Even today, 17 years after the tragedy, the neighborhood of Ponticelli he does not forget Francesco Paolillo, the boy who died falling from a building under construction to save his little friend.
Today the anniversary of the tragedy fell on a Tuesday like 17 years ago. As always, many memories from the neighborhood kids with banners and balloons and messages near his little altar.
Particularly touching was the memory message from his mother: “Dear Francesco, love of your Mother, not a day goes by that my thoughts don’t go to you.
You have left an unfillable void between us and only our prayers, addressed to the Lord, can partially heal our deep wounds.
I am sure that you will play among the angels, after all you were already an Angel, when you were among us.
Turn your gaze towards us from time to time and grant us the peace and serenity that you finally enjoy.
One day far away, we will reunite and make up for the time that was denied us but until then, I would like to believe that you are one of the many stars that shine and smile at night.
Hi Francesco, pure soul, have fun I love you (your Mamy)”.
In short
The tragedy of the boy who fell from a building under construction. The touching memory of the mother
- Today the anniversary of the tragedy fell on a Tuesday, just like 17 years ago.
- As always, the neighborhood kids left many memories with banners, balloons, and messages near his little altar.
- The memory message from his mother was particularly touching: "Dear Francesco, love of your Mother, not a day goes by that I don't think of you…
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The tragedy of the boy who fell from a building under construction. The touching memory of the mother
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Today the anniversary of the tragedy fell on a Tuesday, just like 17 years ago.
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As always, the neighborhood kids left many memories with banners, balloons, and messages near his little altar.










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