What does it mean to face danger with unwavering courage? The Sergio Bazzega Plaque, right before your eyes, stands as a testament to such bravery. The plaque commemorates Sergio Bazzega, a Maresciallo of the Italian Police Force. He was tragically killed on December 15, 1976, during a raid on the home of a Red Brigades terrorist. Bazzega and his colleague, Deputy Commissioner Vittorio Padovani, found themselves in a terrifying situation. They could have fired upon the suspect, but the terrorist’s parents were in their line of fire. In a selfless act of courage, Bazzega and Padovani chose not to shoot, refusing to risk innocent lives. This act of restraint ultimately cost them their lives. While the terrorist was killed in the ensuing confrontation, the heroism of Sergio Bazzega, commemorated here at this plaque, reminds us of the profound costs of courage and the value of human life even in the face of terror.
Nuovo Cimitero di Cologno Monzese
“A timeless sanctuary,” the old woman whispered, her gaze fixed on the rows of marble within Nuovo Cimitero di Cologno