Gaia Romani, Milan’s Councilor for Civic Services, represented the city at the funeral of Cecilia De Astis, the 71-year-old woman struck and killed by a stolen car driven by four teenagers. Speaking after the service with De Astis’s son Filippo, Romani stated the city administration will seek a dedicated space within City Hall District 5 to honor De Astis’s memory.
“It was a touching service, where hope was the recurring theme. The children showed immense dignity; we’ve truly stood by them constantly these days, supported by the entire neighborhood. Being here was important for us,” Romani told journalists following the ceremony.
“Obviously, there’s also a request to ensure this tragedy isn’t in vain. As institutions, we each focus on our responsibilities to do more in response to what happened. So,” she continued, “it was a profound honor to be present, feeling a tremendous sense of solidarity and pride in being part of a challenging neighborhood that knows how to be a true community.”
Romani defended the Gratosoglio district: “Gratosoglio is not an abandoned or resource-poor area. On the contrary, it’s a neighborhood full of good people and organizations working hard every day. As often happens, we must not let crime headlines overshadow the daily efforts of all Gratosoglio residents. This is where we must start rebuilding.”
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