Eternal flame: Feuerwehr Velden honors deceased members with candles

Eternal flame: Feuerwehr Velden honors deceased members with candles

The fire brigade Velden am Wörthersee is pursuing a moving ritual that is reminiscent of the deceased members, and for 18 years. Every year, to All Saints' Day, the members of the fire brigade visit the graves in Velden and Klagenfurt Annabichl together with the fire brigade youth. In these special places, the young people ignite lovingly decorated candles in order to set a sign of non -forgetting. This happens not only for your own late comrades, but also for personalities that were close to the fire brigade, including its founder, Franz Moro.

Motivated by Brandrat Manfred Brugger, the initiator of this moving commemoration, this tradition continues from year to year. Brugger, who also works as a pastor in the parish of Velden, is committed to ensuring that the memory of the deceased remains alive. "We want to commemorate the people who have tirelessly campaigned for the community," Brugger describes the motivation behind the grave visits.

mutual pause and exchange

Every time you visit the graves, the fire brigade members pause and share short anecdotes about the deceased. Often there is a lively exchange with relatives who also visit the graves of their loved ones. Such conversations are not just a culture of memory for the young firefighters; They promote understanding of the history and the honorable work of the fire brigade.

A special accompaniment during this ceremony offers fire brigade curate Mag. Martin Satlow, who, together with fire chief Birgit Kotz, the youth officer, which leads the young people and brings them close to this important part of the fire brigade tradition. "It is essential that the next generation knows the values ​​and the history of our fire brigade," adds Brugger.

This annual commemoration is not only an expression of respect, but also a valuable opportunity for the dialogue between the generations within the fire brigade. When it comes to cancellation, it becomes clear that the teachings and memories of the deceased members want to remain alive and want to be continued. The fire brigade Velden sets a strong sign of cohesion and appreciation towards all those who have consecrated their lives for the common good.

This commemoration has now developed to an integral part of the fire brigade life in Velden and is more valued by the members every year. This tradition makes it clear that the community of the fire brigade is not only together in good times, but also in difficult moments when it comes to paying the deceased the honor they are entitled to. For more information about this special event, the report can be viewed on www.5min.at become.