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This past Saturday, October 12, Jumilla celebrated Columbus Day, National Day, with a grand ceremony in honor of the flag of Spain, sign up sovereignty, independence, unity and integrity of the Spanish people, as well as recognition of the Civil Guard Corps of Jumilla, which on that day also celebrated the feast of its patron saint, the Virgen del Pilar.
The military ceremony began with the entrance of the flag of Spain, carried by members of the Guardia Civil in Jumilla, and subsequent lifting accompanied by the national anthem of Spain.
In memory to the memory of the fallen in the line of duty, two agents, one of the Guardia Civil and other Local Police Jumilla, carried a wreath to the flagpole, as well symbol of union between the two bodies .
The interpretation of "Death is not the end", put the final touch to the ceremony to honor the fallen by Spain.
The mayor of Jumilla, Enrique Jimenez, was commissioned to open the round of speeches highlighting the Spanish people's sovereignty represented in its ultimate symbol, the flag of Spain.
"The flag is the symbol of all Spanish, pay homage to her is to honor the democratic Spain and the union of the peoples who live together in it."
He continued thanking the highest authority the work of the security forces "one of the most worthy and most noble of accounts can function in a democratic state, protecting the freedom of citizens, and ensuring the security of the people", and tinged , "with your effort and sacrifice you help to strengthen the roots and prestige of our democracy."
Meanwhile, the Civil Guard Lieutenant Jumilla, Alfonso Martinez Portillo, welcomed the cooperation of the City in the performance of the act, as well as residents of the municipality for "his signs of affection towards this security".
Lieutenant highlighted in his speech the 170-year history with the Civil Guard counts, and wanted to send some touching words of remembrance, peers who, for various reasons, are no longer in the body.
Finally, the post commander Lieutenant Guard Jumilla, Juan Manuel Garcia Pina, closed the round of speeches, highlighting the ongoing work of the Civil Guard plays for the normal development of safety and convenience throughout the country, "in which the spirit of sacrifice and love of country is still script, and critical mission. "
After the official ceremony and military authorities and assistants went to the church of Santiago, where there was a mass in honor of the Virgen del Pilar.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Jumilla
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