In memory of Corporal Edgar Mallo Baena, who died in a parachute jump

The Spanish Army is in mourning again today for the death in the line of duty of one of its soldiers, this time in Huesca.

This morning, the Spanish Army announced the death of Corporal Edgar Mallo Baena, a Paratrooper Legionnaire of the Advanced Reconnaissance Company (CRAV) of the 6th Engineer Battalion of the "Almogávares" 6th Paratrooper Brigade (BRIPAC).

Corporal Mallo died during a nighttime parachute jump in Exercise "Tormenta Alada 26" (Winged Storm 26) held in the aforementioned Aragonese city. The deceased soldier joined the Spanish Army in 2018, was a resident of Alcantarilla (Murcia), and was awarded the Cross of Military Merit with White Distinction and the Commemorative Medals for Operation Balmis and the DANA storm.

My deepest condolences to the family and comrades of the deceased corporal. Grant him eternal rest, O Lord. Let perpetual light shine upon him. Rest in peace.

Honor demanded and they obeyed,
Duty required it and they complied with it;
With their blood the company was signed
With their efforts they made the country great.

They were big and strong, because they were
Faithful to the oath they swore.
That's why they fought like brave men,
And they died like heroes.

Dying for the country was his destiny,
Love Spain its eternal passion,
Serve in the Armies his vocation and fate.

They did not want to serve another Flag,
They did not want to walk another path,
They didn't know how to live any other way.