Tomb guard visits Eunice

Former Tomb of the Unknown Soldier guard Sgt. Benton Thames spoke in Eunice Wednesday at VFW Post 8971. Above, St. Edmund students, from left, Henry Summerlin, Kaleb George, Nathan Andrepont, Emile Soileau, Philippe Soileau and Jacques Soileau are with Thames. In the photo at left, Nathan Andrepont and Henry Summerlin look over Thames’ duty record, which is on the back of a flag. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)