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# Distribution Multicultural committee hosts Holocaust Remembrance Day event

By DLA Distribution Public Affairs

                NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa.  –              
Employees of DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, paid respect to Holocaust Remembrance Day on Apr. 26, with a presentation featuring India Elaine Garnett. The theme of this year’s Days of Remembrance is “Learning from the Holocaust: Legacy of Perseverance.”

Distribution commanding general Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi began the program by expressing how extremely important it is that we “never forget this time in our history.”

“We are not particularly proud of these events, and unfortunately actions like this continue to happen in our world,” explained Laskodi. “We must remain vigilant and on guard in order to try and prevent these tragedies in the future... not only for American freedom, but worldwide.”

Laskodi then went on to introduce the guest speaker for the event. Taking the stage, Garnett said, “this is a sacred time and place, and I am honored to be in your presence.”

Garnett has extensive experience in both pastoral and bereavement counseling, healing from racial discrimination, gender issues and issues regarding veterans.

The focus of Garnett’s presentation centered around a trip she took to Germany and the time spent at one of the concentration camps. 

“We are brothers, we are sisters, never again can this happen. Don’t ever forget,” Garnett emphasized.

Following Garnett, a video presentation of photos from concentration camps was played along with the song “When I am Silent” written by Joan Varner.

The Holocaust Remembrance Day event also featured Liana Peters performing the National Anthem and Rabbi Astrachen providing the invocation.

The program concluded with Laskodi presenting Garnett with a star note in appreciation of her participation in the event.
 
 

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