Atocha railway station, Madrid
Today is the 10th anniversary of the bombing of Atocha railway station in Madrid, when packed commuter trains arriving in Spain’s capital city were bombed in a series of co-ordinated explosions, killing 192 people and wounding more than 1,800.
The European Union has devoted 11th March to remembering all victims of terrorist attacks in Europe and elsewhere in the world.
Sadly, terrorism can strike anywhere and at any time, but I’d like to take this opportunity to express my sympathy and solidarity with all victims of terrorism throughout the world, their families and friends and to condemn all terrorist acts.
11-M Memorial inside Atocha railway station, Madrid Image credit: Felipe Gabaldón Flickr CC
East of Málaga 
March 11 and September 11, two horrible days only 6 months apart. I too express my sympathy and solidarity with victims of terrorism throughout the world. Great remembrance, Marianne.
Dear Marianne,
I remember the shock of reading about that cruel and senseless act of terrorism. Such a very sad day.
Time passes by so quickly, doesn’t it, Naomi?
“Recordar es fácil para quien tiene memoria…
Olvidar es difícil para quien tiene corazón…”
Those words by Gabriel Garcia Marquez were used to open the Memorial Concert in Madrid. It really is hard to forget.
Gracias Eduardo.
‘All victims of terrorism throughout the world’, Marianne. Sadly that encompasses many, many people.
Yes, very sad fact, Jo..
Thank you for this, Marianne. It’s so important to remember and to speak out.
I believe so, Patricia …. thanks 🙂
With all the horrendous acts that have been committed and continue to be uselessly committed, we must continue as well to remember and pray for a peaceful existence. A worth post, Marianne.
Yes, Gemma – to pray for a peaceful existence for every one of us.
Thank you for sharing this, Marianne. We should never forget the innocents who die at the hands of terrorists. May they rest in peace…
I’m sure we will never forget, Dianne.
Well said Marianne.
Thanks, Gilly.
Such a tragic and horrific loss. May the victims of all such cowardly acts rest in peace.
RIP
Ten years after…the grieve is the same. 😦
Yes it is, Cristina.
Can’t believe it was 10 years ago… Thank you for the post, Marianne! I’m coming to Madrid in late May 🙂
Are you, Amy – how lovely! I hope you have a wonderful time 🙂
Thank you for this Marianne. Such a horrific act.
Dreadful.
It is important to reflect on this sombre anniversary. Thank you for the reminder.
…and thank you for your comment.
I hope Terrorists begin to understand that they gain no sympathy for their cause by killing the innocent. We want no more days like that one where so many died and so many more suffered afterwards. As Churchill said, Jaw Jaw is better than War War.
xxx Massive Hugs xxx
Totally agree, David.
It seems like only yesterday that I heard the terrible news, Marianne. The plague of terrorism is the scourge of our world.
It is indeed, Sylvia.