JOAQUÍN PARICIO, RYTHM AND HARMONY
The long and emotional applause dedicated to JoaquínParicio, mayor of El Grado, following his funeral in
Torreciudad on 22 March was the last recognition to a man
who made friendship and service the constants features of
his existence.
Hundreds of people remarkably different in so many
aspects came up to that Marian location on the border of
Ribagorda with Somontano and Sobrarbe. But everybody
was convened by the capacity of harmony and unity that
characterized Joaquin. As with the ovation is the sum
of many personal applauses, each of us had- have- our
experience, our applause, our strength and cadence.
Different but shared. Perhaps it was the last lesson and
last message of a great mayor: Politics with a capital P and
without fussy villagers.
We lived some hours with sadness that turned out happyand full of hope. On 22 you felt well in High-Aragon, with
an overwhelming sight of nature, light, water and plenty
of snow. I appreciated the fruits of Joaquin’s life and the
groove he has left in so many that are the driving force
of rural development from politics, communication, small
business, citizenship.
At that time of serenity that was the last farewell it was
obvious that it is possible an honest exercise of the political
activity, beyond bad and noisy real examples. Because
most of them work for the general interest, even with
failures and difficulties.Joaquín built a leadership based on fondness, consistency
and service, as we, the Lions, appreciate in our stays in
Aragon, full of hospitality that Joaquin gave us. Based on
imagination and dedication. Encouraging, creating teams.
With joy, knowing how to distinguish the secondary. A good
example.
I think there lies the great reception that was his party in
Torreciudad: the same reception that was Joaquin’s life, a
life with rhythm and harmony.
Manuel Garrido