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He gave his life for the life of his fatherland. Memorial Prayer to Anton Wallner from Haböd Skilled worker at the Water Management Office (Cultural Construction Office) Pfarrkirchen Soldier in a pioneer company who on July 22, 1941, in battles in the East, at the age of 30, suffered a heroic death for his fatherland. R. I. P. My Jesus, mercy. Sweet Heart of Mary, be my salvation! Merciful Jesus, grant him eternal rest! In the fierce battle in enemy land the death wound struck you, Your loved ones in the homeland were struck hard by the bitter news. The heroic death for the fatherland dearest, you have died, Bravely with a courageous hand you have earned the heavenly reward.

Christian Remembrance of our son and brother Alois Reiter Soldier in an Inf. Regiment, Son of the Reiter family in Schlagereck, Parish St. Johann am Walde who on June 20, 1942, in the 22nd year of life at the southern Eastern Front met a hero's death. Mother, siblings, and friends of mine, I so gladly wrote to you from afar home. But today it's for the last time, That I greet you a thousand times. And say thanks for every gift. That I received from you , I fasten to you the last request: Do not forget me in prayer. Not a tear, no complaint, The dear God, who gave me life, Called me so early into the hero's grave. On my chest, one saw the sign shine, And I will see you again in heaven’s hall In the laurel wreath. Pastor Eduard Eder, St. Johann a.W.

PRAYER MEMORY for our beloved son and brother Xaver Heinrich Farmer's son from Lauterbach Corporal in an anti-aircraft unit. who sacrificed his young life at the age of 21 years and 8 months in faithful fulfillment of his duty to his homeland, following severe wounds in a field hospital in the East on December 23, 1943. He is buried in the Heroes' Cemetery in Sluzk. Young and fresh, I went to the field, To see you again as a young hero. I fought there for the fatherland, Until death's hand reached me. Now I lie buried in enemy land, My grave is unknown to you all. Now farewell, dear parents and siblings of mine, Dear parents and siblings, soothe your pain, Your beloved Xaver has endured and is now heavenward. ;Be faithful until in the death and I will to you the crown of the life give.

PRAYER MEMORY for our dear son and brother Georg Ebner Staff sergeant in a bicycle squadron Participant in the campaigns in France and the East Recipient of the Iron Cross 2nd Class, the Infantry Assault Badge, and the Eastern Medal Farmer's son from Zachenberg who sacrificed his life for the beloved homeland at the age of 31 during the fighting in Romania on April 18, 1944. Honor to his memory! O Lord, give him eternal rest! ;Who my disciple be wants, take the cross on himself and follow me after.

~Archbishop Conrad Gröber "For race and Christianity are not opposites, but different orders that complement each other. Race is something given by nature for each individual people. Christianity is a supernatural mission for all peoples. From the harmonious combination of both orders, the perfection of personality, family, people, humanity flourishes." -Handbuch der religiösen Gegenwartsfragen, p. 537

The Cologne Cathedral: A Symbol of Indestructible Catholic Faith and National Socialist Resilience During the war, despite heavy bombing raids, the Cologne Cathedral remained intact, becoming a symbol of resilience and national socialist perseverance. The massive Gothic structure standing above Cologne's ruins was interpreted as a sign of divine providence and cultural steadfastness. This bolstered morale and reinforced belief in the invincibility of the German people and their culture during dark wartime.

Adolf Hitler about the importance of faith