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Veteran’s Day 2003
The Town of Brusly hosted a Veteran’s Appreciation Reception at the Brusly Town Hall on Tuesday, November 11, 2003. The Council chamber was decorated with balloons and flowers in patriotic colors of red, white and blue. A large floral centerpiece created by Helen Thibodeaux served as the central decoration on the serving table. Next to it were food trays and a large cake decorated with the day’s theme stating "Thank You Veterans."
Mayor Joey Normand opened the program by greeting and welcoming approximately 150 guests in attendance. Harvey Blanchard led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by an invocation given by Reverend Matt Dupre, Pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Jules Lefeaux, Brusly Town Clerk and Veteran, read a moving essay entitled "What Is a Vet?" Guests then heard comments from Col. Tom Acosta who recently returned from active service in Kuwait.Closing comments were given by Brusly Councilwoman Joanne Bourgeois followed by group singing of God Bless America led by Brusly resident Claudette Purnell.
Special guests in attendance included members of the Addis VFW Post and members of the McKinley Bourg American Legion Post of Port Allen.
Guests were treated to a PowerPoint presentation featuring hundreds of photos taken by LtCol David Couvillon during his tenure as a Provincial Governor in Iraq. He was not able to attend the reception due to a prior commitment, but was present through his photos.
Mayor Joey Normand
Reverend Matt Dupre
Jules Lefeaux
Col. Tom Acosta
Councilwoman Joanne Bourgeois
Mrs. Claudette Purnell
Members of the Addis Historical Association
PowerPoint Presentation of LtCol David Couvillon's photos
Serving on the planning committee for the event were Mayor Normand, Councilwoman Bourgeois, Genie Hendry, Lillie Mabile, Debbie Berthelot and LaTasha Martin.
Special assistance was given by Jocelyn Gauthreaux, Vera Lucas, Mary Althea Parker, Ella Dean Thibodeaux and Lois Rivet, members of the Addis Historical Association.
Posted 11-26-03 Return To Index
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A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE IN BRUSLY AND PORT ALLEN
NOVEMBER 11, 2002
November 11, 2002 marked "A Day of Remembrance" for the Town of Brusly. Highlights of the day included dedication of markers recognizing Charles P. Adams, Brusly native and founder of Grambling State University, and the site of the Original Brusly High School, as well as ceremonies honoring veterans of military service and recognition of participants in the "Flags for Brusly" program. Events began at 9:30 a.m. on the grounds of the Brusly Town Hall, moved to the Brusly Middle School
campus on the River Road (Original Brusly High School), traveled to Port Allen for a ceremony at the Veterans' Memorial on the grounds of the WBR Parish Courthouse, then returned to the Brusly Town Hall for closing ceremonies and a public reception.
Pictures are courtesy of Ian Tham and Genie Hendry.
Ceremony at West Baton Rouge Veterans Memorial to honor our last WBR Veterans
Veterans' Memorial on the grounds of the WBR Parish Courthouse
Parish President Ted Denstel addresses the Veterans Day Memorial ceremony
Ellis Gauthier
Jules Lefeaux
Public Reception at The Brusly Town Hall
Posted 11-19-02 Return To Index
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