Heroic monument (replica of the Bratislava Fortress)

The heroic monument was erected in Gútor in 1929, and according to the previously known source, it was the work of Alajos Rigele. However, in the report published in August 1939 after the feedback, we can learn that the original statue, unworthy of Hungarians, was replaced with another work made in Moson. The current statue is identical to the work in the Rigele monograph and in many ways resembles the Vashonvéd in Bratislava made by the artist. The question arises: was the original statue really replaced, and was the work now visible really brought from Moson in 1939, and if so, who was its creator? Perhaps the author of the Rigele monograph was mistaken, and it is not Alajos Rigele's statue that now stands on the pedestal? Since I have not found any documents or photographs of the first statue, the question is still open and requires further research. ; ; The Csallóközi Hírlap reported on Gútor on August 27, 1939: ; ; Unveiling of the Heroes' Memorial Statue in the Village of Gútor ; ; Gútor, Aug. 15. ; ; The village of Gútor stands in its old place, its church, school, and residential buildings are the old ones, the old image is fake - but its population has been renewed. It languished for twenty years, living its life as if under a yoke. The front-line soldiers of the village, who heroically stood their ground during the World War II, wanted to erect a memorial to their comrades who had fallen in the war as soon as possible. However, they could only fulfill this duty with tied hands. With the official permission of foreign rule, they had to erect a meaningless statue of a Hungarian soldier above the memorial plaque of heroes who could not be adorned with a plaque, and when it was inaugurated, the program had to include “hey slováci”. The people of the village stood around the unworthy statue in resignation, with bowed heads, and in despair. Their thoughts went far back. Now that the hearts of Hungarian people could beat openly, they considered it their first sacred duty to have a Hungarian soldier erected in memory of Hungarian heroes. The life-size statue of the Hungarian soldier made in Moson was placed on a cart placed in two boats across the Danube, and was transported there with quite a struggle. On the 13th of this month, the day of farewell here, its dedication and inauguration took place, which took place in the framework of an imposing ceremony. The tasteful decoration is due to the efforts of the scouts who are currently here (from Hatvan), especially their willing leaders. The local frontline soldiers, the levenets, firefighters, the band of ugly firefighters, and the local, brave, and enthusiastic teaching staff presented us with a surprising celebration. Frontline soldier president József Bors gave a moving introduction. Then there were recitations. Erzsike Nagy, a girl dressed in Hungarian, Frigyes Földes, and István Baráth recited the beautiful occasional poems with youthful fervor, filled with pride that they could remember our fallen heroes. Then frontline soldier Péter Bors told us what a duty they considered it to fight for their homeland. Then Dr. Andor Szmerinik, a Budapest court judge and landowner from Gútor, spoke. He described the fate of the Hungarian soldier in the war in a touching way. That approx. 660 thousand Hungarians fell, this also proves the Hungarian fighting spirit and devotion. The Hungarian soldier did not back down. The heavier cross always falls on the shoulders of the gentle. He painted the Hungarian fate with emotion, because he experienced it. He called on the youth to continue courageous endurance, to be loyal Horthy soldiers. (Enthusiastic cheering). Let the shroud fall at the call, a scout raised the shroud in the national colors, whereupon the Somorja military officer gentlemen, and all those present paid their respects in a respectful position in front of the statue. Chief Officer. Somorja chaplain József Mészáros then approached the statue, consecrated it, and gave an enthusiastic speech. Then Tamás Oksz, Szemet ig. teacher, addressed the mourners and read out the names of the 21 heroic dead. Wreath-laying, Anthem, I Believe in One God – the pious inauguration ended with the recitation. For twenty years we have wandered hesitantly, we have passed by the statue of our heroes as if destroyed. – Today we look at the statue of the Hungarian honvéd with our heads held high, you have received satisfaction, heroes of Gútor, in the Hungarian homeland our sigh goes up to the Lord of the world, the God of the Hungarians. Embrace the souls of our heroes, our Father! Give justice to Hungary!