Ceremonial Opening of 9 New Stations in Leopoldstadt on September 15, 2019.
Around 60 people gathered on this sunny day in front of municipal offices in Max Winter Platz to participate in the ceremony. 
The ceremony was launched with a musical performance by the ensemble ‘Avanim’ (Daliah Hindler vocals, Karin Waniek vocals, Christoph Kögler accordion, Agnes Riha violin) with the “Lied des Bundes”.
Roswitha Hammer from the “Stones of Remembrance” Association warmly welcomed everyone before introducing District Head Uschi Lichtenegger, who has been an exceptionally avid supporter of the Association for years. Ms Lichtenegger emphasized that more than two thirds of all deported Jews from Vienna had had their last place of residence in Leopoldstadt. “It leaves me stunned, what our district lost forever in a just a few terrible years.” She said “Being aware of these atrocious events is the most effective way to prevent them from repeating themselves.” She said that, in recognition of the importance of the Association’s work, there is an initiative by the Green and the SPÖ parties to give a park located at Elderschplatz the name of Elisabeth Ben David-Hindler (founder of the “Stones of Remembrance” Association).
Roswitha Hammer then explained the importance of remembering the people who lived and worked here. “With the Stones, these people are returned to their homes… It is a commemoration of people for people.”
We then began our tour of the individual stations where Stones will be laid.
Stuwegasse 20/22 
Here, we commemorated the many former residents who were expelled and murdered from this address. 
Unfortunately the initiator of this Stone, Nikolaj Pahl, died in April 2019.
However, sponsorship was taken over by Mr Alfred Mayr. Thanks to his support, the memory of people who had lived in this building was ensured.
Sebastian Kneippgasse 1
At this address, we commemorate Eugen “Jennö” Steiner.
Anneliese Steiner from Vienna and her two sons, Matthias and Sebastian, and Monika Celebi from England with her children, Sulia and Robin, were in attendance to honour their uncle/great uncle.
Matt
hias Beier and Monika Celebi talked about the life of Eugen. Unfortunately, little is known about him as their father and grandfather Wilhelm (Jennö’s brother) rarely spoke about him. It was too painful for him.
The family sang a song and spoke the Kaddish.
Praterstrasse 66
Here, Katharina Weiss was remembered by her great-nephew, Dominique Dubios from England.
The “Stones of Remembrance” Association also provided Stones in memory of Franz Massarek and Hans Einhorn at this address.
Praterstrasse 56
Schulem and Sidonie Roth were commemorated at this address by their grandchildren: Siddy Rosenberg (USA), Sandy Leonhard (Netherlands), and Miriam Met.
Valerie Ohrenstein was also commemorated with sponsorship from Ms Monika Muhr.
Praterstrasse 41
Agnes Sichrovsky and her mother Ernestine Sichrovsky were remembered at this address.
Peter Sichrovsky and his family – Colleen, Axel, Lola and Mara Sichrovsky were attendance to honour Peter’s aunt Agnes and grandmother Ernestine.
A Stone for Irma Meisel was also initiated by the “Stones of Remembrance” Association.
To help cope with the emotional stress, the Celebi and Steiner families (from England and Austria) offered everyone for a drink of vodka and liquor after this opening, which was gladly received by all, after which we had a break for lunch before continuing. 
Praterstrasse 34
Here we commemorated Eugenie and Heinrich Wagner. 
This Stone was initiated by their grandson, (great) nephew and cousin: Wolfgang Gerold, and his family. Fourteen family members from Vienna, Israel, Munich, Bologna and Vienna attended to honour the dignity of their relatives. 
A Stone was also laid for Ernst Bock at this address. This was an initiative by the “Stones of Remembrance” Association. 
Schmelzgasse 10
Here we remembered Melanie Goldberger, Helene Fein, Gabriele and Richard Politzer, and Erich and Liesl Bortslieber.
This station was also initiated by Wolfgang Gerold and family. 
Rotensterngasse 20
At this address, we commemorated Franziska and Julius Feldmann as well as Leonora Herschmann. 
Wolfgang Gerold, Izhak Schnell with his wife Gila and daughter Yael from Israel, were once again the initiators of this station.
Rotensterngasse 23
Here, we commemorated Sofie Reiter (born Gilderer).
Two families were in attendance to remember their relatives: Gordon Gilderer and his wife Clare from England, and Jennifer Evans and her brother.
Dan Kohane from Isreal also commemorated his grandmother, 
Anastasia Lieblich and his uncle Jakob Lieblich at this address.