The metropolitan mayor Roberto Lagalla proclaimed mourning in the municipalities of the metropolitan city of Palermo for the day after tomorrow when the funeral of Sara Campanella will take place in Misilmeri, murdered in Messina by a university colleague of his. At the Palazzo Comitini and in all the municipalities of the province, the flags will be exhibited at half auction as a sign of mourning and closeness to the families of the victims. “With this act – explains the mayor Lagalla – the metropolitan administration intends to interpret solemnly the feeling of profound pain of the whole community of the city of Palermo and the territory of the province. A community that on Monday, in mourning, will also remember the tragic disappearance of Laura Papadia, also Palermo as Sara, killed in Spoleto by her husband ».
City mourning for Monday 7 April also proclaimed by the mayor of Messina Basilein conjunction with the funeral of the young student. The whole city tightens with deep pain around the Campanella family, hit by such a cruel and unjust loss. The funeral will be held at 11 am, at the church of San Giovanni Battista a Misilmer (Palermo). As a sign of condolence and participation, all the public events scheduled for that day will be suspended, the municipal flags will be exhibited at half auction on public buildings and all citizens is invited to observe a minute of silence at 11 am.
“The city mourning is not only a sign of respect and closeness to Sara’s family – said Mayor Federico Basile – but also a strong moment of collective reflection. We must make our voice heard against all forms of violence, especially the one that affects women. Each victim is a deep wound for the entire community”.
The Municipal Administration also invites schools, shops, public and private entities, cultural, sporting and social associations to join the city mourning in the forms deemed most appropriate, helping to honor Sara’s memory with gestures of silence, respect and awareness.