For the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest, preserving traditions and remembering the past have always been priorities. In this spirit, an annual memorial ceremony is held at the end of May to commemorate Hungarian Heroes Memorial Day.

This remembrance day aims to set an example for current and future generations and honour veterinarians and students who sacrificed their lives for our country. This commemoration is significant for the veterinary community, and the university has warmly embraced the initiative of the Friends Circle, which ensures that every year we worthily honour these heroes. During the event, we recalled those historical moments when veterinarians and students demonstrated their heroism and made their mark in history. As per tradition, wreaths were laid at the memorials located on the walls of the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology and the Library on the university campus.

Before the wreath-laying, Dr. Sándor Szakály addressed the gathering with his celebratory words.

Guests of the 2024 Event:

• Professor Dr. Sándor Szakály, Director of the VERITAS Research Institute for History and Archives
• Representatives of the Ministry of Defense
• Representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture
• Representatives of the National Food Chain Safety Office
• Representatives of the Hungarian Veterinary Association
• Representatives of the World Organization of Hungarian Veterinarians
• Representatives of the Hungarian Veterinary Chamber
• Members of the Friends Circle Civil Society of the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest

Wreaths were laid by:

• Professor Dr. Péter Sótonyi, Rector of UVMB, and Dr. Sándor Szakály, Director of VERITAS
• Dr. Zsolt Fejes/Attila Lengyel, Colonel and Dr. István Tilinger, Veterinarian – Ministry of Defense
• Dr. Imre Nemes – President of the National Food Chain Safety Office, Representative of the Ministry of Agriculture
• Dr. László Horváth, Secretary General – Hungarian Veterinary Chamber
• Gergely Sziebert – President of the World Organization of Hungarian Veterinarians, Representative of the Hungarian Veterinary Association
• Professor Emeritus István Varga – President of the Friends Circle Civil Society
• Kristóf Harsányi, President of the Student Council, along with veterinary students Hanna Székely, Lili Vaskó, and András Pásztor – Student Council

The University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest is dedicated to preserving and honouring the memory of Hungarian heroes. This celebration not only pays tribute to past heroes but also aims to inspire future generations through their example.

We salute those who sacrificed their lives and ensure that their memory lives on forever.

Photos: Gusztáv Balázs

 

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