Kader and Eva grew up together in Charleville-Mezieres. They quickly became inseparable. “They were really the best friends in the world, brother and sister…”testify, this Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Cindy and Cindy their mothers.
They had met at school – they were in primary school at La Citadelle – and had been inseparable ever since. Aged 21, Eva “was the joy of life, a good kidinsists his “heart aunt” “. She was loved by all and she loved to reconcile everyone.”
“Last year, we did the grape harvest togetherremembers another friend. Kader had worked at the Henrard jewelry store in Charleville-Mézières. “They were together all the time since they were little. Kader was Eva’s best friend. They were helpful. They saw a grandmother, they helped her cross…
Last Friday, September 13, the lives of two young people came to an abrupt end on a road in Belgium.
Kader and Eva now rest side by side in the Grand-Rulut cemetery in Charleville-Mézières. “We couldn’t imagine it any other way. They are united until death. It makes us feel good to know that they are together. Amandine (Editor’s note: the 3rd victim) will join them on Wednesday”confide the two mothers who know each other very well.
Families united in the same pain
This Tuesday, early in the afternoon, the two coffins carried by family and friends enter the mosque on Rue de la Fonderie in Mézières. It is time for contemplation. There are already many people there to pay their last respects to Kader and Eva. They arrive from the Round Couture, from the Coal Mine or from Mézières. Some wait outside, while the prayer begins inside.
Outside, there is talk of the vehicle’s fourth passenger, who was seriously injured. “I hope she will recover physically but we will also have to surround her because she has just lost her best friends. ” whispers a woman.
The solidarity of their entire neighborhood
Amandine’s mother took her place among the anonymous people, supported by her loved ones. “We will be there with him this Wednesday…” assure Kader and Eva’s mothers. The imam will then say a prayer in French. “Life is like a big house. Everyone enters it, but some leave sooner than expected…”
The family of the two missing young people gathered for a few more minutes before heading towards the Ronde-Couture district. “We’re going to have coffee, talk about Kader and Eva. Women have prepared couscous for everyone. It’s tradition, the neighborhood is there to support families.”some residents recall.
Eva’s mother wanted to thank all the people who helped her during this difficult time. “I don’t have enough words to thank everyone. Thanks to Eva’s dad, my family, friends, who did all the steps for me, I was able to watch over my daughter.”she testifies. Eva was the big sister of a 15-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl.
The meal will continue for part of the evening. “We’re going to talk about Kader, Eva, and their joy of living. They loved life…” Eva’s mother then insists before joining Kader’s mother, united in the same pain.
