MC streets will pay tribute to veterans

Morgan City could soon have a way to honor military veterans.
At the Dec. 16 City Council meeting, Matt Dragna of a citizens committee called the Heroes Way Commission outlined plans to dedicate portions of Morgan City streets to veterans.
Dragna, the brother of Mayor Lee Dragna, said the commission hopes to erect signs honoring individual veterans. The signs would be modeled after flags, with a standard to which a horizontal plaque is attached.
The plaque would bear the name of the veteran, the veteran’s service branch and medals earned.
While portions of streets would be dedicated to veterans, the streets’ official names would remain unchanged, Matt Dragna said.
The commission hopes to have 10 signs ready for July 4, which will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The plans are to add four to six signs each year after that.
The project is being funded with private donations.
Dragna said the commission has identified 28 service members who were killed in action.
“Having died isn’t a prerequisite, but it does put you high on the list,” Dragna said.
The 1.790 veterans include three former prisoners of war, 36 Purple Heart recipients and five women.
To suggest a veteran to the commission, email heroeswaymorgancity@gmail.com.
“Above all, we want to make sure the good name of Morgan City is honored,” Dragna said.