Approximately 100 people attended the funeral of Bryan Brigou, 29, in Hastière on September 1, as his body was inhumed in Leffe, following the earlier burial of his son Tyméo, whose remains were found in Onhaye. A white march is planned for September 3 in Dinant, with fundraising efforts for both events.
The funeral of Bryan Brigou, 29, took place on September 1 in Hastière, where around 100 attendees gathered to honor the father of Tyméo, whose body was discovered in Onhaye. The ceremony, held at the church of Saint-Pierre, included speeches from family members, including his brothers and sisters, before his remains were transported to Leffe for inhumation. This followed the burial of Tyméo, which drew approximately 200 mourners in Yvoir, with authorities temporarily restricting traffic in the centre.
Funeral Details and Attendances
Bryan’s funeral, held on September 1, saw attendees including his partner, Tina, and extended family. The service, which lasted about 1h15, included remarks from his siblings. His body was then transported to Leffe, where it was inhumed in fin de matinée. Tyméo’s funeral drew approximately 200 people, with authorities having planned to block traffic in several streets of the centre.
They said that nothing could bring Tyméo and Bryan back or ease the pain of their absence.
They said that your presence, messages, thoughts, and solidarity gave them the strength to move forward, day by day.
Ongoing Investigation
Belgian authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Bryan Brigou and his son Tyméo, whose bodies had been found the previous week in Onhaye. The police have not ruled out any possibilities, including an accident followed by a suicide.
The disappearance on June 27 sparked a prolonged search, with Bryan’s empty car found on the parking du terrain de foot local and their last known movements recorded in a magasin d’alimentation à Biesme. The breakthrough came when a child’s shoe was discovered in a champ, leading to the recovery of their bodies, de part et d’autre de la chaussée.
Community Response and Fundraising
To support the funerals and a planned white march, the family launched crowdfunding campaigns on Leetchi.com. One, titled White March for Tyméo and Bryan, aims to cover the costs of the September 3 event in Dinant, with any remaining funds directed to an association working for children. They said that the remaining amount will be fully transferred to an association working for children, so that from this immense pain, a gesture for other children may also arise.
A separate campaign, Cagnotte pour Bryan Brigou, was created to participate in the funeral expenses, accompany him on his final journey, and offer him a final tribute worthy of him.
Planned Memorial Events
A white march is scheduled for September 3 at 17 heures in Dinant, ville dont est originaire la famille maternelle de Tyméo. Organizers have requested the participation of local authorities, with the event authorized by bourgmestre Richard Fournaux. They said that the specific details will be communicated soon.
The family’s efforts to blend mourning with advocacy highlight the community’s support. They said that nothing could bring Tyméo and Bryan back or ease the pain of their absence. But your presence, messages, thoughts, and solidarity gave them the strength to move forward, day by day.
