Summary of Familiares y amigos recuerdan víctimas del 11-M

The video covers a commemorative event held on March 11 in Alcalá de Henares, where a group of citizens gathers to remember the victims of the 2004 Madrid train bombings (11-M). Around twenty members of the platform "A Voces Contra el Terrorismo" board a commuter train early in the morning, retracing the route of the attacks to honor the 191 people who died and over 1,800 injured. Despite the passage of seven years, the pain remains vivid for many families, such as Felipe and Elisa, who annually bring flowers, photos, and messages to remember their son. They emphasize that time has not lessened their grief, contrasting with societal pressure to "move on."

The journey stops at key locations affected by the attacks, including Santa Eugenia, where flowers are laid in memory of victims like Javier Gismero. Javier expresses frustration over the lack of media coverage and the insufficient investigation into the tragedy, calling for greater transparency and justice. Another participant, Javier (a citizen without direct personal loss), joins out of civic duty, stressing the importance of remembering and understanding the events to prevent recurrence.

The video highlights the diminishing public attention and attendance at these tributes over the years, yet underscores the persistence of a small group of committed individuals who continue to honor the victims and demand justice. The event serves both as a memorial and a call for ongoing remembrance and accountability.

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— 00:06 — « Anonymous citizens approach the commuter train station armed with memories, emotions, A flor de piel and Ramos are flowers to remember friends, family or any of the 191 fatalities and more than 100 injured left behind by the attacks of March 11, 2004. »
— 01:02 — « Memory and justice are two words that are repeated among the victims who come to the tribute; it is the only thing they have left and also the only thing they ask for. »
— 02:17 — « Nostalgia is observed but also a desire to know more about what happened because according to his words we still know very little. »
— 02:29 — « It seems that they do not care and the only thing I can do here is say that 193 dead and 1850 injured deserve a serious investigation. »
— 03:01 — « Simply because we believe that it is something that should not be repeated, that we should know why it happened and really that they tell us what happened. »

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