Louisiana's Fallen Heroes Saluted

Louisiana State Senate ^

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Since 2005, the Louisiana Senate has taken time during the Regular Legislative Session "to recognize Louisiana's fallen heroes and the enormous sacrifice made by their families for this state and the nation." This year, the following service members are saluted:

Sergeant Joseph A. Richard, III - Grand Prairie, United States Army

Staff Sergeant Timothy Cole, Jr. - Alexandria, United States Army

Staff Sergeant Jarred S. Fontenot - Port Barre, United States Army

Corporal Chris LeBleu - Lake Charles, United States Marine Corps

Seargeant First Class John Hennen - Vinton, United States Army National Guard

Specialist Marisol Heredia - Baton Rouge, United States Army

Specialist Charles Leonard, Jr. - West Monroe, United States Army

Chief Warrant Officer Terry Thomas - Baton Rouge, United States Army

Staff Sergeant Michael Gabel - Baton Rouge, United States Army

Sergeant Terrell Gilmore - Baton Rouge,United States Army National Guard

Lance Corporal Thomas Adams, Jr. - Baton Rouge, United States Marine Corps

Specialist Justin R. Mixon - Bogalusa, United States Army

Sergeant Brandon Boudreaux - Thibodeaux, Army National Guard

Additional information on these service members and on past fallen-hero salutes is available through the Louisiana State Senate website at http://senate.legis.state.la.us/SessionInfo/2008/RS/TroopDedication.htm.

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Pelican State ping

[Poetgal26]

May God bless these young men, and their families!
RIP!

[Ebenezer]

Courtesy ping. Just as in Puerto Rico, Louisiana has its share of heroes (especially those who have given “their last full measure of devotion”), local politicians notwithstanding.

[cll]

Thanks. I grieve for each fallen brother from any home state or territory or allied nation, and I hope I can make my life and my freedom worthy of their sacrifices.