The municipality has decided not to organize a ceremony for November 11.
“We understand the importance of remembering and honoring those who sacrificed their lives. But we must also recognize the reality of the lack of community participation in these ceremonies. We have decided to concentrate the ceremonies in one, for the memory of all those who fell for France, indicate the elected officials. This will be the day of commemoration of May 8, hoping for greater participation and stronger commitment from our fellow citizens. »
Last May, there was no commemoration of the end of the Second World War.
Only the war memorial had been decorated with flags.
The decision divides
Very attached to the duty of memory, Henri Rouchon, honorary mayor and veteran of Algeria as well as former president of the local Fnaca committee, was moved by the municipality's decision.
“This is not a sign of tolerance. We live in a world where values and principles are falling into oblivion, and I do not believe that by applying, without consultation, the sinister ax system that we will cure the disease. »
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