Less than a month after patrons eating at Le Petit Cambodge in Paris were gunned down by terrorists, the restaurant released a statement saying it intends to reopen as soon as possible, reported Quartz.
Many mourners gathered at the restaurant the day after the attack, reported Euronews. The shooting spree that happened at the Cambodian restaurant lasted between 30 seconds and one minute and killed between 12 and 18 of the 130 victims of the attacks all over the city Nov. 13.
Today, the owners of the restaurant posted a message of hope on Facebook. The statement, written in French, expressed that they have received an outpouring of support and, by reopening, they will show that life must go on.
"Our team is doing well, but it will take time to heal from the psychological shock. It is still a miracle when you look at the number of people who have not been so fortunate. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families," read the statement, according to Quartz. "Le Petit Cambodge will reopen, because for each of us life must go on, but also out of respect for customers that night who were at the restaurant. Not to reopen would be to give in and admit defeat."
The statement received more than 500 comments supporting the decision of the owners to press on, has been shared 2,000 times and liked by 20,000. One commenter, Francesco Casisa, said he would be returning to Le Petit Cambodge not only for its delicious food and friendly service, but to thank the owners for their courage.
