“Today at the Naval League of Locri, it was truly moving to attend the ceremony of the two sailing boats ‘Ezio’ and ‘Cicci’, dedicated respectively to the memory of Vincenzo Grasso and Francesco Fortugno, Mafia victims: from the dark and sad years to a sea of legality “.
This was said by the regional councilor for work, the environment and tourism, Giovanni Calabrese, Former mayor of the city of Locri, intervening at the event that took place this morning on the Ionian Sea in the Locrese city.
“Memory – continued the regional councilor – helps us to understand and remember the people who have lived honesty and courage is our most authentic way of honoring them and preserving their inheritance. Two different figures, forty and fat, but united by the values of integrity and sacrifice, removed with a vile hand from the affection of family, friends. civil and military, reiterating the importance of believing in what you do, pursuing the common good “.
“Promoting the values of legality and respect are essential to build a different Calabria, free from violence and mafias and the region led by the president Roberto Occhiuto is next to these events, is next to the honest men and women, it is next to the municipalities and administrators who work with seriousness and honesty. I remember the difficult moments of the past, Today Locri is the land of art, history and culture, and I am convinced that our daily commitment will determine a different future for our region, where our children will be able to live freely and help make this land more and more beautiful. I am truly proud – he finally remarked Calabrian – to see my city hosting these events, I am proud to see men and women who commit themselves to the community, and see these boats sailing with the children and young people of the light points of San Luca and Platì on board, in collaboration with Save the Children, gave an added value to the event, making us even more enchanting our wonderful sea, a resource to be enhanced and protected “.
The boats confiscated from the trafficking of migrants and entrusted to the state that represent a powerful symbol of legality and rebirth, are part of the “sea of legality” campaign, which started on June 28, 2024 from Ostia with the presence of the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella.
The fleet of the Italian Naval League, which today has 25 boats along all Italian coasts, are all dedicated to the memory of heroes of legality.
Present at the event: Maria Grazia Laganàwife of Francesco FortugnoStefania Grasso, daughter of Vincenzo Grasso, Arturo Guida, President of the Italian Naval League section of Locri, the Admiral Donato Marzanonational president of the Italian Naval League, Giuseppe Fontanamayor city of Locri, Monsignor Francesco Oliva– Bishop of the diocese Locri Gerace, Isabella Mianovice -prefect of Reggio Calabria, Antonio di NotoRegional Director for Calabria – Customs and Monopolies Agency, Anna Parrettapresident of Legambiente Calabria and the journalist Anna La Rosa.