In Fleurance, the heartbreaking farewell to Lyhanna, 11 and a half years old

Lyhanna's funeral is being held this Friday afternoon in Fleurance, Gers, more than a week after the child's body was discovered. The ceremony brought together many people who came to support the family in this moment of mourning.

The mayor praised the family's "courage" and "dignity".

Present at the funeral, the mayor of Fleurance, Grégory Bobbato, paid tribute to the little girl and her family. In a solemn address, the elected official praised “courage” et “dignity” of the family facing this ordeal. He also wanted to emphasize that the tribute paid was not to a symbol, but to a child. “We are not saying goodbye to a symbol, but to an 11-and-a-half-year-old child.”, he said.

A simple tribute to a child who died too soon

The ceremony began in the afternoon, in an atmosphere of silence and emotion. Those present gathered to express their support for Lyhanna's family and share a moment of remembrance for the child. A text was read in tribute to the little girl, followed by a release of balloons organized in her memory.

In Fleurance, this loss has deeply affected the residents. The tribute paid this Friday was that of a community united around a grieving family, conducted with respect and restraint. Beyond the collective emotion, the ceremony placed Lyhanna at the heart of the tribute: an 11-and-a-half-year-old girl, whose memory was honored with quiet dignity.