Park of Heroes
Harahan's First Memorial: Zeringue Park
Named James Moisant Park after the famous aviator, Zeringue Park was rededicated in 1948 and is named after brothers Philip and Felix Zeringue who both gave their lives during World War II.
Harahan's New Memorial: Park of Heroes
"Home of the free, because of the brave"
Additional research uncovered a total of 16 young men from Harahan who have perished in various conflicts around the world since the city's founding in 1920.
With the need for more space, the City is creating a new "Park of Heroes" Memorial at the larger Soniat Park.
Flags of Remembrance
"Never forget their sacrifice, their bravery, their courage"
Seven from Harahan never returned to our shores. Buried on foreign soil or lost at sea – they are memorialized here by the flags flown over the ground or sea where they will rest forever, so that we may never forget the heavy price of war and conflict.
"We must tell their stories..."
Those From Harahan That Did Not Return Home
North Atlantic
North Atlantic
North Atlantic
Philip Zeringue: d. 1942
Sunk by U-123
U.S.S. Atik (Unrecoverable)
Europe
North Atlantic
North Atlantic
Guy Donaldson: d. 1942
S.S. John Penn
Norwegian Sea (Buried-at-sea)
Felix Zeringue: d. 1944
Gotha Bombing Raid
(Lorraine Cemetery, France)
Jules Haydel: d. 1944
Buchet, Germany
(Chapelle Cemetery, Belgium)
Pacific
North Atlantic
Pacific
Thomas Picone: d. 1942
POW
(Manila Cemetery, Philippines)
Lionel Vicknair: d. 1943
U.S.S. John Penn
Solomon Isl. (Unrecoverable)
Jacob Knipper: d. 1943
U.S.S. Liscome Bay
Kiribati (Unrecoverable)
Walk of Heroes
“We don't know them all, but we owe them all.”
Commemorating and venerating American military service, and achievements of those citizens of Harahan, Louisiana that have committed the ultimate sacrifice in defense of what is right and good throughout the world.
“Nous n’oublions pas, nous n’oublierons jamais"
Those That Perished Abroad But Returned Home
World War II
World War II
World War II
Joseph Donaldson: d. 1944
S.S. Carlos J. Finlay
Sherwood Millet: d. 1944
Idice Valley, Italy
Salvador Rando: d. 1945
D+2, Iwo Jima
Korea
World War II
World War II
Thomas Rayburn III: d. 1971
Demilitarized Zone
Vietnam
Vietnam
Vietnam
Michael Farrell: d. 1967
Battle of Ong Than
Binh Long Province
Salvador Monte: d. 1967
Cam Lo Operating Base
Quang Tri Province
Kenneth Ainsworth: d. 1967
Aerial Support Ops., La Vang Base
Thua Thien Province
Mason Ragland: d. 1969
Supply Mission, Highway QL-1
Binh Dinh Province
Iraq
Vietnam
Vietnam
Robert DuSang: d. 2004
MSR (Main Supply Route) "Tampa"
South of Al-Kut, Iraq
Peace and Freedom
After man's most horrific conflict, the people of the United States, Germany and Japan - once great adversaries , have supported democracies, and helped promote peace throughout the world.
As a sign of friendship, the people of Germany and Japan are working with Harahan to secure two iconic symbols of post-World War II
Park of Heroes Benefactors and Supporters
Contact Us
For more information please email: Harahan.ParkOfHeroes@gmail.com
Park of Heroes
1101 10th Street, Harahan, Louisiana 70123, United States
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