{"id":66747,"date":"2026-08-17T18:43:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T16:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.outono.net\/elentir\/?p=66747"},"modified":"2026-08-17T18:43:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T16:43:14","slug":"in-memory-of-corporal-javier-garcia-sancho-of-the-ume-who-died-in-the-line-of-duty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.outono.net\/elentir\/2026\/08\/17\/in-memory-of-corporal-javier-garcia-sancho-of-the-ume-who-died-in-the-line-of-duty\/","title":{"rendered":"In memory of Corporal Javier Garc\u00eda Sancho, of the UME, who died in the line of duty"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Spanish Armed Forces are once again in mourning for the death of one of their soldiers in the line of duty.<\/p>\n

The Military Emergency Unit (UME) has announced the death of Corporal Javier Garc\u00eda Sancho<\/a>, a member of the Fourth Emergency Intervention Battalion (BIEM IV), based in Zaragoza.<\/strong> The tragic event took place on Sunday afternoon, August 16, while he was participating in the firefighting missions for the Pe\u00f1as de Riglos forest fire in Huesca.<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/a><\/p>\n

The UME (Military Emergency Unit) stated: \"The incident occurred around 6:00 PM during firefighting operations at the Pe\u00f1as de Riglos fire<\/strong>, for which the Military Emergency Unit had been activated. The fire engine carrying the affected military personnel was traveling on a road in the operations area<\/strong>, in the strategically most important sector for containing the potential advance of the fire towards the Pe\u00f1a Oro area. Due to the heavy rainfall, the road was muddy and offered poor traction. These circumstances may have caused the vehicle to lose stability or control, resulting in its plunge and overturning<\/strong>, although the cause is currently under investigation.\"<\/em><\/p>\n

In its statement, the UME adds: \"Of the other three occupants of the fire truck, one was initially taken to the Miquel Servet Hospital<\/strong> and from there to the Military Hospital of Zaragoza. Meanwhile, the other two occupants, despite sustaining minor injuries, were also taken to the Military Hospital<\/strong> for a full evaluation.\"<\/em> I wish them a speedy recovery.<\/p>\n

My deepest condolences to the family and comrades of the deceased corporal.<\/strong> Grant him eternal rest, O Lord. Let perpetual light shine upon him. Rest in peace.<\/p>\n

Honor demanded and they obeyed,
\nDuty required it and they complied with it;
\nWith their blood the company was signed
\nWith their efforts they made the country great.<\/p>\n

They were big and strong, because they were
\nFaithful to the oath they swore.
\nThat's why they fought like brave men,
\nAnd they died like heroes.<\/p>\n

Dying for the country was his destiny,
\nLove Spain its eternal passion,
\nServe in the Armies his vocation and fate.<\/p>\n

They did not want to serve another Flag,
\nThey did not want to walk another path,
\nThey didn't know how to live any other way.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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