Kostas Simitis: “Frouros” next to his coffin Thanasis Filipopoulos’ bodyguard

For decades he was his “guard angel” and when the last farewell time arrived he stood by his coffin to accompany the former Prime Minister to his last residence. Thanasis Filipopoulos was the head of security of Kostas Simitis for many years. With him he traveled to all parts of the world and always spread a net of protection to the former prime minister. All of PASOK knew and knows Thanasis, a kind man and excellent professional. He was found in the security of Kostas Simitis at the time he was Prime Minister and continued to be next to him, even when he left politics. He did that today. CORVERSE Thanasis Filipopoulos, until the beginning of the exodus sequence remained next to Kostas Simitis’ coffin, once again following protocol, but also the instructions of his heart. In fact, Kostas Simitis’ close associate and bodyguard a few hours after his death, . “This journey you chose to leave without asking me, without having planned it, you had never done so. So suddenly… You didn’t even say hello. The vast universe embraces you, your decision, I’m too small to judge… Thank you, President! Athanatos 05/01/2025 …”, written by Thanasis Filipopoulos.