A poignant message on social networks, shared thousands of times, a strong mobilization in front of the Narbonne courthouse, this Monday, December 23 in the morning, and finally deliverance for Thomas' family, who will be able to mourn.
There were nearly 300 of them, in front of the court, under the Narbonne drizzle a few days before Christmas. The day before, Bernard Magdalou, the father of Thomas, 26, who was mowed down on the western ring road of Narbonne ten days ago, had written a poignant message on Facebook, demanding the return of his son's body.
“We want his family and friends to welcome us to Thomas,” he said, calling for a mobilization at 10 a.m. this Monday. With a portrait of their son in their hands, the parents and close family of Thomas Magdalou were received by Eric Camous, public prosecutor of Narbonne.
Emotion and applause
Outside, there were many friends, family and acquaintances of Thomas in support. “No Christmas without Thomas”, “Give us back our brother”, could we read on signs brandished in front of the steps of the courthouse.
After 45 minutes in the prosecutor's office, Thomas' loved ones left relieved. “We’re going to get it back today.”announced, sobbing, Bernard, the victim’s father. Upon their return to the square, those close to Thomas could not contain their emotion in the face of the evidence of support from the large assembly.
An assembly which rejoiced and applauded at the announcement of the recovery of the body, for a family which will be able to begin to mourn, ten days after the accident.
