2023-11-17 01:45:39
Like a vigil that does not want to end, the several hundred people gathered on the Plains of Abraham Thursday evening did not want to leave.
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A large crowd responded spontaneously to the call launched on the Internet to mark the departure of Karl Tremblay, the singer of the Cowboys Fringants. Despite the cold, the communion was perfect. Even children know the lyrics of the songs very well. And the youngest had special permission to say a few saucy words during The shack has Hector.
Marcel Tremblay / Agence QMI
” I have learned. We listen to it a lot in the car. It’s sad,” said eight-year-old Olivier Marcotte.
On the site which normally hosts the main stage of the Plains of Abraham during the Quebec Summer Festival, the people of Quebec shared their sadness as they had shared their joy last July.
Marcel Tremblay / Agence QMI
With family
Equipped with candles and Quebec flags, the audience present hummed most of the Cowboys Fringants pieces in a sober and family atmosphere.
The death of Karl Tremblay continues to move visibly shaken citizens at the very place where the group offered a legendary performance in July in front of 90,000 people.
Marcel Tremblay / Agence QMI
“It’s very simple, like their music. We were here this summer and it was a great moment. We want to soak up this energy once more,” confided Marie-Josée Dumas.
“I was surprised by my reaction. My heart was heavy all day,” Tony Lavoie also mentioned.
With a handkerchief of tears in their pocket, several people seemed to be holding on “with a spit”.
Marcel Tremblay / Agence QMI
During the great song On my shoulder, there were dozens of them in dire need of support. Collectively, this great vigil visibly calmed this difficult moment.
Hearts in pain
“It was super important for us to be here and show my kids the importance of the Cowboys Fringants. You can really feel the atmosphere. There is something circulating,” added Marie-Pierre Cormier.
Marcel Tremblay / Agence QMI
At the end of a long fight once morest cancer that he led with his head held high on the biggest stages in Quebec, Karl Tremblay passed away on Wednesday at the age of 47.
Marcel Tremblay / Agence QMI
For each happy or painful moment, the singer knew how to find the right words. Slowly, following two hours of singing, the people slowly left.
Marcel Tremblay / Agence QMI
“Life clings and is reborn. As springs return. In a breath of fresh air. Who soothes aching hearts. »
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