Today the political world as well as the Imathia society are in mourning, as the former Deputy Minister of Finance and New Democracy MP, Apostolos Vesiropoulos, He is heading towards his last home. His death, at the age of 59, from sudden heart attack, during his vacation in Halkidiki, he plunged into sadness those who knew him, and not only.
The funeral sequence of the secretary of the KO of the New Democracy will be held at Holy Metropolitan Church of the Assumptionin Alexandria Imathia, at 12:00 noon. The state leadership is expected to attend to bid farewell to the deceased.
“I felt unwell in the House, he called me every day to see how I was”
The former SYRIZA MP, Tryphon AlexiadisSpeaking to SKAI, he referred with emotion to his own personal experience with the deceased.
Mr. Alexiadis described the Apostle Vesisropoulos as “a great political and capable official of the New Democracy financial staff”, while stressing that he had known him for many years, since, at a young age, they had been appointed as tax officers at the Ministry of Finance.
He also revealed with great emotion that when he had a serious adventure with his health and felt unwell in the House, Apostolos Vesisropoulos immediately rushed to stand by his side. Indeed, he said, he did not confine herself to instant support, but he phoned daily to learn about his health, a gesture that deeply moved him.
PEPIE: “His memory will remain indelible”
His memory can become the lighthouse that will lead to the establishment of measures to prevent similar tragedies. For this reason, the immediate and compulsory defibrillators are proposed by PEPIE in all busy and public spaces.
Essentially, at every point where people are gathered, such as:
- Sports spaces: Stadiums, marinas
- Transfers: Ports, Shipyards, Airports, Airplanes, Public Transport, Boats and Boats
- Commercial and Training Centers: Shopping malls, schools
- Recreation areas: Beaches
The Panhellenic Association of Crews, led by the President of CPT. Dr. George Valis has already been actively contributing to the placement of defibrillators in remote areas, underlining their importance.
However, the recent tragic event shows that there is no longer time for delays. As a minimum of tribute to Apostolos Vesyropoulos and in order to link his name to the salvation of lives, it is proposed that the relevant bill be named after him. Such a move will be a legacy of hope and security, so that we will never mourn an unfair loss again.
In a statement on social media, the President of PEPIE states:
With immense sadness I was informed of the unjust loss of my beloved friend, Apostolos Vesiropoulos.
His loss leaves a huge gap, as he was a great man, a worthy friend and a distinct character, who, with his morality and presence, marked the lives of all those who were lucky enough to know him.
I wish my heartfelt trip to my dear friend and express my most sincere condolences to his family and all his relatives. His memory will remain alive and indelible in our hearts.
A man of the offer
Apostolos Vesyropoulos was born in 1965 and dedicated his life to politics, contribution and social action. He studied accounting at the TEI of Larissa and continued his studies with a master’s degree in public law and political science.
Began his career as taxiou in Veriawhile also a member of the Board of Directors of the DAKE Tax Office. His political journey began with the Local Government as a Prefectural Advisor and Deputy Mayor of Imathia, and in 2010 he was elected President of NODE Imathia of the New Democracy.
His entry into the House took place in June 2012, and managed to re -election to all the subsequent elections. In 2019, he was first elected in preference crosses and placed as Deputy Minister of Finance In the first government of Kyriakos Mitsotakis, a position he held until May 2023, where he was re -elected, also first in crosses.
His death has caused emotion throughout the political world, which has expressed his condolences to the family. Apostolos Vesyropoulos leaves behind his wife and two children. In her message, the family begs for wreaths to strengthen social bodies and charities, thereby honoring his memory.