Retiring firefighter fulfills promise to daughter by lowering Virgin of La Paloma image

Félix Alonso, a firefighter nearing retirement after 41 years of service, will fulfill a promise to his daughter by performing the traditional act of lowering the image of the Virgin of La Paloma. This act is a cherished tradition for Madrid's firefighters.

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el-mundoSpanish18d ago

El último servicio de Félix, el bombero que bajará el lienzo de la Virgen de La Paloma por una petición de su hija: "'¡Papá, me lo prometiste! Te vas a jubilar y no has descolgado el cuadro"

A punto de retirarse tras 41 años de servicio, Félix Alonso cumplirá con la tradición de descender la imagen de la Virgen, patrona de los bomberos Leer

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Retiring firefighter fulfills promise to daughter by lowering Virgin of La Paloma image

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El último servicio de Félix, el bombero que bajará el lienzo de la Virgen de La Paloma por una petición de su hija: "'¡Papá, me lo prometiste! Te vas a jubilar y no has descolgado el cuadro"

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