I sat here for seemingly hours trying to figure out what I should say. Managed to put something quite sizable down, but ended up deleting it because nothing was coming out right. Then I realized why: in times like these, less is more.
Grazie, Franco. Everyone should be so lucky. So lucky as to watch a great man give all to his love, having our love grow in turn. And now, here on earth, your legacy will live on for eternity.
Addio.