He had received the military medal "for the exceptional value of his services" in June.
French Army Master Corporal Maxime Blasco, who died in action last Friday during a face-to-face with jihadists as part of the Barkhane Military Force Operation, will receive final military honors on Wednesday in 4:30 p.m. at the Invalides, in Paris (7th arrondissement), according to information from RTL confirmed to Le Parisien.
On Monday, his brothers in arms paid him a final tribute in Gao, Mali, before the remains of this 34-year-old young man were sent to France.
"The fight continues", reacted on Twitter the Chief of Staff of the Armies Thierry Burkhard, affirming his "recognition" as for the course of the deceased soldier.
Yesterday in Gao, last tribute of the Force @BARKHANE_OP to master corporal Maxime BLASCO, who died for France on Friday September 24th.
The fight goes on.
#Recognition pic.twitter.com/qWjZrYGD5C
- Chief of Defense Staff (@CEMA_FR) September 28, 2021
“Master Corporal Maxime Blasco died for France during a combat action against a terrorist group in Mali, reacted Florence Parly, the Minister of the Armed Forces on Twitter.
I bow to his courage, his deep commitment to the service of our country.
My condolences to his family, to his brothers in arms, to our bereaved armies.
"
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Maxime Blasco leaves behind a collapsed family “Maxime died while making his passion, reacted Jean-Marc Blasco, a bruised father, to the Parisian.
He always said to me:
papa, it's for France.
There are unfortunate people there, children who are dying.
I saw women's bodies.
You have to see what condition they were in.
They took revenge on it.
We can't let that happen
.
Maxime is someone who had courage.
"
In 2019, Maxime Blasco saved the lives of two brothers in arms, already in Mali, after the crash of their helicopter shot down by the enemy.
He then ensured their evacuation under fire from the jihadists.