So when I saw this news story I just knew I had to share it with everyone! The nation’s oldest living World War II veteran, Lawrence Brooks, has turned another year older. Not only is Lawrence Brooks 112 but he is a Louisiana native.
The oldest-known living World War II veteran calls New Orleans home and was recently featured on 'CBS This Morning'. The story details how the 111-year-old took advantage of a birthday phone call from Governor Edwards in order to get his leaky-roof fixed.
Songs that tell stories about men and women in uniform who have put their life on the line for our country can be played while we reflect on their heroism.
Lafayette resident Katie Guidry's husband was less than a month from retirement after a long career in the US military. That's when he suffered an accident that changed his whole life.