Memorial Day events planned in Acadiana
Courtesy MGN Online
and last updated 2021-05-30 14:10:53-04
Many people will celebrate a day off tomorrow with barbecues and get-togethers. But for many, Memorial Day is not an excuse to party, it s a time for reflection and remembrance of those who aren t here to share any longer.
Here s a collection of Memorial Day events scheduled for tomorrow in Acadiana, by parish. If you don t see your event here, and you d like it to be included, just send the information to news@katctv.com
Acadia Parish
Since Friday, there has been a memorial display set up at the Church Point Depot. From sunrise to sunset every day, the 21 Church Point men who died serving their country are honored by VFW Post 9903 and American Legion Post 225 with a display. Every hour, a slow sentry will patrol the grounds. You can see the story we did on this event here. The closing ceremony will be at 6 p.m. on Monday, Memorial Day.
The Rose Hill Cemetery curriculum is being taught in Hillsborough and Pinellas County Schools to teach students about the pioneering African Americans buried there, and to preserve the cemetery's rich history.
Family prepares to lay Jessell Lopez to rest
Jesse Lopez IV
and last updated 2021-05-24 17:33:34-04
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas â Jessell Lopez, the one-year-old little girl found unresponsive and later passed away, will be laid to rest Wednesday.
On Monday, Jessell s father, Jesse Lopez IV, shared video and pictures on Facebook of the casket his daughter will be buried in.
The casket was painted by the Leal Brothers Paint and Body Shop. The casket is painted in pink glitter and includes pictures of Jessell, Jessell with her parents, and Jessell s brother. On the top of the casket is a photo of Jessell with a pony and inside, a picture of Jessell with her father and brother.