Vasco Rossi ricorda il padre su Facebook,My father, my guide, my shelter. It's 31st October 1979, you left us, worn down by fatigue. I still remember your half smile, dear father… sweet and gentle… The other part of you, they had taken away two years of Nazi concentration camp in Dortmund that you had to endure for not surrendering to their oppression, but in your eyes, I saw only regret, pain, and a profound sadness.
On that day, on a winter's night, I saw you gone, and I was left with the weight of grief, which seemed like an eternal storm. But in that darkness, I held on to the love we shared, and it became a beacon that guided me through the turbulent years.
October 31, 1979. It was a day that left an indelible mark on me. But even in the midst of sorrow, I felt a sense of liberation, a break free from the shackles of fear, as if the weight of the world had been lifted off my shoulders.
I remember your heart, which was always full of love and forgiveness, regardless of the hardships you faced. Your words, “Son, never forget, never forgive,” became a mantra in my mind, a guiding light in the darkest of times.
As I post this, on October 31st, I remember the pain and the memories that made us stronger. And I find comfort in the thought that you would want me, and all those who have been through similar struggles, to keep going, to keep fighting, to keep loving.
Your sacrifice, your struggle, your story must be told, must be remembered. It's our duty, our duty to the memory of those who came before us, to those who gave their lives for freedom, and to ourselves, to the future we hope to create.
I know that you're no longer here, but your memory stays with me, and it will continue to guide me. Even though it's been many years since your passing, your spirit remains with me, reminding me of the power of love, forgiveness, and resilience.
As I look to the future, I know that I will continue to face challenges, just as you did, but I will also remember the love and the strength you've given me. In the many ways you've encouraged me to be, I will continue to thank you, and to honor the sacrifices you made.
I will keep working to create a better world, a world where love and compassion will prevail. And I will keep remembering you, always.