In Eritrea, a well and a cistern built in memory of Matthew Capone
• 30 OCTOBER 2013 • UPDATED AT 14:40
Grosseto - A well and a cistern for water for the children and families of a village in Eritrea, this is the work that will be carried out at the behest of the family, with the donations collected in memory of Matthew Capone, the fifteen year old youth died following an accident with the scooter on May 23.
Antonio, Paola and Philip Capone, father, mother and brother of Matthew, wish 'to thank from my heart all the people who have been close in this difficult time and, above all, those who with their donations in memory of Matthew have shown how know a community in times of trouble, gather around values of compassion and solidarity. "
Thanks to the contributions of so many people, was collected the sum of € 10,743.00. These resources will be allocated to the Mission of the Vincentian Fathers of Hebo in Eritrea, and will be used for the construction of a well and a cistern in a nearby village. The Vincentian Missionaries and the Daughters of Charity of Naples are present in Eritrea since 1946, and thanks to donations from benefactors Italians, many of whom Grosseto, has created an orphanage for children without a mother. Water is so precious, especially for some countries, may offer to many children and their families a new lease of life.
"I was very impressed with your desire to remember Matthew through a gesture so important for those who live an uncomfortable situation where what you did will remain in everyone's memory for eternity - says Father Teclemicael Tekeste, Head of the Mission of Hebo -. This donation will make it possible to realize a project for the construction of a well that will quench the thirst of countless people across the water source of life since the beginning of time. "
(Software translation)
http://www.ilgiunco.net/2013/10/30/in-eritrea-costruiti-un-pozzo-e-una-cisterna-in-ricordo-di-matteo-capone/
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