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Wiener Linien sets an example: A minute of mourning for Graz!
On June 11, 2025 at 10 a.m., the Wiener Linien will hold a minute of mourning for the victims of the Graz shooting.
Wiener Linien sets an example: A minute of mourning for Graz!
On June 11, 2025 at 10 a.m. a minute of mourning will be held for the victims of a tragic shooting spree at a high school in Graz. This commemorative event is supported by the Wiener Linien, which will bring its 900 vehicles to a standstill during this minute. Buses, trams and subways are used that are between two stops at the time - they continue to the next stop so as not to disrupt the process. The commemoration is conveyed through an announcement that is intended to reach all passengers. The managing director of Wiener Linien, Alexandra Reinagl, confirmed this in a statement in which she also expressed her sympathy for those affected and emphasized solidarity with the city of Graz. Vienna.at reports that...
The minute of mourning is a form of public remembrance that is firmly rooted in our society. As a custom, it has its origins around the First World War, with the first documented case coming from Portugal in 1912. These minutes of silence serve to express grief and compassion for the victims of accidents, terrorism or crimes. Wikipedia provides information about the background to the minute's silence.
The course of the minute of mourning
During the minute of mourning, which is a public expression of grief, many people pause. The official initiation is often carried out by senior people who instruct participants to stand still until the silence has ended. This happens not only in large gatherings, but also in small groups, such as at club meetings or in other social contexts. The shared silence symbolizes the turning point that death or tragedy brings with it.
In many countries, traditions associated with the minute's silence have developed. For example, in Great Britain and the Commonwealth, since 1919, a two-minute silence has been held on November 11th at 11:00 a.m. to commemorate the end of the First World War. This commemorative pause has its origins in a ceremony that was practiced as early as 1918 in Cape Town, South Africa. ORF adds further details about the minute of mourning.