the national tribute paid by Emmanuel Macron

When the coffins of the three police officers enter the courtyard of the national police school in Roubaix (North), the funeral march further underlines their youth: Paul, Manon and Steve died in service at 24 and 25 years old. In front of the families, the President of the Republic pays homage to them. “Talking about them becomes necessary to pay homage to their destiny and to denounce irresponsible behavior“did he declare.

A difficult career

The three police officers received the Legion of Honor posthumously. On the spot, the emotion is immense. Many police officers are worried about a society they consider increasingly violent. “NOTour young colleagues are going to have a more difficult career than their elders”said one of them. In Roost-Warendin (North), many residents sent their condolences. The mayor had to announce the death of the young policewoman to her family. Steven’s baby boy and Paul’s unborn child are now wards of the Nation.