Honoring veterans

People across St. Mary paused Tuesday for Veterans Day observances The Morgan City Police Department and Ochsner St. Mary hosted events, and so did the Patterson city government.

"Freedom is not free," said Patterson Community Development Director Holden Murray. Community Outreach Director Nina Singleton remarked that many veterans continue their public service after leaving the military.

"The fight doesn't end when the uniform comes off," Singleton said.

Patterson High's homecoming royalty, King Linzy Howard and Queen O'Shaunessy Battle, offered messages of thanks to veterans.

And Mayor Rodney Grogan said two wreaths will honor Daisy LeBlanc and Evelyn G. Estay, who were active in Veterans Day celebrations each year. Both passed away recently. The wreaths will be displayed at City Hall for a year and then will go to their families.

The Review/Bill Decker