Carencro Veterans Memorial
Veterans Memorial
On Veterans Day 2014, Carencro dedicated a memorial to the men and women of this community who served. Designed by Lynn Guidry, Architect and recognized with a Community Achievement Award, the memorial stands as a lasting part of this city’s story.
Honor A Veteran
Purchase an engraved brick for installation in the memorial plaza. Bricks are $100 each. Download the order form or call City Hall at 337-896-8481.
Seeking KIA/MIA Information
Are you related to one of the KIA/MIA soldiers honored in the memorial? The city is working to compile its stories so visitors can learn more about these men. If you have information, please contact City Hall at 337-896-8481.
Honored Veterans
Percy Allemand (Korea)
Curley Babineaux (WWII)
Andrew Benoit (Korea)
A.B. John Breaux (WWII)
Rene Breaux (WWII)
Edgar J. Guilbeau (WWII)
Fr. J. Verbis LaFleur (WWII)
Cyril J.B. Landry (WWII)
Numa E. Martin (WWII)
Nelson John Menard (Korea)
Antoine J. Miller (WWII)
Nicholas Olivier (Iraq)
Charles R. Parkerson (Korea)
L.J. Toussaint Richard (WWII)
Weston Roger (WWII)
Ewell J. Sonnier (WWII)
Euclide J. Savoy Jr. (Korea)
Thank You to Our Sponsors
We’re very grateful to our sponsors for their contributions to our memorial and support of our local war heroes:
Soldier Sponsors (KIA/MIA granite pylons)
C.H. Fenstermaker & Associates
Molded Rubber Specialties
Nina Claire Breaux & Allen Ray Bourgeois
Prejean’s Restaurant
The Frank X. & Jennifer Melancon Connolly Family
The Ray Joseph & Marie Nina Mouton Melancon Family
The Michael Ray & Peggy Shorts Melancon Family
The Kevin B. & Patricia Melancon Fontenot Family
The Dr. William & Evelyn Melancon Family
The Gerald Wayne & Sandra Geisendorff Melancon Family
Evangeline Memorial Gardens
Melancon Funeral Home
Melancon Life Insurance Co.
Melancon Pharmacy
Carencro Mardi Gras Association
Bobby & Dené Badon & Family; Bryan W. Badon, Brock & Brittney; Shellie L. Badon, Landon Bernard
Badon Enterprises
Mayor Tommy, Sr. & Dorothy Stutes Angelle and children Michelle, Tommy, Jr., and Annemarie
John S., Sr. & Rowena L. Bellot Stutes & Family
James C. “Dick” & Jeanette Champagne Angelle & Family; James Bruno & Denise Speyrer, Angelle & Renee
Burton J. “Burt” & Connie Nepveaux Arceneaux & Family, Burton & Idelle Dugas Andrus, Marie Arceneaux, Dr. Kenneth A. Arceneaux, Sosthene “SOS” and Geraldyne Andrus “Jerry” Arceneaux
Lester “L.J.” & Annette Lightfoot Melancon
Marcus J. & Kelly Castille Melancon
Fire Chief Carroll E. & Elsie Chiasson Guillbeau Family
Mayor Glenn L. & Nannette Guilbeau Brasseaux Family; Jimmie & Catherine Arceneaux Brasseaux Family, and Louis J. “Bill” & Hazel Guilbeaux Brasseaux
Cecile Remont and Councilmember LJ Boudreaux Family
AT&T Louisiana
Bench Sponsors
Melancon Marble & Granite Works
Keith Arsement
Jay Castille
Lee & Therese Verret State Farm Insurance
Carencro Catholic School
Corporate Sponsors
Gulf Coast Bank
Coastal Pipe of LA
Southern Lifestyle Development
Rayne State Bank
Opelousas General Health System
Acadian Ambulance Service
Meritus Credit Union
In-Kind Sponsors
Lynn Guidry Architect
C.H. Fenstermaker & Associates
Associated Design Group
Tony Meche Masonry
Prejean Creative Advertising & Design
Landscaping
Lynn & Gayle Guidry
Refurbishment of the Carencro War Veterans Bronze Plaque
Gerald & Sandra Melancon