Millions of people were murdered by the Nazis simply because of their identity and we must never forget them. But the day is not just about the atrocities committed during World War Two – there has been subsequent genocide in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.
Only by sharing these dark chapters of our history with the younger generation and remembering the millions of victims can we seek to prevent history from repeating itself.
There are sadly two funerals this week – one yesterday for ex-councillor John Bushell, then on Thursday for councillor, and former Lady Mayoress, Sybil Crouch.
John represented Fairwood ward for many years and was committed to helping address the problems of homelessness in the city. Sybil was a passionate advocate for social justice, for Swansea, for her community and for her constituents. They will both be greatly missed.
On Thursday I will be attending Swansea University’s Research and Innovation Awards. This is the first major event of the University’s centenary year and showcases the collaborations the University has with the public, private and third sector, and the global impact these have. Nominations range from advances in the early diagnosis of bowel cancer to the Hafod Morfa Copperworks programme.
On Friday I will be at St Mary’s Church for the Abertawe Festival’s Schools Day. The festival offers musical and educational performance opportunities to young musicians in South Wales and is recognised as one of the most prestigious music festivals in the UK.
I return to St Mary’s on Sunday for a special service to mark the retirement of H.M. Lord Lieutenant of West Glamorgan, D. Byron Lewis.
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