2023-06-21 22:14:37
Three weeks following his death, actor Michel Côté received another beautiful dose of love on Wednesday when he was made a Knight of the National Order of Quebec.
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There was a lot of emotion in the Legislative Council Chamber of the National Assembly when Prime Minister François Legault presented the insignia of Chevalier to Maxime Le Flaguais, who represented his dad.
Photo Stevens LeBlanc/Le Journal de Quebec
Under the gaze of his widow Véronique Le Flaguais and his other son Charles Côté, all the guests rose to give Michel Côté a standing ovation, a mark of affection that eloquently underlined the special place that the actor occupied in the hearts of Quebecers.
Charles Côté and Véronique Le Flaguais. Photo Stevens LeBlanc/Le Journal de Quebec
Visibly touched by this loud applause, Maxime Le Flaguais gave a thumbs up, showed off his dad’s badge and looked up at the sky.
“He will remain in our memories and our hearts forever,” predicted François Legault, following praising the professional accomplishments and human qualities of Michel Côté.
The pride of a son
“I felt a lot of pride for my father,” confided Maxime Le Flaguais to the Journal, following the ceremony.
“I’ve been following in my father’s footsteps in the business for 20 years and people often ask me what it’s like to be in my father’s shadow. I always said that I was in his light and not in his shadow, but today was the first time that I had my feet where his feet should have been. said.
“It was the first time it had happened to me and it came to get me. »
Janette won’t stop
Writer and host Janette Bertrand and painter and sculptor Armand Vaillancourt were also warmly applauded when they were named Grand Officer and Grand Officer, the highest rank of the Ordre national du Québec.
Janette Bertrand, new Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec. Photo Stevens LeBlanc/Le Journal de Quebec
“I’m not sure I believe in it,” said the 98-year-old grande dame, very honored and humbled by this recognition.
“I’ve been doing this job for a long time and I’ve received a lot of criticism and no honours. Now it happens. I’ll take the flowers, ”added Ms. Bertrand.
Despite her advanced age, she says there is no question of her retiring. She even has another book project, which might also be a TV show, in the works, and wants to receive models of seniors (www.figm.ca).
“Why would I stop? I like this. »
Grand Officer and Grand Officer
Janette Bertrand and Armand Vaillancourt
Richard Beliveau, Diane Juster, Guy St-Jacques
Doctor Richard Béliveau (center) Photo Stevens LeBlanc/Le Journal de Québec
Signet Rings and Knights
Edith Butler, Michel Côté, Charles-Philippe David, Jérôme Dupras, Patsy Gallant, Michel Rabagliati, Guylaine Tremblay
Edith Butler Photo Stevens LeBlanc/Le Journal de Québec
Guylaine Tremblay Photo Stevens LeBlanc/Le Journal de Québec
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