Hundreds of mourners in Copenhagen have turned out for the funeral of Dan Uzan, a Jewish guard gunned down during an attack at the city’s main
Hundreds of mourners in Copenhagen have turned out for the funeral of Dan Uzan, a Jewish guard gunned down during an attack at the city’s main synagogue.
Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt was among the attendees. Also at the funeral was former Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen who spoke about the big turnout.
Crowds of Mourners have gathered at the funeral of Dan Uzan who was killed in one of Sunday's attacks in Copenhagen. pic.twitter.com/Xn3SgFr4n1
— Jewish Voice (@JewishVoice) February 18, 2015“It can not get Dan back, but when I talk to the chairman of the Jewish community, I know they appreciate having so much support, the fact that so many Danes have passed by and laid flowers and lit candles at Krystalgade,” he said.
“The entire Danish population has sent a signal that we are on the side of the Jews. And that one should be allowed to have the religion one has and move freely in Danish society,” added Rasmussen.
The sister of Dan Uzan, killed at the Cph synagogue on Sunday, needs help sharing http://t.co/nlNsfPjiPb#cphshootingpic.twitter.com/rOmPjZbdxk
— David Bentow (@finanshaj) February 17, 2015Dan Uzan had been an active member of Copenhagen’s Jewish community and had volunteered to provide security for a bat mitzvah celebration at the synagogue when the gunman opened fire.
Uzan was labeled a hero after the shooting.
Dan Uzan, who was murdered by terrorists in the Copenhagen synagogue attack, loved playing basketball. pic.twitter.com/qRkaPCyxUr
— Israel News Flash (@ILNewsFlash) February 18, 2015
