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The family of Bento from the Brazilian band Mamonas Assassinas has honored him by fertilizing trees with his ashes as part of a memorial ceremony.

Myongji University held a dedication ceremony for the Yoo Jae-sung Memorial Classroom, commemorating the completion of a newly constructed lecture hall funded by significant donations from alumnus Yoo Jae-sung.

Fans are mourning the death of British musician Liam Payne, who fell from a hotel in Buenos Aires, at a memorial site outside the hotel.

A plush toy was discovered on the coffin of Mamonas Assassinas' guitarist Bento during his exhumation, sparking discussions about fan tributes.

Aurelijus Liaudanskas, a notable educator and school director, has passed away after a long battle with a serious illness, with memorial services planned in Klaipėda.

There is controversy in South Korea after reports that a new Democracy Memorial Hall may be constructed on the playground of Deoksu Elementary School in Seoul, leading to concerns about the loss of recreational space for children.

A monument dedicated to the victims of the Tempi train disaster was unveiled in Kaisariani, Greece, amidst emotional scenes.

Ene-Liis Semper has been awarded the Eri Klas stipendium at a memorial evening commemorating the 10th death anniversary of maestro Eri Klas.

BBC presenter Sian Williams shared her experience of fainting during a live broadcast of a royal event due to the stress and heat.

The historic building where Adolf Hitler was born has been renovated and will now serve as a police station, sparking mixed emotions among local residents.

An explosion occurred near the Soviet army soldier memorial in Daugavpils, Latvia, likely due to a gas leak, according to local municipal police.

There is a movement among Daegu's civic society to establish a branch of the Independence Hall in Daegu, spurred by the recently proposed amendment to the Independence Hall Law.

The Jeju 4·3 Memorial Committee welcomed the announcement that the Ministry of Veterans Affairs will re-evaluate the veteran status of Colonel Park Jin-kyung, who led a crackdown during the Jeju 4·3 incident.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the 'Yad Vashem' memorial in Israel, which commemorates the Holocaust where six million Jews were murdered under Nazi rule.

Kamakura City has cut down approximately 520 trees surrounding the 'Crying Tower,' a memorial for those who died in the battle leading to the fall of the Kamakura Shogunate, in preparation for a new city hall.

Two teenage hockey players, Danica Hills, 18, and Kayla Peacock, 17, are remembered by their community after a tragic car accident following practice.

The UK government announces funding for a permanent memorial to the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire through new legislation.

An iconic jacket belonging to the Mamonas Assassinas band has been found on vocalist Dinho's coffin during an exhumation in São Paulo, leading to discussions about its future display in a memorial.

A live auction featuring memorabilia from iconic films including 'Star Wars' and 'Terminator' will take place from March 25-27 in Los Angeles, with notable items like C-3PO's head and a harpoon from 'Jaws' expected to fetch high prices.

Princess Diana's memorial playground is undergoing a £3 million renovation that includes a new 17-meter-long wooden ship as a centerpiece.

Hirotada Koutaki, the former chairman of Tohan, passed away on January 6 at the age of 96, with a memorial register established at the company headquarters in Tokyo for public homage.

The statue 'Ari', a memorial to victims of Japan’s 'comfort women' system, has been relocated to a new site in Berlin after being forcibly removed from its previous location.

The Moretti couple offers to donate land for a victims' memorial amidst public backlash and statements regarding their financial struggles.

An explosion possibly caused by a gas leak occurred at the Soviet soldiers' memorial in Dubrovina Park, Daugavpils, resulting in one person injured.

A memorial concert will take place in Tampere to honor the late Finnish musician Pate Mustajärvi, who would have turned 70 on the date of the event.

A memorial concert for musician Pate Mustajärvi is scheduled for July 12 at Nokia Arena in Tampere, celebrating what would have been his 70th birthday with various artists performing his songs.

A memorial concert for the Finnish rock legend Pate Mustajärvi will take place in July 2025 to celebrate what would have been his 70th birthday.

A memorial concert honoring the late singer Pauli 'Pate' Mustajärvi will take place on July 12, 2026, in Tampere, Finland.

Residents of Bucha commemorated the victims of war by laying flowers at a memorial, emphasizing the importance of remembering those who lost their lives.

Ukrainians reflect on the ongoing impact of the war at a memorial marking the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.

A symbolic march called 'Path of Light for Ukraine' is organized in Riga to commemorate the victims of the war and show solidarity with Ukraine.

Rita Süssmuth, a prominent figure in German politics and the first female Minister for Women, is honored with a state memorial service following her passing.

A memorial exhibition showcasing the stories and photographs of 36 Ukrainian children killed in Russian attacks has opened at the National Library in Latvia.

Seventeen-year-old Courtney Morgan was found dead in Memorial Park, North Walsham, prompting a police investigation.

A thematic tour focusing on the remembrance culture surrounding former Dachau concentration camp will take place on February 28.

Iceland's Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir is in Kyiv to attend memorial ceremonies marking four years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine and to hold discussions with global leaders.

The article discusses Ukraine's ongoing struggle against invaders, marking four years of conflict and the heavy costs incurred by both sides.

EU leaders are arriving in Kyiv for a significant memorial while facing delays in delivering promised aid and sanctions due to Hungary's veto.

The bodies of the members of the band Mamonas Assassinas will be exhumed to create a memorial at the Primaveras Cemetery in Guarulhos, São Paulo.

Pro-Palestinian groups plan a protest at the Buchenwald death camp memorial in Germany, accusing its administration of spreading Israeli propaganda.

Viewers were outraged at the BAFTA memorial segment for omitting several notable stars, including Eric Dane, leading to widespread criticism on social media.

A memorial service was held in Vilnius to honor Tadas Tumas, the first Lithuanian soldier killed in Ukraine, as a monument was consecrated in his memory.

A monument commemorating T. Tumas, a Lithuanian soldier who died in Ukraine, was consecrated at Antakalnis Cemetery in Vilnius during a memorial service held two years after his death.

Calls are growing for the renaming of Jeju's ‘516 Road,’ a highway commemorating a past military coup leader, amid discussions about the implications of such a memorial in a democratic society.

A memorial march for Quentin Deranque, a student killed during an event at Sciences Po Lyon, attracted 3,200 participants with police and officials ensuring no incidents occurred.

The article discusses how memorial plaques and museums commemorate significant figures in Estonian history, highlighting their homes as symbols of national culture and heritage.

Emperor Naruhito of Japan will turn 66 years old, marking his birthday with public celebrations and reflections on his memorial journeys over the past year.

Thousands gathered in Lyon to commemorate right-wing activist Quentin Deranque amid heavy police presence due to concerns about potential violence.

A memorial stone for Eom Heung-do, commemorating his loyalty recognized in the hit film 'The King’s Affection', stands in Ulsan but faces neglect from the local community.

A memorial service will be held in Vilnius for Tadas Tumas, a Lithuanian volunteer who died in Ukraine, with a monument being consecrated in his honor.