The Posadas held the commemorative vigil of Veterans Day and were killed by the Falklands War

With the monument of the Malvinas Islands illuminated by the celestial and white colors, the post-Adelante artists organized a vigil on the coast of Posadas to honor the ex-combatants and fallen in the Falklands war. A large crowd accompanied the moving tribute attended by the Vice Governor of the province, Oscar Herrera Ahuad, and the Minister of Government, Marcelo Pérez.

Ahuad, who emphasized the importance of this date to be able to transmit to future generations the knowledge and love of the country. "This is a period of teaching and valuing values," he said.

Under a cloudy sky, the posadeña family reunited on the banks of the Paraná River to listen to the musicians who gave a repertoire of songs and moving poems to all those who gave their lives for the Argentine flag.

Marcelo Perez said: "This is a very important date, where we must respectfully honor the respect we attach to all those who have left their blood in the Falklands."

The dance was also in the hands of the Ballet of the School, who performed an emotional choreography with flags and costumes referring to the Falklands War that elicited a large ovation from the presents.

Joselo Shuap, with his version of Víctor Heredia's "surviving" song, touched the hearts of the audience who still remember all those young people who left their lives for their country.

The local act of April 2 will take place at the Monument aux morts, Malvinas, Costanera and Lanusse, this Tuesday at 8:30.

Malvinas: a wound that remains open

After 37 years, Argentina continues to remember these young people who, armed with courage, left for the Malvinas Islands, some of them were able to return and others left their lives in countries that seem so far away for the Argentines.

Evelio Castelnovo, president of the Falklands Veterans' Federation in Misiones, said the pbadage of time helped heal wounds, but he did not forget the promises, loyalty and commitment of his colleagues he shared with One of the most difficult moments of his life.

"The only thing that will not happen to be forgotten are the compañeros, a lot of friends who stayed in the Falklands," he said.

The Falklands war has created indestructible links between soldiers, which even death can not erase. Castelnovo recalled a promise made to one of his companions, a native of Chaco, who would support each other to death, side by side.

Finally, the president of the Falklands Veterans Federation in Misiones said that the federation was born from the need to fight for recognition that deserve all those who participated in the act.

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