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On the six month anniversary of the Costa Concordia's crash into the rocks of this Italian coastline, Giglio islanders prepare for a day of emotion and reflection. The 114,000 tonne wreckage of the ship still lies on its side, a painful reminder of the day when more than 4,000 crew and passengers fought for their lives, and 32 people died. The island is preparing for a Friday evening ceremony with around 60 family members expected to attend a prayer service and concert . (SOUNDBITE) (Italian) GIGLIO RESIDENT NUNZIATINA MONTI, SAYING: "It is a huge pain that we have to carry. I have written a poem and given a cross to the church. The poem says: "In the waters of our island ..." oh I just can't continue. It is too painful." Relatives will be given a time for quiet reflection as they sail beside the Costa Concordia's wreckage. Salvage teams are currently working to remove a huge piece of rock stuck in the ship's hull, before the ship can be rotated upright and towed away. Sarah Wali, Reuters