May 18th 2026 marks the 17th anniversary of the great massacre of Sri Lankan Tamil people at the end of the Civil War. This will be an interfaith spiritual commemorative event dedicated to honoring all the lives that were lost and disappeared.
We would greatly appreciate your support in covering the costs for the venue of our event as well as a commemorative tree that will serve as a permanent memorial.
Please donate to cover the expenses for the Memorial tree and memorial event.
If you would like to donate with the check please reach out to us at dctamilmemorial@gmail.com
Info about the event: ATRInteview
The admission for the event is free and please register using the link below kindly: Event Registration
Our memorial event will be held on Sunday May 17th from 2 to 4 PM at the Bohrer Park Activity Center in Gaithersburg. The tree will be at the Observatory Park (100 Desellum Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877).
Event venue Address: Bohrer Park Activity Center, 506 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.
We greatly appreciate your assistance in making a meaningful impact in the DMV Tamil Community's efforts to stand in solidarity with Tamil people in Sri Lanka and across the globe to never forget everyone we lost.
Memorials for Tamil Genocide in North America
Several memorials have been established to honor the victims of the Tamil genocide in
Sri Lanka
Tamil Genocide Monument in Chinguacousy Park in Brampton, Ontario, Canada