Mauro Fissore

Dear colleagues of the Alpine protected areas, Dear friends,

We are writing to you today with a very sad message. Our colleague and dear friend Mauro Fissore from the Parco naturale Alpi Marittime passed away unexpectedly some days ago.

Mauro was not just an outstanding person and colleague, a friend to many of us; he was also the soul of the Memorial Danilo Re.

Many of you knew him personally, many have participated for 20 years and more in the Danilo Re Memorial competitions. His name is inextricably linked to the Memorial event he created almost 30 years ago in memory of his colleague Danilo – now the sad truth is, that he joined definitely his colleague and friend of those days.

Mauro was extraordinary in his kindness, his openness for all new things, his dedication for nature protection and his always radiant presence that conveyed happiness, sincerity and friendship. He was a great artist and his concerts during the Saturday night of the Memorial are legendary.

Now the story of the Memorial must and will go on, but it will never be the same. Nothing and no one can replace Mauro, but we will do our best to carry on in his spirit and generosity.

Mauro was a symbol and a driving force of alpine friendship and cooperation among alpine rangers. This friendship will endure, and alpine rangers, along with all the other colleagues from the Alpine protected areas will continue to work together for the Alps.

In memory of Mauro,

The ALPARC President, Director and Team

Chambéry, July 11th 2024