In the plenary session of the Reichstag

"In the Reichstag, Vice President Dr. Paasche commemorated the heroic death of Cavalry Captain Baron von Richthofen: "A feeling of warm sympathy has been aroused in millions of German hearts and also in this house. Our flying ace, Cavalry Captain Baron von Richthofen, did not return from his last combat flight. You all know that, although only a quarter of a century old, he had become a national hero, a role model for his troops, an example of what a capable man can achieve in the field. His bold, daring, fearless fighting style not only made him popular with his officers and comrades, but also earned him the recognition of the entire German people. It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the loss suffered by our air force. He was the epitome of a true German officer. You have risen from your seats in his memory. I note that."