- News>
- World
Bali bombing victims are remembered with memorial service
Bali, Oct 12: More than 2,000 people gathered in an open-air amphitheater on Bali island today to remember those killed in last year`s nightclub bombings and condemn the terrorists responsible for the attack.
Bali, Oct 12: More than 2,000 people gathered in an open-air amphitheater on Bali island today to remember those killed in last year's nightclub bombings and condemn the terrorists responsible for the attack.
Most were Australian relatives of those who died or survivors of the October 12, 2002, blasts that killed 202 people, mainly foreign tourists dancing and drinking in two packed clubs on the Indonesian island.
``We pray for peace and harmony upon all gathered here,'' Richard Thompson, an Australian chaplain, told the mourners. ``We pray for those who mourn and for those whose survival is painful.'' Australian Prime Minister John Howard also attended the early morning service, which lasted nearly two hours and featured Christian hymns, Bible passages and popular songs. The names of the dead were read out.
Survivors lit 22 candles to represent each country that lost people to the bloodiest terror attack since the September 11, 2001, strikes against the United States. As the mourners left, they passed photos of all the dead. Many cried and hugged.
Indonesian Security Minister Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono vowed that the terrorists would not win.
``Many of the terrorists have been caught, put behind bars, put on trial and sentenced by our courts. Some are still on the run, but make no mistake: We will hunt them, we will find them and bring them to justice,'' he said. Bureau Report
``We pray for peace and harmony upon all gathered here,'' Richard Thompson, an Australian chaplain, told the mourners. ``We pray for those who mourn and for those whose survival is painful.'' Australian Prime Minister John Howard also attended the early morning service, which lasted nearly two hours and featured Christian hymns, Bible passages and popular songs. The names of the dead were read out.
Survivors lit 22 candles to represent each country that lost people to the bloodiest terror attack since the September 11, 2001, strikes against the United States. As the mourners left, they passed photos of all the dead. Many cried and hugged.
Indonesian Security Minister Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono vowed that the terrorists would not win.
``Many of the terrorists have been caught, put behind bars, put on trial and sentenced by our courts. Some are still on the run, but make no mistake: We will hunt them, we will find them and bring them to justice,'' he said. Bureau Report