Gard. Edmond Volponi has passed away
They honor him
Since the announcement of Edmond Volponi’s disappearance, testimonials of friendship have been pouring in on social networks:
➤ Cécile Helle, mayor of Avignon: “Edmond was a longtime friend, a companion on the road and in struggles, a beacon who protects, guides and enlightens. […] Until the end, he will have taken on the missions that I had assigned to him on behalf of the Avignonnais, in particular within the Calvet foundation, participating a fortnight ago on its board of directors. Recalling his commitment as a municipal councilor (2001-2008), Cécile Helle adds: “By his oratorical skills and his free and luminous spirit, he marked the debates of our local assembly, guided solely by the general interest and by the republican values of which he was a tireless defender. […] For my part, I will keep the memory of him forever, the memory of his look both mischievous and protective and I will try to show myself worthy of the affection he would show me.
➤ Michel Bissière, regional councilor, former elected official under the Roig majority in Avignon: “We didn’t always have the same political ideas, but we weren’t adversaries because ultimately we shared many ideas and values, and I even had much consideration for this “sir”. Each of his speeches was listened to with attention because he was an eloquent speaker, a brilliant and good man, a passionate, committed, lucid and optimistic elected representative. [..] A man of culture, particularly passionate about photography, we discussed regularly because I admired his erudition, his warmth and his ease with people. »
➤ Another former elected representative from Avignon, Jacques Montaignac, also says he is “very sad” to have lost “a great friend” with whom he shared many memories.
➤ The mayor of Villeneuve-lez-Avignon, Pascale Bories had “pleasure to meet him sometimes early in the café where we exchanged a few thoughts in the morning. She offers her condolences on behalf of the city council.
➤ Joseph Ferre, PS secretary of the Villeneuve local section pays tribute to the “progressive and humanist militant [qui] defended body and soul what he called true social democracy. Our battles were common and our sometimes divergent exchanges never tainted our friendship, quite the contrary. […] For him, politics should be taken in its noblest definition, that of managing the city with respect for all. Dean of our section, he had retired for some time while remaining active and without losing contact. »