Many snide, unthinking comments have been made over the years about the French. Comments that were as mean as they were wrong. But this should shame those petty people: 'He has fallen a hero': French gendarme who replaced hostage dies | World news | The Guardian The French gendarme who was shot after he swapped places with a hostage being held by a terrorist gunman has died. The interior minister, Gérard Collomb, announced the death of Lt ColArnaud Beltrame shortly before 6am (French time) on Saturday. “We will never forget his heroism, his bravery, his sacrifice. With a heavy heart, I send the support of the entire country to his family, friends and colleagues of the bendarmerie of the Aude,” Collomb tweeted. . . . Aujourd'hui, je suis français. Bob Wilson
French media may tell his story better; at least they merit clicking: Profile: Arnaud Beltrame the French policeman who 'fell as a hero' - France 24 At the risk of being crude, I mention that viable sperm can be extracted from a deceased male for several hours. Unless he was shot 'right there'. Then his wife would have options later. Doctors on scene know this.
