CHRISTMAS MARKET TRAGEDY

Oznell · ‎11-08-2014

I've posted in the Home section before on the enchanting Christmas markets that pop up often in central and eastern Europe-- Poland, Germany, Hungary, Austria. They're a wonderful holiday tradition--

Now there's been another car attack on peaceful attendees at a German event in Magdeburg, ruthlessly mowing down the unsuspecting, killing 2 so far, and wounding 60. Shades of the Berlin attack, which occurred about 8 years ago, I believe.

The two good things are that the perpetrator -- reportedly a doctor (!)-- has been arrested. And, initial reports said that there may have also been a bomb in the car, and if there was, that did not deploy, thankfully.

Very sad state of affairs. Saying prayers for the victims and their families. Security must be hardened for these events, as we don't want to lose such lovely traditions.

on the bay · ‎03-09-2010

Another awful tragedy. So sad and again I wish it never happened. Thinking of the families who lost their loved ones and those who are injured.

"If you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you'll learn things you never knew. Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains? can you paint with all the colors of the wind?"

Tori3569 · ‎06-27-2010

This really weirded me out. One of my coworkers was there on Sunday on a vacation with his family. He had to come back on Wednesday because we had a meeting yesterday. First time any of us have ever said we are so glad we had that meeting. Just terrible.

BlueFinch · ‎08-31-2019

The scene had to be horrifying. The perpetrator who carried out this act had to be pure evil. It's so sad that the joy of this, lovely celebratory tradition, will now forever carry a frightening memory of injury and loss. I'm saddened for all involved.

Bonkers1 · ‎07-29-2012

So ironic I was at the hairdresser this morning and a client had just come back from there. I'm sure she is glad to be home.

ROMARY · ‎04-28-2010

Extremely sad news in a very, very beautiful place.

RIP dear victims, and wishing the injured complete recoveries.

Keep safe, everyone. And the best of good luck always.

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Enufstuff · ‎03-12-2010

@Oznell This is so sad. Another horrific event where innocent people lose their lives or are injured at the hands of a totally evil being. I can't even call someone like that, human.

stevieb · ‎03-10-2010

What a shame. To ruin such a lovely event. I guess we haven't quite cornered the market on mean-spirited lunatics in our country.

In my pantry with my cupcakes...

catter70 · ‎10-11-2017

It's a sorry state of affairs what this world has turned into. Condolences for the victims and their families.

They CallMe MRWILKES · ‎06-29-2016

This happened in Berlin a number of years ago with significant loss of life.

While there appear to be no "credible" threats here, the NYPD has proactively increased security, surveillance and patrols at the many Holiday Markets such as Columbus Circle, Union Square and Bryant Patk.