BUSTO ARSIZIO – This morning, Thursday 9 May, the naming ceremony of the barracks took place Guardia di Finanza of Busto, headquarters of the Busto Arsizio Group.
Righteous Among the Nations
The property, located in via Palestro, known as Villa Pozziwas named in memory of the officer Giulio Massarelli, decorated with the Righteous Among the Nations Medal, originally from Terni, for having personally contributed, in multiple circumstances, during the period of Nazi occupation of Northern Italy, to the rescue of numerous Jews, accompanying them to the border with Switzerland and, putting their lives in serious danger, helping them to leave the country until the liberation of Italy.
The parterre
The ceremony began with the rendering of honors to the Interregional Commander of North Western Italy of the Guardia di Finanza, Army Corps General Fabrizio Carrarini, who took his place among the numerous political, civil, religious and military authorities and the guests who attended. Representatives of the highest institutional positions in the Province of Varese participated in the naming of the barracks.
The flag raising
After the interventions of the Provincial Commander of Varese, Brigadier General Crescenzo Sciaraffa and the Interregional Commander of North Western Italy of the Guardia di Finanza, Army Corps General Fabrizio Carrarini, the evocative flag-raising ritual took place, to the tune of the National Anthem. For the occasion the Mayor, Emanuele Antonelli, donated the Tricolor to the barracks, personally delivering it into the hands of the Interregional Commander of North Western Italy.
The license plate
After the flag raising ceremony, the plaque naming the barracks was unveiled by the godmother of the ceremony, Mrs. Monica Massarelli, nephew of the decorated soldier, and subsequently the blessing of the plaque, by HE Monsignor Severino Carlo Pagani, Provost of Busto Arsizio, and the reading of the Financier’s Prayer by the Military Chaplain, Don Simone Salvadore.
The gift
For the occasion, Mr Massimo Massarelli, nephew of the decorated soldier, handed over to the Interregional Commander of North Western Italy a gift made by himself, as a symbol of gratitude, affection and closeness to all the Fiamme Gialle d’Italia, which will be exhibited at the Busto Arsizio Group. A group of students also participated in the ceremony of the Alessandro Manzoni primary school of Busto Arsizio who wanted to deliver a collection of drawings on the Guardia di Finanza to the Interregional Commander of North Western Italy. The ceremony concluded with the traditional toast.
