By PAUL KEDINGER

Managing Editor


Rousing patriotic music greeted those who gathered Sunday morning in the American Legion Home to take part in remembering and honoring those who have given their lives in defense of this country’s democracy and freedoms.

Post Commander Pete Melancon issued a welcome, noting, “I think we take our liberties for granted ... freedom is not free.”

The invocation was given by Roberta Guidry, and Andrus Fontenot led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Gold Star family members were introduced by Louise Thibodeaux.


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