"Marco Gottardi and Gloria Trevisan were a young Italian couple in love who were following their dreams in London. They lived on the top floor of Grenfell Tower in west London and had been in England for just a few months when they were both killed in the fire on 14 June 2017. They were found in each other's arms, having died from smoke inhalation."
"Like so many who suffered loss at Grenfell, Marco and Gloria's loved ones are frustrated about the ongoing "lack of accountability" over the fire and the long "wait for justice". While work continues to take down the tower, their families have set up a foundation in Italy for young people with the same dreams as Marco and Gloria, who were both architects, to ensure Grenfell is not forgotten."
"At their home, Marco's mother Daniela Burigotto says he was "very kind, calm and affectionate", an only child but "always surrounded by many friends". Francesca Tolardo, Marco's childhood friend, describes him as "straight talking and always there when you needed him". He was a much valued player at his local football club San Stino Di Livenza FC, according to coach Franco Formentin, who says Marco was "respectful and kind", before adding that they now run an annual tournament in his honour."
Marco Gottardi and Gloria Trevisan were young Italian architects living on the top floor of Grenfell Tower in west London. They had been in England only months when they were killed in the fire on 14 June 2017 and were found in each other's arms, having died from smoke inhalation. Families express frustration about a perceived lack of accountability and a long wait for justice. While Grenfell Tower is being taken down, family members established a foundation in Italy to support aspiring young people with similar dreams. Marco grew up in San Stino Di Livenza and is remembered as kind and sociable; a plaque at their high school commemorates the victims.
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