Mödling celebrates 110 years ago: Solidarity for war injuries!

Mödling celebrates 110 years ago: Solidarity for war injuries!

Mödling, Österreich - On June 1, 2025, we look back on a formative article that appeared in the New Free Press . In Mödling, a big thank you was spoken to the citizens, authorities and clubs who were involved in war welfare for the injured soldiers. This exemplary support could serve as a model for many large cities, according to the report.

Mödling is therefore a place where the community holds together. The facilities and the catering for the war vibrations were exemplary and deserve special recognition. Here the population has demonstrated that it can stand together even in difficult times and is willing to do the necessary.

worthy memory of the fallen

An important topic that has run through the decades since then is the memory of the fallen in the wars. In over 45 countries, the Volksbund Deutsche Wargräberfürsorge takes care of more than 830 war graves, in which more than 2.8 million war deaths are recorded. These burial sites are not only places of commemoration, they are also a reminder to the horrors of the war.

The Volksbund also campaigns for the dignity of prisoners of war. In order to ensure a permanent commemoration, many small grave locations that come mainly from the Second World War are relocated to central war graves. This is a complex but necessary process that shows how important it is not to forget the story.

design of the burial grounds

When designing the war graves, great importance is placed on integration into the landscape. The systems are designed in such a way that they are perceived both as special places, but also merge harmoniously with the environment. Grave crosses or name boards are common in Western Europe, while in other regions, such as in Poland or the Russian Federation, stele or name books are often used to identify the victims.

This is how the memory of the fallen is kept alive and a bridge is beaten to the present. The history of the war and the presence of the present to commit to peace and communication are closely related. A big thank you to all those who still work for the care of the memory and fight every day for the stories of those who have fallen.