Naples. "Thirty-five years. Thirty-five years of deafening silence, of unacceptable injustice, of a wound that does not heal.
The Ponticelli massacre took my father's life, and with it a piece of my heart. Yet, those responsible remain free, protected by a wall of silence and complicity.
Speaking is Marco De Cicco, son of Gaetano, one of the innocent victims of the Sayonara bar massacre in Ponticelli, at the 35th anniversary of the shootout between clans that killed two Camorra members and four innocent bystanders, including his father, does not hide his bitterness for justice remaining undone.
"The Camorra has sown death in our neighborhood, but it hasn't broken our desire for justice.
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During the commemorative procession Organized by Libera to honor the victims, Marco De Cicco shared his experience as a son affected by a tragedy that left wounds still open in the community.
"Young people are our hope, our strength. Seeing them participate in the commemorations fills my heart with pride. But their commitment is not enough. Institutions must assume their responsibilities, and the judiciary must do everything possible to bring the guilty to justice. We cannot allow the murder of my father and other innocent people to go unpunished.
I ask all of you—institutions, citizens, and young people—not to forget. Not to lower your guard. To continue fighting for truth and justice. Because only in this way can we honor the memory of the victims and build a better future, free from fear and violence.
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