Christy Chatagnier and Paul Ganucheau of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8971 in Eunice conclude a flag folding ceremony Friday during the annual Memorial Day program at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings. The flag was presented to the Veterans Home

James Barnes of American Legion Post 129 in Eunice sounds Taps during a Memorial Day ceremony Friday at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings. The ceremony honored and remembered those heroes who lost their lives in the line of duty and those who passed on after their service.

Veterans of the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings join family members and guests in a balloon release Friday to celebrate the lives of those veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. The balloon release marked the conclusion of the home's annual Memorial Day ceremony.

Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home Marketing Representative Allie Breaux and Director of Nursing Danyelle White conduct a ceremony of remembrance Friday for the home's residents who have died in the past year. The ceremony was part of the Veterans Home's annual Memorial Day ceremony to remember those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

U.S. Army Brigadier Genereal Cindy Haywood of Gonzales delivers the Memorial Day message Friday during a ceremony at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings. The home honored those who have given their lives in service to our country with a ceremony of remembrance, patriotic music, flag folding and balloon release.

Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home resident Daven Dailey leads the home's staff, residents and visitors in the Pledge of Allegiance on Friday during the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Jennings. The Veterans Home honored and remembered those who lost their lives in the line of duty and those who have died since serving their country.