Veterans from the VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America) Chapter 215 were part of the Memorial Day ceremony program held Monday. (Photos by Myra Miller)
Donnie Fontenot, commander of the VFW Post 8971 rings the bell as each fallen hero’s name is called out by David Crader, commander of the American Legion Post 129. See more photos on page 2A.
Symbols of A Fallen Soldier were placed and performed by the VVA Chapter 215 in Kinder. From left are Richard Morgan, Pepper Manuel, Mike Breaux and Jerry Nevils.
The Memorial Day ceremony is held as a reminder to those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom, said VFW Post Commander 8971 Donnie Fontenot as he stood near the monument with those who died in service to the nation.
Fontenot, added, “These soldiers’ names read on the monuments all paid the sacrifice for you. Every morning when you wake up, you wake up to freedom. Freedom was not free, ...
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