«They described you as a hero and I didn't understand why. Then I understood."

Touching message from Virginia Riva, Gigi's niece, three days after the death of Rombo di Tuono .

The girl, Nicola's daughter, turned 22 two days before her grandfather's death, wrote her farewell in a long post on Facebook, written "with tears in her eyes" . A message that also demonstrates the very strong bond between Rombo di Tuono and his grandchildren .

«Hello grandfather, I write these words with tears in my eyes, far from home. I still can't believe you're no longer here. Without saying a word you taught me respect, honesty, perseverance. Ever since I was little, we had such a strong bond, which perhaps not everyone was able to understand, and even if we didn't speak every day you were always there for me. I have always admired you, you managed to make an entire population fall in love with you ."

She continues: «When I was little and they talked to me about you, they described you as a hero, people got excited and I didn't understand why. But little by little, as I grew up, I managed to understand it. You are such a pure person, an example for everyone , proof that if one wants, one can, no matter what difficulties life throws at them."

Virginia is "proud" to be able to call him grandfather: "But not because you scored so many goals or because you played football, but because you are truly an example for me , I hope that my children will have the same values and principles as you and I would like people they would follow your example as a man a little more."

Now that you're up there, the girl continues, "you've finally found your peace and tranquility, I'm happy that you were able to hug your whole family again, who I know how much you missed them ."

«I will always carry you with me, in my heart – the conclusion -, and I know that you will protect me and the whole family. Your Totolina." With a heart at the end.

(Unioneonline)

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