On Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, Ardoin’s Funeral Homes in Eunice, Iota, Ville Platte and Basile provided free barbecue plate lunches for all first-responders, as well as its’ city employees, city council and others who work to serve its community.
Ardoin’s in Eunice had their staff and volunteer cooks on site that prepared barbecue pork steaks and all the trimmings. Bill Wimberly, Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice manager, said 200 plates were prepared.
Ardoin’s has provided barbecue plate lunches since 2002. Kim Ardoin, one of the funeral home directors, started this project and it has gone forth since then. The volunteer cooks that grilled pork steaks included Herman Miller, Bill Wimberly, Charles “Brother” Atchison, and Michael Arnold. The Ardoins’ staff that prepared and served the luncheon were Kim Ardoin, Elaine Deville, Deneen Ortego, a volunteer; Sandra Fontenot and Shaylin Soileau. The pick-up plate luncheon was held from 11 until, and at noon, there was a balloon release for all those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.
The Reverend Hampton Davis, pastor at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice, extended a blessing, appreciation and honor to those who sacrificed their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. Fire Chief Michael Arnold, as well as Police Chief Randy Fontenot extended a “thank you and appreciation” for all their first responders. (Photos by Myra Miller)
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