Le Figaro Lyon
It's a story like the slopes of the Croix-Rousse know how to produce.
Posted by a few local residents, funny posters appeared on the walls of the 1st arrondissement of Lyon in December, in honor of a local figure.
Dressed in his fluorescent orange work outfit, Demba Doucouré poses there with his indelible smile, above a small text announcing his retirement.
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Mr. Doucouré has been providing “full service
”
in the 1st since 2008, picking up the bins from the buildings before the truck passes
,” it is stated.
A familiar figure in the neighborhood, he will soon take a well-deserved retirement, after 40 years of service in Lyon.”
Further down, a QR code links to an online prize pool.
“First on duty”
With a nice retirement bonus for those who have been smiling on the slopes for the last 15 years.
The digital piggy bank has accumulated a little more than 5,000 euros in donations.
And dozens of thanks from local residents.
“
Thank you for your smile and your kindness
”, “
Enjoy your retirement
”, “
Thank you for all these years of good humor
”, “
We will miss you
”, “
All my respects for your always friendly attitude, whatever the season, in your difficult job
,” the residents are moved.
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People from the neighborhood scribbled little hearts and thanks on these posters and added to the pot
,” underlines the district mayor, Yasmine Bouagga (LFI)
.
We saw him every morning and every morning he smiled, with his simple hello he had become a face of the neighborhood.
A first chore present on Christmas Day, during Covid, retirement demonstrations widely supported
.
The residents finally presented the check to the young retiree on Saturday January 13 at the district town hall.