Éric Duhaime’s Bodyguard Has a Surprising Family Connection to Laval Football
Pierre-Luc Tremblay worked as Éric Duhaime’s bodyguard during an election campaign. His son William protects Laval Rouge et Or’s quarterback on the football field.
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One Tremblay protects a political leader; another helps protect a quarterback. The family connection behind Éric Duhaime’s former campaign bodyguard has a football twist: Pierre-Luc Tremblay works for the Sûreté du Québec, while his son William plays fullback for Université Laval’s Rouge et Or, where his job includes opening lanes for the running game and protecting quarterback Victor Charland.
Who was Éric Duhaime’s bodyguard?
Pierre-Luc Tremblay is a Sûreté du Québec police officer who usually works with the force’s emergency unit. An opportunity before an election campaign led him to take on a bodyguard role for Éric Duhaime, leader of the Parti conservateur du Québec, according to Le Journal de Québec.
His son William said the campaign gave his father a chance to take on a role he had wanted for some time. The family did not spend much time discussing politics, however. William, who studies mechanical engineering, said politics was not a major interest for him.
William Tremblay protects Rouge et Or’s quarterback
William has a different kind of protection assignment on the field. He plays fullback for Laval’s Rouge et Or, helping block for the team’s running backs and guard quarterback Victor Charland.
He initially contributed on special teams after joining the university team. Following François Giguère-Lacasse’s departure, Tremblay took on a more prominent offensive role. He told the newspaper he enjoys doing the less visible work that helps the offence succeed, whether that means blocking for a runner or protecting the quarterback.
From political campaign to the stands
The family’s roles briefly crossed when Duhaime attended a Rouge et Or pre-game tailgate on September 26 before a matchup against the Université de Montréal Carabins. Pierre-Luc Tremblay took time off to support his son and attend as a fan.
William said his father wore his No. 32 jersey. He also described his father as staying neutral in his professional work, regardless of whom he is assigned to protect.
Why the Rouge et Or’s blocking matters
Tremblay’s role is often less visible than a touchdown or a long run, but blocking helps create the space that allows an offence to move the ball. The newspaper highlighted the Rouge et Or’s strong running performance at McGill earlier in the season: Mathieu Roy gained 148 yards on 16 carries, with Tremblay among the players working to open the way.
Tremblay said the team’s offensive approach starts with the running game and physical play. When the blocking and execution come together, he said, the offence can build momentum.
A family focused on helping others
The story reaches beyond football and politics. William’s mother, Caroline Tanguay, works as a nurse, while his father serves as a police officer and has worked in protective security. Their son’s contribution is on the field, where his work helps teammates carry out the play.
The family members have different jobs, but each has a role centred on supporting or protecting other people. For William, that means doing the physical work in the trenches so Laval’s offence can move forward. For Pierre-Luc, it has meant serving in law enforcement and, during the campaign, protecting a political leader.
Questions readers ask
Who was Éric Duhaime’s bodyguard?
Pierre-Luc Tremblay, a Sûreté du Québec police officer, worked as Éric Duhaime’s bodyguard during an election campaign, according to Le Journal de Québec.
Who is William Tremblay?
William Tremblay is Pierre-Luc Tremblay’s son and a fullback for Université Laval’s Rouge et Or football team. He studies mechanical engineering and helps block for the offence.
Who does William Tremblay protect on the Rouge et Or?
His role includes helping protect quarterback Victor Charland and opening space for the team’s running game.
What does Pierre-Luc Tremblay do outside the campaign?
He is a Sûreté du Québec police officer who usually works with the force’s emergency unit, the article reports.
What is the family connection to nursing?
William’s mother, Caroline Tanguay, works as a nurse. The Journal de Québec presents the family as having different roles focused on helping or protecting others.
