Let’s honor Franck

To celebrate his life, we invite you to share photos and memories.

You can:

Upload one or more photos of Franck, whether old or recent
Share a special memory or moment you experienced with him
Write him a final message to say goodbye

To contribute, click on the “Start my tribute” button below. You can do this from your phone or computer.

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Celebrating the life of

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Let’s honor Franck