Veterans Day

Veterans honored

A Veterans Day ceremony was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the VFW Post 8971. All those who have served and are serving in the military were honored. Each veteran at the ceremony had the opportunity to introduce themselves and the military branch he or she served in.

Veterans Day is reminder of service

Honoring those who have served and are serving the military resonated at the Veterans Day ceremony held at VFW Post 8971 on Monday. Guest speaker state Rep. Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice, said, “It is because of their dedication and sacrifice that we celebrate Veterans Day.

Veterans Day

Veterans were honored in a ceremony Monday at the VFW Post 8971 highlighted by each veteran invited to state their name and service. The event was moved indoors this year because of rain and chilly temperatures.

Scores of people observe Veterans Day in Eunice

They did not go to the LSU game on Saturday. They did not go hunting or fishing. Instead scores of people headed to VFW Post 8971 to observe Veterans Day. Speakers reminded the faithful about the legacy of freedom handed down by veterans. St.

Veterans Day observance is Saturday

By Myra Miller Lifestyle Editor Among the veterans planning to attend Veterans Day ceremonies Saturday at VFW Post 8971 is retired Staff Sgt. Micah Crader of Eunice. Crader medically retired in 2015 from active army duty due to injuries sustained in Iraq.

Ceremony set Saturday at VFW Post

The annual Veteran’s Day program will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the VFW Post 8971 on U.S. 190 east of Eunice. The Post members and officers invite all veterans, families and children to attend. “This year our program is scheduled on Saturday, and children are out of school.

Veterans Day observance is Saturday

An article with a photo of Robert “Bobby” Latiolais of Eunice printed in The Eunice News in 1967, read, “Robert Latiolais back stateside. USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42, March 1 - Robert L. Latiolais, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Latiolais of 800 N. Fourth St., Eunice, La.