Ravenna, July 23, 2026 – Yesterday, **many gathered** to remember him. A flower held in their hands, a few whispered words, many downcast gazes. In the square in front of **Parco dei Cinque Pini**, in **Pinarella**, about 300 people wanted to remember **Nicola** and express their closeness to his father Giorgio. **Mayor Mirko Boschetti** was also present. The gathering, organized as a spontaneous gesture, brought together residents, friends, acquaintances, and people who, despite not having known Nicola closely, **were used to meeting him in the daily life of the town**. The area in front of the park thus became **a place of reflection**: **not a noisy demonstration**, but a composed moment, marked by emotion and the desire not to leave the family alone.
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A thought for his father Giorgio
Among those present, thoughts repeatedly went to **Giorgio**, Nicola’s father. “At this moment, **we must rally around him**,” says a friend. “Big speeches are not needed: **what’s needed is to make our presence felt**, concrete help, a helping hand.” Another acquaintance adds: “**Nicola was known by many**. We hope that this pain also turns into attention for those who live on the margins and risk being forgotten. **You cannot die this way**, with such cruelty.”
A collection for the funeral
In the silence of the square, the laid flowers and exchanged hugs conveyed the image of a wounded but present community. Now it will be a matter of trying to convince Giorgio to accept help from social services, but only if he agrees. Meanwhile, **a collection has also been activated for the necessary future expenses**, including the funeral. The Cervese community remains deeply shaken by the brutality with which Nicola was killed. A pain that, alongside the condolences for the father, strongly brings the issue of safety back to the center of the debate, especially in those everyday places that residents and visitors would like to continue to live without fear. Safety is loudly demanded in the Pinarella area, including the renovation of the parking area – where Nicola lived in his caravan a few steps from his father’s – and which is completely dark at night.
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