Stake attention in this memory
The image displays a memorial plaque, rotated 90 degrees clockwise, dedicated to Maurice Lebrun (1922-2009). The plaque features a close-up portrait of an elderly man, presumably Lebrun, with glasses, a white beard, and a red cap, looking upwards. The text on the plaque identifies Maurice Lebrun as a soldier of the 1st Moroccan Spahis Regiment, born in Buzet-sur-Baïse on September 9, 1921, and deceased in Ganges on May 25, 2009. His military decorations include "Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur," "Médaille militaire," and "Croix de guerre 1939-45." His biography recounts that Lebrun joined the Free French Forces (FFL) early in WWII, fighting with the 1st Moroccan Spahis Regiment in significant engagements like the Normandy campaign and the liberation of Paris. A pivotal moment highlighted is his act on November 23, 1944, when he climbed the 142-meter spire of Strasbourg Cathedral, carrying a hidden tricolor flag, and unfurled it, thus fulfilling the "Oath of Koufra (1941)." The source for this information is cited as the "1er régiment de marche de spahis marocains." The plaque includes several emblems: one for the "MINISTÈRE DES ARMÉES," another for the "GOUVERNEUR MILITAIRE DE STRASBOURG," and a commemorative emblem for "80 ANS LIBÉRATION GRAND EST." The sign is mounted on a black metal fence or railing. In the background, beyond the fence, bare tree branches are visible against an overcast sky. To the right of the sign, a weathered, moss-covered stone wall or pillar is visible. The scene suggests an outdoor, commemorative setting, likely in Strasbourg, given the textual cues.
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