Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris Marking 6 Years Since the Tree of Life Synagogue Attack in Pittsburgh
October 27, 2024
Six years ago today, a gunman motivated by antisemitism stormed the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and murdered 11 innocent people as they prayed.
This heinous act of violence was an attack on the Jewish community, and it was an attack on our nation’s values of freedom and equality.
In the wake of this tragedy, we must recommit ourselves to fighting antisemitism and all forms of hatred and bigotry.
We must also work to ensure that our communities are safe places for everyone to worship and live free from fear.
Today, we remember the victims of the Tree of Life Synagogue attack. We honor their memory by vowing to continue the fight against antisemitism and all forms of hatred and bigotry.
We also remember the resilience and strength of the Pittsburgh Jewish community. In the face of unspeakable tragedy, they have shown the world what it means to be a community that heals, remembers, and moves forward together.
On this solemn day, we stand in solidarity with the Jewish community of Pittsburgh and with all those who have been affected by antisemitism.
We will never forget the victims of the Tree of Life Synagogue attack. And we will never stop fighting for a world where all people can live in safety and dignity.
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The following is a list of the victims of the Tree of Life Synagogue attack:
- Joyce Fienberg, 75
- Richard Gottfried, 65
- Rose Mallinger, 92
- Jerry Rabinowitz, 66
- Cecil Rosenthal, 59
- David Rosenthal, 54
- Bernice Simon, 84
- Sylvan Simon, 86
- Daniel Stein, 71
- Melvin Wax, 88
- Irving Younger, 69
May their memories be a blessing.
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