This designs tells about the love story lived by Gabriel, a story born on a volcanic island (here stylized in the center of the circle formed by dolphin and whale).
Water and fire enclosing the design symbolize both the natural elements of Stromboli, the sea surrounding it and the fire burning within, and the passion they shared; the spiral of the elements symbolizes union, eternity.
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