The ceremony, marked by the participation of young elected members from the Children and Youth Council (CEJ), was attended by several officials, including Marin Lassalle, cabinet director for the Prefect of Hérault, Julie Frêche, Senator for Hérault, Patrice Canayer, regional councilor of Occitanie, and Renaud Calvat, Mayor of Jacou.
A significant moment of the commemoration was the intervention by the young CEJ elected members. They performed the song "Et Pourtant" by Les Enfantastiques, offering a moving tribute to the "Poilus" of World War I and recalling the symbolism of the cornflower, a flower of remembrance.
In his address, Mayor Renaud Calvat honored three prominent female figures from World War I: Marie Curie, Louise de Bettignies, and Nicole Girard-Mangin, highlighting their contributions to the war effort as a scientist, spy, and military doctor, respectively.
This commemoration also served to acknowledge the essential role of women and to uphold the values of solidarity, freedom, and republican commitment. Thanks were extended to all personalities, associations, young elected officials, and residents present for this moment of reflection.
