Right here at the Dreizeiler für Weimar, we encounter a poignant memorial. It’s not just a collection of stones. It’s a testament to lives lost and a community’s enduring effort to remember.
The Dreizeiler für Weimar is a ground-level installation. It’s found on Frauentorstraße in Weimar. Since 1994, it has served as a memorial. It commemorates those who died from AIDS.
The artist Tom Fecht created this moving Denkmal. He also installed a similar piece in Erfurt six years later. These installations feature stones. They are engraved with the names of people who died of AIDS.
In 2021, a new stone was added to the Dreizeiler für Weimar. This stone honored Carsten. He was a long-time volunteer and member of Aidshilfe Weimar & Ostthüringen e.V. Carsten organized meetings for the self-help group “Regenbogencafé”. Sadly, he passed away in 2020 due to his illness.
These stones serve as reminders. Despite medical advancements, people still die from AIDS. In Thüringen, statistics show that 13 people died from AIDS-related causes within five years. Around 50 people in Thüringen were infected in the past year. 22 new infections are known.
The Dreizeiler für Weimar stands as a place of reflection. It prompts us to remember the lives lost. It also calls for continued action in the fight against AIDS. It highlights the ongoing need for acceptance and respect. This is for those living with HIV.
The installation is part of a broader campaign. It is called #positivzusammenleben. This campaign promotes acceptance and respect for people with HIV.
As you reflect at the Dreizeiler für Weimar, consider the individual stories. Remember the community’s commitment to those affected by HIV and AIDS. Let this memorial inspire empathy and action. Let’s work towards a future. A future where such memorials are no longer needed.