The 80th anniversary is to be commemorated of the tragic event that took place on an August night, in which four people died, when the village of San Lawrenz came under attack during WWII.

During the night of the 5th and 6th of August, a group of ‘Lawrenzjani,’ a mother, two of her daughters and a relative, on their way to take shelter from enemy attacks, were hit in a bombing raid by a German war plane. This was to be their last journey; they sadly never made it to the nearby shelter.

San Lawrenz Local Council, is organising this important anniversary with a Vigil for peace and a prayer to be celebrated in repose of these brethren.

There will be a permanent flame lit by a representative of the Catholic Church, of the Muslim Community and the Jewish Community in Malta.

This memorial will be held on Friday, the 5th of August at 8.00pm in Triq ir-Rokon, the same place where this sad event happened 80 years ago.

“Let us unite to pray together for peace in the world.” Those who wish to bring flowers or candles as a sign of respect, are free to do so.

The commemorative event is organised with the cooperation of the Ministry for Gozo.

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