Soldier killed in Mali: Maxime Blasco’s companion asks Emmanuel Macron for the right to marry him posthumously – RTL.fr

Master Corporal Maxime Blasco was killed in action in Mali this Friday, September 24, during an action against a terrorist group. France will pay a national tribute, in the afternoon of this Wednesday, September 29 (4:30 p.m.) at Les Invalides, to this 34-year-old soldier who had spent his entire career in the 7th Battalion of Alpine Chasers and had recently been awarded the military medal.

This Wednesday morning, Alexandra, the companion of Maxime Blasco, told the RTL microphone to want to marry him posthumously. “I asked to be married posthumously to Maxime because it was a wish we had. I am doing it to honor his memory and to bear his name will be a source of pride. It’s symbolic for me“she explains.” I’ll ask her (to Emmanuel Macron, editor’s note) just to become his wife in an official and legal manner“, Alexandra continues.

The 37-year-old will meet the head of state on Wednesday. “I asked my in-laws for their consent and when I told my son that I was making this request, he shouted for joy and was happy because that’s what he wanted. It is important for all of us, to rebuild ourselves “, she confides.” I could proudly display to change my name and become Madame Blasco“, smiles the companion of Master Corporal Maxime Blasco.

“For him, I find that I pay him a beautiful last tribute”, she said. Maxime will “always” be in his heart. “Until I take my last breath, I will never forget it, I love it “.