The day after the national tribute ceremony which brought together 15,000 people on Tuesday evening at the Bell Centre, and which was viewed more than a million times via the Cowboys Fringants Facebook page, tributes are still pouring in on social networks , two weeks after the singer’s death.
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Many Quebecers, still moved by the departure of Karl Tremblay, continue to greet him on social networks.
Jean-François Pauzé, from Cowboys Fringants
Jean-François Pauzé, great friend and sidekick of Karl Tremblay, shared a photo from the evening Wednesday afternoon. In just a few minutes, hundreds of fans sent him their sympathies.
François Legault, Premier of Quebec
During the evening, François Legault made a point of publishing a message on social networks.
“This evening, we paid a final tribute to Karl Tremblay.
“Les Cowboys Fringants is one of the groups that has brought together Quebecers the most for 25 years. As a nation, we recognize ourselves in their songs. The wave of love we have experienced since Karl’s death is proof of this.
“It touches me that we are thousands of Quebecers gathered to celebrate his memory.
“My thoughts are with his partner Marie-Annick and their 2 children.
“Thanks to Karl and the Cowboys Fringants, thank you for everything.”
Pierre-Luc Brillant, musician and actor
The artist Pierre-Luc Brillant was also present at the Bell Center.
“Very touching evening this evening at the Bell Center to celebrate the memory of Karl Tremblay in excellent company.”
Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Mélanie Joly also attended the national tribute ceremony.
“Today, Quebec, Canada and the Francophonie mourn the loss of one of its greats. Karl Tremblay and his cowboys were significant icons for Quebec society and the nation. Karl’s legacy to the Francophonie is inestimable.
“I will never forget the performance you delivered this summer at the Festival d’été Québec. I had the chance to attend with some of my friends and talk to you a few minutes after the concert. Here is a short video clip of a sweet memory that I will cherish in my memory throughout my life. Have a good trip Karl.”
Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois, spokesperson for Québec solidaire
“There is no room big enough to contain all the love that Quebec has for Karl Tremblay. There are thousands of us, all across the four corners of Quebec, mourning his departure together.”
A shower of tributes from fans
Under the Cowboys Fringants Facebook publication, which broadcast the ceremony live and which generated more than 31,000 comments, public figures and fans paid a final tribute to Karl Tremblay in the comments.
The Montreal Symphony Orchestra, which participated in the national tribute ceremony, underlined the importance of this special evening: “This evening, we remember with gratitude the 10 exceptional concerts that we shared with him. Thank you for everything Karl 💜.”
“Thank you for allowing us to be with you! We send you all our love!” commented actress Guylaine Tremblay.
Host Josélito Michaud also wanted to thank the Cowboys Fringants for this broadcast: “What a joy to follow this live!!!”
“All my love to you ❤️,” wrote singer Olivier Dion.
The fans were also there to pay a final tribute to the singer of Cowboys Fringants.
According to Louise Racine, Cowboys Fringants fan: “We are witnessing the birth of a legend! The musical work of Karl and all the Cowboys will live forever in our hearts and our collective memory ❤️.”
“I remember seeing them outdoors at the University of Sherbrooke back-to-school show in 2000 or 2001. It was really excellent and a great atmosphere! I have very good memories of it,” commented fan Véronique Goudreau.
“You will always remain my shooting star,” wrote fan Myriam Martel.
On November 15, Karl Tremblay passed away at the age of 47 due to prostate cancer.