Polish president and PM join Krakow Silent March for victims of market shooting
Residents of Krakow, led by Poland's president, prime minister and joined by representatives of local government and religious leaders, took part in the March of Silence organised in memory of the victims of Saturday's attack.
Poland's President Karol Nawrocki and Prime Minister Donald Tusk joined the Krakow Silent March, honoring the victims of a November 7th market shooting. The march commenced at 8 PM, following the St Mary's bugle call, at the heart of the city where the attack began. Participants proceeded to St Mary's Basilica, concluding the route at the Town Hall Tower.
The mayor of Kraków, Łukasz Gibała, invited residents to attend, expressing hope for solidarity and solidarity with the city's residents. Prime Minister Tusk similarly encouraged participation in the event.
No speeches were given during the march, but the ceremony included lighting candles at the three sites where victims perished. The bugler played "The Sound of Silence" on trumpet, and Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś offered a brief prayer. The March of Silence was held on the final day of a national mourning period declared by the president for November 8th and 9th.
Kraków authorities have since extended the remembrance period until November 11th, during which public buildings will have their flags at half-mast or draped in black crepe.
The injured police officers, Senior Constable Jakub Kulik and Senior Constable Artur Morański, were honored before the march. President Nawrocki awarded them the Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta for their bravery in stopping the attacker. The officers were among six people killed and 16 injured in the attack, including the attacker who died in the hospital. The city of Kraków has also established an online book of condolences, which will remain open until November 11th.
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