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Örebro Marks One Year Since Campus Risbergska Attack with Memorial service
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A year after a violent act shook the city, Örebro residents gathered to remember the victims and reaffirm thier community’s resilience.
In the depths of winter, Örebro honored the memory of those impacted by the tragic events at Campus Risbergska one year ago. A memorial service, illuminated by torches and candles, served as a poignant reminder of the day that left an indelible mark on the city and the nation. Governor Lena Rådström Baastad delivered a moving address, the full text of which is the basis for this report.
A Wound That Remains
“Now a year has passed. A year as the day that left a deep wound. In our city and in our country,” Governor Rådström Baastad began, acknowledging the enduring pain felt throughout the community. She emphasized that while time has passed, the impact of the event remains palpable – “in memory, in the body, in everyday life.” The governor directly addressed those who have experienced loss, stating, “A year can never measure the sorrow. It cannot explain it and it cannot reduce it.”
The speech underscored the deeply personal nature of grief, recognizing that “the lack changes, but it doesn’t disappear.” Though, amidst the sorrow, a message of hope and remembrance resonated. “Meanwhile, the memories live on. It is in these memories that love continues to speak. And that’s why the loss hurts so much.”
Collective Grief and Community Response
Governor Rådström Baastad highlighted the importance of collective resilience, stating, “Grief looks different for each of us. the loss will always be ther. But we who remained – we must live on. Otherwise the darkness wins again.” The memorial service was not only a moment for remembrance but also a exhibition of solidarity.
The governor specifically acknowledged the swift and complete response from various sectors of society. “Today is also a day to remember how the whole society shut down,” she said, praising the efforts of police, healthcare workers, and emergency services who faced “perhaps the most difficult tasks of their lives.” She lauded those who “went straight into the chaos to save lives” and those who made difficult decisions under immense pressure.
The outpouring of support from the wider community was also recognized. Churches and mosques opened their doors, sports and cultural associations united, and countless volunteers stepped forward to offer assistance. A important contribution came from numerous municipalities, providing crisis support for weeks at the centre established at Club 700. “You all showed what courage, professionalism and humanity mean in practice,” the governor affirmed.
A Beacon of Hope in the Darkness
Governor Rådström Baastad expressed her admiration for the community’s ability to come together in the face of adversity. “I’m still blown away by how we stuck together, together, in the midst of all the hard things,” she stated. The events of that day, she explained, revealed a powerful truth: “That when the darkness was thickest, then something else shone brighter.”
