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Article published: 02/07/2018 09:02
We learn from the press note published in the newsroom:
" Defense, 2 July 1993 Battle of the Pastificio, the Ten, Col. Gianfranco Paglia recalls the events that took place 25 years ago in Mogadishu, Somalia
"I would have liked to go to Mogadishu to lay a wreath in the honor of the Fallen on July 2 1993, but 25 years later, it is not possible "
Commenting on The Ten The Colonel MOVM Gianfranco Paglia remembers the events that occurred during the Battle of Checkpoint Pasta, which went into history as the battle of the Pastificio for the hard battle between the Italian contingent engaged in a raid for the seizure of arms and rebels Somali led by Aidid The Italian contingent had three deaths: Andrea Millevoi lieutenant Lancieri di Montebello, Sergeant Magg Stefano Paolicchi 9th Rgt of Assalto Col.Moschin, Pasquale B Accaro Corporal of the 186th Parachute Regiment "Folgore" and 23 wounded of which then – explains the note – Sub-tenant paratroopers Gianfranco Paglia, today gold medal for military valor conferred for the actions carried out in combat
"Somalia – continues Paglia – has become over time an open terrorist center and this is arrived because, in my opinion, the missions are not born with an expiry date and should not be interrupted even when they are registered victims. I always refer to Bosnia and Kosovo as examples of nations in which, having maintained the presence of our military, we have given – explains the note – an important contribution to pacification. Returning to this July 2 and tracing all that has happened, I can affirm, without fear of being denied, that despite everything is perfectible, we behaved in the best way possible, thinking fully accomplish our duty. Because it is not a question of heroism, as is often said in a simplistic way. We are not heroes, but people who made a choice of life many years ago, in which sacrifice and work for the weakest are at the root of everything. Honoring the oath of the flag until the extreme sacrifice is part of our task. Very often, I wonder if I'm sorry. The answer is always the same: the only regret for me and those who fought that day (Captain Riccò then who released Pasquale Baccaro from the middle, Sergeant Magg Bozzini was in the middle shot, S. Ten Bonetti , the Ten Carbonetti, the Trojan Sea set their vehicles on fire) will always be the one who did not come back alive. Since that day, I have continued in my little way of serving my country by always trying to – explain the note – do my homework. Remembering our Fallen and making it clear to new generations and to all those who choose to wear the military uniform is not a stopgap and that the Armed Forces are not an employment agency but this uniform contains such values as Loyalty, "Honor, Amor di Patria in which it is necessary to identify and believe, it is only in this way that it is possible to face difficult choices on the ground, to risk his own life to save his partner or someone who does not know him at all. On this special occasion, my thoughts are with all those who have returned to a coffin wrapped in the Tricolore and to all members of the family of the Fallen who work to keep the memory alive so that this sacrifice does not come in vain. In different cities of Italy, from the Aosta Valley to Apulia, despite the fact that they have pbaded – explains the note – many years today commemorates the 2nd of July. I find all this an act of civilization towards those who fought by believing in an ideal and who, at the time of need, did not give up but fought to defend the country's system. ""
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