendants. Writer Robert Schindel delivered the memorial address. The Ebensee commemoration was part of a broader program highlighting the importance of a vibrant culture of memory for the present and future.
