A tribute ceremony took place at the Lepic barracks, this Wednesday, February 16.
“What you risk reveals what you are worth” (Jeanette Winterson). As part of the ceremony of national tribute to the soldiers of the gendarmerie, which was held at the Lepic barracks in Montpellier this Wednesday, February 16, five Hérault gendarmes were distinguished, reminding those who still doubted the unquenchable commitment of these everyday heroes.
August 5, 2019
Returning from a mission to secure Nîmes Garons airport where he had gone to pay tribute to the pilot of the civil security tracker who died in service, a gendarme from the Montpellier airport brigade was outraged and struck by a motorist .
Managing to arrest him, it turns out that this man was already wanted for violence against gendarmes and police officers. Presented in immediate appearance, he was sentenced to one year in prison and imprisoned.
For his courage and his total commitment to the body, the gendarme was awarded the gold medal for internal security.
October 28, 2020
While traveling in the town of Montpellier, two gendarmes from the Castelnau-le-Lez brigade witnessed an attempted break-in to a motorhome and the theft in flagrante delicto of a bicycle hanging from the ‘back.
After reporting on their quality, one of the gendarmes arrested the first offender before coming to the aid of his teammate threatened by the second individual armed with a knife.
Despite the determination of the respondent, they managed to disarm and control him. The investigation has established that the two criminals were actively sought for numerous thefts in Montpellier.
December 6, 2021
In the town of Saint-Pargoire, two gendarmes from the Lodève mobile gendarmerie squadron saved a depressed octogenarian, trying to end her life.
While a strong smell of gas emanated from his home, they entered the victim’s home to help him and extract him from the premises as quickly as possible.
Making incoherent statements, this elderly person was brought to safety before first aid was given to him.
Bronze medals of honor, for acts of courage and dedication, were awarded to these four members of the gendarmerie.
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