World War II and U.S. Navy Veteran Joe Richard of Church Point is presented with a slice of birthday cake by American Legion Post 225 Commander Dennis Hart during Richard’s 100th birthday party on July 23. Richard, Louisiana’s last known Pearl Harbor survivor, according to the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, passed away Wednesday, just two months after his 100th birthday. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/Church Point News)
World War II and U.S. Navy veteran Joe Richard, a native of Church Point and Louisiana’s last known Pearl Harbor survivor, has passed away.
He was 100.
“A patriot, hero, friend to all, Mr. Joe Richard passed away yesterday (September 27). He will be missed by all. Louisiana’s Last Pearl Harbor Survivor has gone home. According to Mr. Joe, he did such a good job they let him go to the Kor...
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