Each Could 21, we commemorate one of the vital heroic deeds in our historical past, the naval fight of Iquique.
There are few occasions in common historical past that may be in comparison with the feat that passed off within the waters of Iquique, not solely for instance of the heroism that the frigate captain Arturo Prat Chacón and the crew of the corvette Esmeralda took to its most expression; but additionally due to the that means and repercussions that it had on the event of the occasions of the conflict and our historical past. It is because of this that in the course of the month of Could our nation pays tribute to the Chilean Navy and one of the treasured treasures, our sea.
Thus, in an emotional tribute, civil-military authorities met this Friday on the Plaza de la Marina in Rancagua to commemorate the 145th anniversary of the Iquique Naval Fight and Day of Naval Glories.
The ceremony highlighted the heroic deed of frigate captain Arturo Prat and the crew of the Esmeralda, who on Could 21, 1879 gave their lives in protection of the homeland.
The occasion, organized to honor naval heroes, was attended by Carabineros, the Aviation Brigade and the Colchagua Regiment, whose members participated in a parade that attracted dozens of individuals. The attendees witnessed the martial step of the uniformed males, who paid honors to the reminiscence of Captain Prat and his males.
Varied establishments positioned floral choices on the bust of Arturo Prat, retaining his legacy alive and guaranteeing that new generations know his sacrifice for the nation.
The glory detachment made up of the Military, Navy and Carabineros of Chile, paid honors to the presidential delegate, Fabio López, who was accompanied by the commander of the Military Aviation Brigade and commander of the Rancagua army garrison, Brigadier Normal Juan Solari.
Throughout the ceremony, the Battle Band of the Colchagua Regiment marked the start of the army parade, highlighting the basic position of the Navy in perpetuating the determine of the hero of Iquique.
The representatives of the Navy emphasised the significance of younger Chileans being impressed by the lifetime of Prat, who on Could 21, 1879 sacrificed his life in protection of Chile.
First Lieutenant Bruno Flores of the Metropolitan Naval Station, highlighted in his speech the relevance of this heroic act in nationwide historical past and the significance of paying tribute to those that gave their lives for the sovereignty of Chile.
Thus, after the normal authorization to start the parade, granted by the presidential delegate Fabio López and Brigadier Normal Juan Solari, the completely different army models paraded in entrance of the grandstand, closing the presentation with the boxing of the Regiment’s instrumental band No. 19 Colchagua.
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