We were enjoying a wine tasting and dinner last Friday night in Paris when, all of a sudden, there were sirens everywhere on the street. We turned on the internet and were shocked to learn that there had been multiple terrorist attacks at at least 6 different locations in Paris with more than 100 dead and more than 300 injured. ISIS claimed responsibility for murdering, in cold blood, mainly young people out and about on a Friday evening, which is horrific beyond belief.
Paris had a curfew over the weekend with all the museums and public buildings closed and dark but, nonetheless, people gathered in the square at Republique to honor the dead and wounded with flowers and candles.
We learned that Arnaud Meersseman, the son of a man we know on Martha's Vineyard, was shot at the concert hall, Bataclan, and is currently in a coma. So, we decided to light a candle for him on Sunday.
Paris had a curfew over the weekend with all the museums and public buildings closed and dark but, nonetheless, people gathered in the square at Republique to honor the dead and wounded with flowers and candles.
We learned that Arnaud Meersseman, the son of a man we know on Martha's Vineyard, was shot at the concert hall, Bataclan, and is currently in a coma. So, we decided to light a candle for him on Sunday.
There was a real spirit of fraternité around the square with many signs reading. "meme pas peur" (not afraid) and "we must overcome" etc.
On Monday night the Eiffel Tower & Palais-Royal were ablaze again with the Blue, White & Red of the French Flag!
And, while people continue to be cautious and careful, Paris, once again the city of light, will carry on with resilience.
President Hollande has said..
"We will not put life & culture on hold!"
AND, Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris, said ...
"We are standing firm AND will remain ourselves!"
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