November 11: an octogenarian dies during a ceremony where he was to be decorated in the Ardennes

Bereaved commemorations. An 85-year-old man died this Monday in Chesne (Ardennes) following a cardio-respiratory arrest while he was participating in a medal ceremony in connection with the armistice of the First World War, firefighters indicate. from the department to the Parisian, confirming information from France Bleu Champagne-Ardenne. He himself had to be decorated, specifies local radio.

The events took place around 12:30 p.m., in the town hall of this town of less than 1,000 inhabitants. “When emergency services arrived, the 85-year-old man was in cardio-respiratory arrest. Despite attempts at resuscitation by firefighters and mobile emergency and resuscitation structures (Smur), the victim was declared dead by the doctor,” detailed the firefighters. No further details were released.

This November 11 marked the 106th anniversary of the end of the First World War (1914-1918). The President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron received British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Paris. The two men laid several wreaths, notably at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.