State’s last living Pearl Harbor survivor headed to WWII museum

Church Point native, U.S. Navy veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor Joe Richard enjoys a cold beverage during social hour at an April 13 American Legion Post 225 event. On April 30, Richard, Louisiana’s last living Pearl Harbor survivor, will visit the National Museum of the Pacific War, located in Fredericksburg, Texas. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/Church Point News)
CHURCH POINT — Good loving, good whiskey and good food — that’s been the secret to long life for Church Point native Joe Richard, Louisiana’s last living Pearl Harbor survivor. “And some Coors Light — don’t forget that,” Richard said, laughing, as he enjoyed a cold one during social hour at an April 13 American Legion Post 225 event. The U.S. Navy veteran, 97, will visit the National Museum of…

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