Defense and Minister Guido Crosetto
express "the deepest condolences for the sudden death overnight
of Army 1st Marshal Francesco Branca, who was engaged in a
mission in Novo Selo,Bulgaria. An ideal embrace and heartfelt
sympathy to his family, friends and colleagues at this time of
great sorrow." Thus on X the Ministry of Defense. Ignazio La
Russa, president of the Senate: "I learned with deep sorrow of
the sudden death of Army 1st Marshal Francesco Branca, who was
engaged in a mission in Novo Selo, Bulgaria. To his family,
fellow soldiers and the leadership of the Army and Defense send
my personal and the Senate of the Republic's heartfelt
condolences." "I join the grief and condolences of Defense
Minister Hon. Guido Crosetto on the sudden death of Army 1st
Marshal Francesco Branca, who was engaged in a mission in Novo
Selo, Bulgaria. I express my sympathy to the family and friends
of the serviceman and to the entire Army family." Thus
Undersecretary of Defense Isabella Rauti. "I express closeness
and feelings of deep condolence to the family and effects of 1st
Marshal Francesco Branca, who was deployed on a mission in Novo
Selo, Bulgaria, and suddenly passed away in the night." Thus
Undersecretary of Defense Matteo Perego of Cremnago. "Heartfelt
condolences and solidarity to the Army and its Chief of Staff,
General Carmine Masiello for the loss," he concluded.
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