Overview

• The January 22 knife attack in Aschaffenburg's Schöntal Park claimed the lives of a two-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man, with three others seriously injured.
• Minister-President Markus Söder honored six key individuals for their life-saving actions, including the posthumously recognized father who intervened during the attack.
• A total of 33 people received the Bayerische Rettungsmedaille for risking their lives to save others, and 43 were awarded the Christophorus-Medaille for their efforts under difficult circumstances.
• Among the honorees were a helper who began resuscitating the injured child and men who provided first aid and forced the attacker to flee, de-escalating the situation.
• The brother of the deceased 41-year-old man accepted the award on his behalf, with Söder emphasizing the enduring pain of the loss and the community's gratitude.