Arras marks three years since teacher Dominique Bernard was killed

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  Arras marked three years since teacher Dominique Bernard was killed in a terrorist attack at the Gambetta school complex.

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  A minute of silence was observed at 11 a.m. in his memory and for Samuel Paty and other victims of terrorism.

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  A tribute ceremony was scheduled for 5 p.m. at Square Frachon, with students, musicians, dancers, artists and slam performers.

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  The ceremony was set to unveil Trisamare, a three-metre-high sculpture by artist Antoine Dochniak.

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  The city said the day would keep Bernard’s memory alive and carry a message of hope, freedom and fraternity.

Who

Dominique Bernard, a teacher killed in the attack, was commemorated by the city of Arras and local residents.

What

Arras held a minute of silence and planned a tribute ceremony three years after his killing.

When

13 October 2026, the third anniversary of his death.

Where

Arras, France; the minute of silence took place at Place des Héros, and the ceremony was planned for Square Frachon.

Why

To remember Bernard, who was killed in a terrorist attack at the Gambetta school complex.

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