Destrehan
Destrehan WWII vet celebrates 96th birthday
Later this month, Lawrence Silver will enjoy his 96th birthday, a landmark that the Destrehan man quipped will punctuate a month of celebration thanks to his family. […]
WWII
News
Des Allemands vet one of last survivors of D-Day invasion
But is denied Purple Heart despite injuries, bravery.
Lester Trauth Sr. spent his 19th birthday overseas in England, fighting to save the world. […]
Obituaries
Joseph I. “Knock A Bout” Bourgeois
Joseph I. “Knock A Bout” Bourgeois entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at the age of 97. He was married to his late and loving wife Marie Louise Landeche Bourgeois for 61 years. […]
Lifestyles
Norco WWII vet says he was a lucky man
Under the relentless fighting will of the Japanese in World War II, James Smith said there were certainly times he didn’t expect to come back home to Norco. […]
Obituaries
Kenneth Jude Songy Sr.
Kenneth Jude Songy Sr. passed away on Jan. 9. […]
Lifestyles
Luling pilot’s WWII ring coming home after 73 years in Italy
A fortunate encounter between a Luling pilot and 10-year-old Italian boy in World War II gave rise to a 73-year-old story. […]
Government
Norco WWII vet saved lives during Pacific Theater
Comfortably slipping on his U.S. Army jacket and combat medic cap, Ted Davis recounted the many World War II battles he survived that earned him three Bronze Star medals. […]
Lifestyles
WWII vet considered himself ‘fortunate’
Rene Champagne of Luling considers himself a fortunate man. […]
News
Parade surprise for 91-year-old WWII vet brings him to tears
Still wearing his blue cap with U.S. Navy insignia, Vantan Larousse Sr. recalled how much it meant to him when the ROTC of Hahnville High School suddenly stopped marching in the recent Krewe of Des Allemands parade and saluted him. […]