Bury’s Holocaust Memorial Service

I ha’ve just returned from the Holocaust Memorial Service which this year’s theme was entitled ‘The Dignity of Difference’.  The Chief Rabbi, Sir Jonathan Sacks’ very poignant words in the programme read ‘May the memory of the victims of the Holocaust become our immune system against hate.  May we stand together, fighting prejudice together.’ 

The service, as always, was well organised and was a credit to the organising committee.   Pupils from 10 of Bury’s secondary schools were the main participants and all spoke eloquently - Heather Cooper and Hannah Bielawska sang and pupils from St Monica’s RC High School danced to the music of ‘Remembrance’ from the film Schindler’s List.

The most moving part of the service to me was when some of the names of the 1.5 million children who died were read out.  

Tonight’s multi faith service was one everyone should attend – we must never forget.