The commemoration of Rosario Fodale, a much loved figure in the cultural panorama of Messina, took place in recent days at Palazzo Zanca. During an event dedicated to poetry, he was awarded a memory award that wanted to recognize his civil and cultural commitment. Present were institutions, associations, friends and citizens who have shared paths and projects with him over the years.
At a very young age he arrived in Messina
In recalling his figure, some essential features of his biography were taken up. Fodal «He was born in Trapani in 1946, he first moved to Messina, at the age of fourteen, with his family, residing there from 1960 to 1965 and later returned to settle in 1977. At the end of his career in the Carabinieri, in which he reached the rank of Adjutant Marshal s. UPS. took leave in 1997″.
He remembered him as «he has won, with his honesty, with his great competence and with his behavior inspired by justice and human understanding, the affection of the inhabitants by demonstrating uncommon commitment and diligence, preparation, profound knowledge of the local environment and an innate sense of duty».
A reference in Messina culture
Once his career in the Army ended, his path found full expression in the cultural world. As reported in the biography, «in the city of the Strait, he created… the website “trapanesi.org”… then the site “siciliaweb.org” and again, in 2006, the online newspaper “messinaweb.eu”, which he still directs, and the cultural association “Messinaweb.eu”»with which «he organized over 50 cultural events».
His work as a scholar was also remembered: «has published a monograph on Giuseppe Macrì… an illustrated tourist guide… the volumes “Premio Orione 2017” and “Premio Orione dal 2009 al 2018”»in addition to the awards received, including «the Kiwanis Award – silver medallion…» And «the gold and silver plaque… delivered… on 6 December 2017».
The ceremony thus paid homage to a man who left a profound mark on the cultural life of the city, recalling his dedication, sensitivity and constant commitment to promoting collective knowledge and memory.