BATON ROUGE, LA - Memorial Day is a state and federal holiday, observed
on the last Monday of May, to honor the men and women who died while serving in
the United States military. This year, Memorial Day will occur on Monday, May
31. In recognition of Memorial Day, Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry
issued the following statement:
“I encourage all citizens of Louisiana to join me in
taking a moment to reflect on the purpose of this holiday: honoring men and
women who valiantly served with the utmost selflessness for our Nation. These
American heroes defended our Nation with bravery and patriotism that must never
be forgotten. While Memorial Day is an opportunity of reflection for all, it is
also a day of sorrow for many families in Louisiana – including the loved ones
of our more than 230 veterans killed since September 11, 2001. As someone who
proudly wore the uniform alongside our Nation’s finest, I cannot express enough
sympathy and gratitude for the families of our fallen soldiers. As I continue
to pray for those feeling heartache during this holiday, I vow to never stop
doing everything in my power as Attorney General to assist and protect our
service members, veterans, and their families.”