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In a deeply personal and moving post, foversta shares a message from Emmanuel Dietrich following the tragic events of November 13, 2015, in Paris. Dietrich's words transcend the immediate grief, offering a powerful reflection on universal values and the human spirit in the face of fanaticism. This post serves as a poignant reminder of the watch community's shared humanity.
I was with Emmanuel in London this end of the week. I can only repost these moving words on PuristSPro. I send him and to his family my deepest condolences.
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Dear friends and partners, dear watch community,
I never wanted to produce an OT-13. I have nothing against this number, but wanted to respect the sensitivities of all. However, things changed dramatically this past Friday the 13th as barbarians shot down my little sister Lucie in the streets of Paris.
I will produce a limited edition of 13 pieces in her memory. They will be uniquely for my family and close friends. I do not want to do business with our pain.
What I wish is for you to share –if you can- this image and message. At first I wasn't sure if I wanted to use the blue, white and red of the French flag. Because I do not feel pain just for France, but for all our brothers and sisters in Lebanon, Iraq, Syria and everyone around the world who has suffered through similar losses because of fanaticism. I finally decided to do so in honour of the value of the French republic I was educated with and hold so dearly: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.
That is all we need today to make this world straight again and live together in peace
Thank you from all my heart for your support and compassion.
Kindly yours,
Emmanuel Dietrich
My deepest condoloncies, and to all the hundreds of happy go lucky innocents whose lives have been forever blighted by these sub human savages. Antony
all I can say is we are with you, in this tragedy. My sincerest and deepest condolences Imran
We all mourn with you... The people of France gave the golden bronze statue of Joan of Arc to the city of New Orleans in 1972. The statue is the exact copy of the 1880 original made by Emmanuel Fremiet equestrian statue of Joan of Arc located at Place des Pyramides, Paris. The treasured gift from France is located across from the French Market on Decatur St. The inscription reads as followed; JOAN OF ARC MAID OF ORLEANS 1412 - 1431 Gift of the People of France St Louis Cathedral, New Orleans, Lo
On behalf of PuristSPro, heartfelt condolences to Emmanuel Dietrich and family. At some point in future, although raw now, we hope to return to the appreciation of art, design, form and function. Yours sincerely, Melvyn (MTF) Teillol-Foo CEO PuristSPro LLC
My condolences to you and your family. - Anthony
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