Par Writing Gournay-Forges
Published on Aug 24 ’22 at 6:23 PM
Michel Cateigne was the ” bodyguard ” many national celebrities et international. old 73 anshe continues to lead 40 security guardsto break down and coordinate the hunt for troublemakers in the Country of Bray (Seine-Maritime).
Celebrities safe
Of the airport to large speakers parisian as the Zenith where the Stade de Franceincluding monitoring with hotelshe organized the close guard of artists such Johnny Hallyday, Michael Jackson or Mick Jagger“the most turbulent” in his words.
Among French celebrities, he surrounded Herve Vilard“the cream of men”, Renaud, Daniel Guichard “a good guy”, or C.Jerome “tremendously cordial”.
He was also close to the former coach, Guy Rouxwhich he considers to be “tough in speech and gentle in life”.
He also ensured the safety of Genevieve de Fontenay“the nicest woman (besides my wife) I’ve ever met”.
He continues, stating that “contrary to popular belief, many celebrities do not fart”.
Risky Business
Ancien boxerMichel Cateigne has always retained his qualities as a puncher.
It is true that the profession of the one who was called a bouncer is getting more complicated. If we keep the troublemakers at a distance, we have to account for it administratively.
It happens that the security guards are summoned to the Prefecture. He adds: “In all cases, we worked in close collaboration with the gendarmerie services”.
And Michel Cateigne after all this time, does not want to dwell on the moments a little more tense even if it is part of the job.
During the demonstrations, we were respected, me and my team. It was on returning home that things could go wrong. Troublemakers, surrounded during the performances, even threatened me near my car, weapons in hand, by uttering threats against mine.
A life of protecting others
In its Isarian offices near d’Haucourt (Seine-Maritme), Michel Cateigne also discusses safety closer to home, during local events. “I can tell you right away that in 25 years of covering the Pays de Bray, there has never been a lizard, and particularly on Forges, Gournay-en-Bray et Neufchatel-en-Bray where me and my team manage security”.
Protecting others is my life. I have always done it with heart and will continue to do so as long as I do not lack the physical and mental strength inherent in this professional activity.
We saw him, for example, with his headset well positioned and walkie-talkie in hand, at the concert by Amaury Vassili from July 14th. It also “covers” large festive gatherings in Picardy and mega concerts in the Paris region.
And after 45 years of good and loyal service, he has plenty of anecdotes, one of which is very personal.
“I have a memorable intimate event to tell you about: in 2015 during the Horse Festival in Forges-les-Eaux, I was baptized at the Grange du bois de l’Épinay by Abbé Sébastien. On this occasion, Michel Lejeune gave me the Medal of Honor of the City. »
There is no doubt that we will find Michel in peace during future events.
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