The 74-year-old man was identified as one of the owners of the famous Melbourne coffee shop, Pellegrini, Malaspina (Sisto Malaspina)., who was identified as the victim of the (Bourke Street) Street attack on Melbourne Berkshire Street Melbourne community has paid tribute to this kind coffee shop owner.
The killer of the Bourke Street attack was 30-year-old Hill Ali (Hassan Khalif Shire Ali), who came to Australia from Somalia in the 1990s. Ali parked his car on Bourke Street around 4 p.m. on the 9th, stabbing three people with a knife after lighting the car. One of them, Malaspina, died on the spot.
Sisto Malaspina, the victim of the Bourke Street attack.
Witnesses said Maraspina saw the car suddenly fire, thought Ali was in a car accident, wanted to run to help, did not expect to be stabbed to death.
Malaspina, also an immigrant, was born in Italy and came to Australia in 1963, according to ABC. In 1974, he and his friend Panglazio took over the Pellegrini Coffee Shop. Panglazio told the Times that he became a friend and co-operated with Maraspina for 55 years and described him as a "carefree, always smiling" person.
Maraspina`s coffee shop closed until Monday after the incident. The coffee shop window was full of flowers, photos of Maraspina and a message book for memorials.
Employees left handwritten slogans to pay homage to the Best Boss. It says, "you always look after us like family. You always say work is fun, because we all work hard. "
"the Pellegrini Coffee Shop is your life. We will never forget what you have done and what you have brought us. We love you forever. "
The other two men who were stabbed by Ali were Paterson (Rod Patterson), 58, and a 26-year-old man, who are being treated for recovery.
Cart Man was homeless. He didn`t think he was a hero.
The Dipper`s "cart Man" Rogers
When police tried to subdue Ali, a passer-by pushed a supermarket cart without fear of a sharp knife against the gangster, even when he was knocked over, and was praised as a "national hero." The identity of the man was also revealed by the media.
It turned out to be a homeless 46-year-old Rogers (Michael Roger),. The Sun Herald on Sunday found the incognito hero.
Although Rogers had only a few possessions and even his cell phone was broken in a fight with Ali, he did not feel he had done anything heroic, but was "instinctively trying to help the police protect the lives of others."
Witnesses filmed a video showing Rogers running to the side of the road, dragging a cart across the mall and bravely heading towards Ali, who was carrying a sharp knife. Rogers himself said that using a cart as a weapon was a matter of urgency. He also humbled that he was "not a hero".
Australian leaders condemn extremist crimes
Federal leaders of both political and opposition parties condemned Islam extremism after the attack.
Australian Prime Minister Morrison says he must speak out and condemn what he calls radical and dangerous extreme Islam. "I have to solve this problem," he said. "I have to speak up. Radical, violent, extreme Islam doctrine runs counter to our way of life. "
Federal opposition party leader Gordon Shorton called for a ruthless crackdown on criminals. "Australia has raised the level of security threat since 2014," he said. I worked with Albert, Turnbull and Morrison on government, and we all want to spare no effort to combat violent Islam extremist propaganda, which is popular among a small number of people affected by radical ideas. "
Victoria`s governor, Andrews, urged the public to stand firm in front of the terrorism threat. He said people should live as usual and take part in World War I commemorations on Sundays across the state. Andrews says the best way to condemn violence is to remember the defenders of freedom.
