Sends you a last farewell to Gianfranco Molinari

On the morning of 23rd January, passed away Gianfranco Molinari, appraised and unforgettable colorectal surgeon from Brescia, a member of our society for decades, former delegate of the region of Lombardia, organiser and chairman of numerous conferences.
His death leaves a gap that cannot be filled and a profound bitterness in all those who had the pleasure of knowing him and appreciating his professionalism, his clinical acumen, his thoughtfullness in his decisions and most of all his humanity.
He had wanted to transmit these personal capabilities with discretion although his professional value was not appreciated by all.
In fact he confessed that at times he felt neglected and probably isolated.
As the announcer of this news, I was near to him in these last years of agony, and I can assert that he fought with extreme perseverance and awareness up to the very last minute, trying to win his lost battle, in the same manner he had fought to cure all his patients.
We begin to appreciate the righteous only when they are no longer present and that is why the memory of his humanity and professionalism will remain in our hearts forever.
As a society we could not afford and did not want to lose Gianfranco Molinari but now feel the need to express our gratitude by drawing close to his loved ones to pay him homage.
thank you for having been with us and for having given us so much.We will try to follow your example as well as we can.

Corrado Asteria, on behalf of all SICCR members sends you a last farewell.