The inscription reads: “Le 8 f\u00e9vrier 1962, la r\u00e9pression de la manifestation contre l’OAS et la guerre d’Alg\u00e9rie fait huit victimes parmi lesquelles Fanny Dewerpe.” This is the Fanny Dewerpe victime du 8 f\u00e9vrier 1962 Plaque, a stark reminder of a tragic day in Paris when peaceful protests turned violent. On this day in 1962, Fanny, a young secretary, was marching with others for peace in Algeria. She was one of eight people killed by the police during the violent crackdown. Fanny’s story is a poignant story of a life cut short by needless violence. It is a story of a vibrant, working-class woman, dedicated to peace and justice, who lost her life in a fight for a cause she believed in. Sadly, Fanny’s story is not unique; her life was taken during a time of deep political turmoil and societal change in France. Her death, along with those of the other victims, serves as a powerful reminder of the potential consequences of political and social divisions. This plaque stands as a symbol of the fight for Algerian independence, and it serves as a solemn testament to those who lost their lives in the struggle for peace. The events of 1962 left a scar on the French psyche. Though it was a tumultuous time, these tragic events serve as a hard-earned lesson for everyone and remind us that peace and justice are worth fighting for.
Église Notre-Dame de l’Air
Beneath what appears to be a simple stone and wood structure lies a history interwoven with faith aviation and community.