FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025 - 11:00 A.M.
St. Landry Parish Veterans Memorial – Bobby Dupre Welcome Center
5348 Highway 182 South
Opelousas, Louisiana
Theme: “Keep Moving Forward”
“What better way to die, than to give your life for your country.” Inspired by Captain Joshua Byers, killed in action in Iraq in 2003. His final words to his unit were, “Keep Moving Forward,” after his vehicle was struck by a bomb. Honoring Our Fallen
Wreaths Across America/St. Landry Parish began as a simple gesture of gratitude to honor the families of the Fallen here at home and across our Nation.
Iraq / Afghanistan War:
• Army Staff Sgt. Craig Davis – January 8, 2004
• Army Staff Sgt. Jonathan R. Reed – January 28, 2005
• Marine Lance Cpl. Myles C. Sebastien – December 20, 2006
• Army Staff Sgt. Jarred S. Fontenot – October 18, 2007
• Army Sgt. Joseph A. Richard, III – April 14, 2008
Sponsored by the Walmart Distribution Transportation Department
• Fresh Balsam Veterans Wreaths will be presented to Gold Star Mothers and their families in honor of their Fallen.
Wreaths will also be presented to the Parish Government President, Parish Council Members, and Firefighters in memory of all who have fallen.
• Small remembrance wreaths will be available for families honoring loved ones who served and are no longer with us.
Pat Mason-Guillory, Project Director 337.351.6063
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The Public is invited
