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A Veteran’s Return to Normandy | Lafayette Louisiana News
At 100 years old, WWII veteran Prigeon Fontenot Sr. from Louisiana fulfilled a lifelong dream by visiting France for the first time since the war — just one month before his passing. Organized by the Best Defense Foundation, the trip took him and 26 other veterans to Normandy, where he walked the beaches, visited historic sites like the Higgins Boat Monument, and rode in a half-track. Accompanied by fellow Louisianan Josh Talley, Fontenot honored his service with the 9th Armored Division, attended ceremonies at Pegasus Bridge, and connected with French citizens and students, sharing his story…
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