On August 31, on the first anniversary of Giovanbattista Cutolo's death, his mother Daniela invites everyone to participate in a gathering in Piazza Municipio, Naples, to remember the young musician.
The event, which will begin at 11:30 a.m., will be a moment of reflection and celebration of GiòGiò's life, whose legacy lives on through the numerous initiatives launched in his memory.
In an open letter, Daniela shares her deep sorrow for the loss of her son and her pride in the courageous man he was. Quoting Franco Battiato, GiòGiò's mother emphasizes how her son will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved him.
One year ago, on August 31, 2023, Naples woke up in shock at the tragic news: Giovanbattista Cutolo, a promising musician of just 24 years old, was killed in Piazza Municipio after a trivial argument. An absurd act that shattered a dream and plunged an entire community into despair.
Today, twelve months later, the city comes together to remember GiòGiò, as his friends affectionately called him. At 11:30 on Saturday, August 31, in Piazza Municipio, a moving gathering organized by Giovanbattista's mother, Daniela Di Maggio, will be held. A moment of recollection and reflection, but also a celebration of the life of a young man who, despite his short existence, managed to touch the hearts of many.
"Dear Gio, my love, how are you?"
"12 seconds" is how Daniela titled the open letter in which she retraces the last year, an odyssey of pain and anger, but also of pride in her son. "Dear Gio, my love, how are you?", the woman wonders, imagining her son in a place where time doesn't flow.
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"The only thing worthy of this year spent without you was all the beauty you created around you: classrooms, songs, poems, drawings, concerts, scholarships, benches, trees, standing ovations, theaters, classical music pieces were dedicated to you."
GiòGiò, a cheerful young man with a passion for music, dreamed of turning his talent into a profession. His death profoundly shocked the Neapolitan cultural world, which honored him with numerous events and initiatives. The gold medal for civil valor, awarded to him by Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi, was an official recognition of his courage and humanity.
"Because you are a special being, and we will take care of you."
"Because you are special, and we will take care of you," writes Daniela, quoting Franco Battiato's famous song. A message of hope and affection that resonates strongly in the hearts of those who knew GiòGiò and those who, even without having met him, were touched by his story.
Saturday's rally will be an opportunity to remember GiòGiò and reiterate the importance of building a more just and caring society. It's a call to never forget and to continue fighting for a better future, a future where violence has no place.
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