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Ulrich L. Lehner
Munich, Germany
As a former student of the theology department of Notre Dame I want to assure the whole Notre Dame family of the prayer of all European countries.
Yesterday thousands of Christians came from several places all over Germany together to pray for the victims and for the American people. The Cathedral of Berlin was filled to its last seat and hundreds of people were still waiting outside. The Cardinal of Munich together with his Lutheran colleague were gathering about 5,000 people in front of Our Lady's Column in the inner city of Munich.
Germany did not forget the help the American people gave us, all the support and love after World War II. You saved our lives and gave us the opportunity to live in democracy and freedom. The German people remember that very well and are shocked by the terrible incident yesterday.
"This is a declaration of war to the civilized world," our chancellor said. Some madmen hit our best friend, the United States, and we want to show you our condolences and our feelings. In this hour of grief Europe is feeling with you and assures you of total solidarity. We will pray for America!
Ulrich L. Lehner
Munich, Germany
Sept. 12, 2001
All Viewpoint Stories for Thursday, September 13, 2001
