At tribute to victims, Hollande promises to "defeat the army of fans" of I.S.
About 2,000 people attended the solemn event, including relatives of the victims. The ceremony took place in Les Invalides, becoming ceremony the first to honor civilians at the complex, elevating them to the status of national heroes. «The women and men who were murdered two weeks ago embodied the joy of living and have been killed because they represented life, because they represented France, because they represented freedom,» he said.
Two weeks after the massacre of Nov. 13 in Paris, France has officially honored the victims. «France will do everything possible to defeat the army of fanatics who committed these crimes,» Hollande said.
About 2,000 people attended the solemn event, including relatives of the victims. The ceremony took place in Les Invalides, becoming ceremony the first to honor civilians at the complex, elevating them to the status of national heroes. «The women and men who were murdered two weeks ago embodied the joy of living and have been killed because they represented life, because they represented France, because they represented freedom,» he said.