Commemoration of the Nassiriya victims in Collegno (2026)
Date of the event:
On 12 November 2026 the City of Collegno commemorated the victims of the Nassiriya massacre, the attack that took place on 12 November 2003 in Iraq, in which 19 Italians, both military personnel and civilians serving in the country's peace mission, lost their lives. The ceremony was held in piazza 1° Maggio, at the memorial dedicated to the fallen of Nassiriya. [1][2]
The ceremony
The wreath-laying was attended by the mayor of Collegno, Matteo Cavallone, the president of the City Council, Enrico Manfredi, and the commander of the Carabinieri station, Lieutenant Mario Rocchi. Representatives of the city's veterans' associations were also present, including the National Association of Carabinieri, the Collegno section of the Alpini, and the Renzo Cattaneo section of Anpi in Collegno. [1][2]
The moment of remembrance paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the attack and renewed the memory of their sacrifice, while also reaffirming the value of the service and commitment of those who work, even far from their own country, to safeguard peace and security. [1][2]
The mayor's words
Mayor Cavallone stated: "Remembering the victims of Nassiriya remains a duty for the community and a legacy of memory to be passed on to new generations. Twenty-three years after that tragic day, Collegno thus renews its closeness to the victims' families and its recognition of all those who, in uniform and not, have served the country with courage and dedication." [1][2]
Sources
- Collegno ha ricordato le vittime della strage di Nassiriya — TorinoOggi, 12 November 2026
- Collegno ricorda i Caduti di Nassiriya — Valsusa Oggi, 12 November 2026