The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs will be hosting ceremonies across the state in recognition of Memorial Day and those who served the country.
Woodard found himself at an air show last year, and he found himself with an opportunity to honor his late brother. What he didn't expect to find was closure.
One of those "frissons" kind of moments happened yesterday when 96-year-old World War II veteran Pete DuPré stunned the crowd before a soccer match with a poignant rendition of the national anthem on his harmonica.
Last year Vietnam veteran Jim Garvin and friends asked for your help finding an old Army friend known only as "Louisiana". Well, they finally found him.
Memorial Day is this Monday, May 27th and there will be several events throughout Acadiana honoring those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service of our country.