Multi-Faith Commemoration Marks Holocaust Memorial Day in Bedford Borough

Holocaust Memorial Day was marked in Bedford Borough today with a multi-faith commemoration. The first part of the commemoration took place around the Anne Frank Tree in Russell Park, conducted by Reverend Ben Lewis from St Mary's Church, Goldington.

Following this, a civic commemoration was then held at the Harpur Suite, led by the Reverend Cassandra Howes, Chair of Bedford Council of Faiths. The commemoration included readings, music, the recitation of The Kaddish - the Jewish mourning prayer, an interactive piece and the lighting of eleven candles. The theme for this years' commemoration was 'How Can Life Go On?'

Commenting, Mayor Dave Hodgson said: "On Holocaust Memorial Day we are reminded of the danger of standing by in the face of prejudice and intolerance, as those of all backgrounds and beliefs unite in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the Holocaust and in other genocides."