Translate the following English sentence to French:
"I would like to say to his family and friends that his sacrifice has not been in vain and that they have been at the front line in the defence of democracy, through their bravery and courage, not only in the Basque Country and in Spain, but also in Europe."
Je voudrais dire à tous les parents et amis du conseiller Martín Carpena que son sacrifice n' a pas été vain, qu' ils se trouvent courageusement en première ligne de défense de la démocratie, non seulement au Pays basque et en Espagne, mais également dans toute l' Europe.