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Silent heroes honored: Vorpommern-Greifswald shows civil courage!
Greifswald Police honor brave citizens for their moral courage: heroic deeds in accidents and rescue operations are recognized.
Silent heroes honored: Vorpommern-Greifswald shows civil courage!
In Western Pomerania-Greifswald, civil courage is very important. Time and time again, courageous citizens show that help is available quickly, even in difficult situations. This was demonstrated particularly impressively at a ceremony by the Anklam police station, where several people were recognized for their efforts this year. Police Director Tino Peisker highlighted the exceptional commitment of the honorees and emphasized the importance of cohesion and humanity in our community. These words of honor glitter in the light of the heroic deeds committed over the last few months.
A shining example of moral courage is 14-year-old Jarne Thierer from Weitenhagen. In June he bravely jumped into the water to save a lifeless woman. With his courageous actions, he brought the woman safely to shore, proving that even the youngest among us can achieve great deeds. His story is not the only one that impresses.
Heroes of everyday life
In July, 15-year-old Sofia Manteufel and her father Frank were honored for their efforts in a terrible traffic accident on the L 35. While Frank courageously rescued accident victims from burning vehicles, Sofia looked after the seriously injured. Their tireless efforts saved several lives and shows how valuable charity and courage are.
In another impressive act, an 85-year-old man from the island of Usedom rowed on Lake Nepperminer in July to search for a missing 79-year-old. Fortunately, the missing person was eventually found safely. These actions show that there are people in the region who do not look the other way, but actively help.
This is the third time this year that the police have honored people for their heroic actions, separate from the official “Day of Civil Courage” on September 19th. This sends a strong signal that civil courage is very important in Western Pomerania-Greifswald.
An unforgettable evening
Among those honored is Meo Schiedung, a 26-year-old medical student who provided first aid in an emergency situation at Greifswald train station. After a knife attack, he saw a seriously injured victim in a pool of blood and immediately rushed to help while asking passers-by for support. Together with a friend, he managed to stop the bleeding. This courageous effort not only helped the victim, but also led to the arrest of the attacker by the police. Schiedung was honored, along with other civil courage award winners, and received warm praise from the police for his quick actions.
Honoring these unsung heroes reminds us how crucial the commitment of individuals can be, especially in crisis situations. This commitment is not just limited to Western Pomerania-Greifswald. According to a report on bbk.bund.de, an estimated 1.76 million volunteers in Germany are involved in civil defense and disaster protection, which represents an important contribution to the community. In recent years, more and more people have decided to take responsibility in their environment.
The need for volunteers is growing, especially in times when climate change is making extreme events more likely. It is all the more important to improve the framework conditions for volunteering so that even more people have the opportunity to actively help and make their contribution. The call for civil courage is therefore a holistic appeal to all of us to be there for each other in times of need.