Three weeks after his death, actor Michel Côté received another nice helping of love on Wednesday when he was made a Knight of the National Order of Quebec.
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There was a great deal of excitement in the chamber of the Legislative Council of the National Assembly when Prime Minister François Legault presented Maxime Le Flaguais, representing his father, with the insignia of Chevalier.
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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 show of affection that eloquently underlined the special place the actor held in the hearts of Quebecers.
Charles Cote and Veronique Le Flaguais. Photo Stevens LeBlanc/Le Journal de Quebec
Visibly touched by the loud applause, Maxime Le Flaguais gave his thumbs up, flashed his father’s badge and looked up at the sky.
“He will live forever in our memories and in our hearts,” predicted François Legault after praising Michel Côté’s professional achievements and human qualities.
A son’s pride
“I was very proud of my father,” Maxime Le Flaguais confessed to the Journal after the ceremony.
“I have followed in my father’s footsteps in the industry for 20 years and I am often asked what it is like to be in my father’s shadow. I’ve always said I stand in his light and not his shadow, but today was the first time I had my feet where his feet should have been. said.
- Listen to the interview with Guylaine Tremblay, an actress who was also honored on the Marie Montpetit show QUB radio :
“It was the first time something like this had happened to me and it got to me. »
Janette won’t stop
Writer and presenter Janette Bertrand and painter and sculptor Armand Vaillancourt also received warm applause when they were appointed 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 if I believe that,” said the 98-year-old grande dame, feeling very honored and humbled by this recognition.
“I’ve been doing this job for a long time and have received a lot of criticism and no honors. It’s happening now. I’ll take the flowers,” added Ms. Bertrand.
Despite her advanced age, there is no question of her resigning. She even has another book project in the works that could also be a TV show and would like to host models from seniors (www.figm.ca).
“Why should 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 (centre) 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 Quebec
Guylaine Tremblay Photo Stevens LeBlanc/Le Journal de Quebec