Park of Heroes Vision
Park of Heroes Vision
Park of Heroes Vision
We Shall Never Forget
16 young men from Harahan have perished in conflicts around the world. 7 of them have never returned to American soil.
These are their stories.
Waterwall Progress
Park of Heroes Vision
Park of Heroes Vision
"Here We Mark The Price Of Freedom"
16' and almost there...lights are working. Just waiting on the water.
Waterwall Progress
Park of Heroes Vision
Waterwall Progress
Defending Our Freedom
Honoring those who served or are serving our country.
Jules Haydel
Park of Heroes Vision
Waterwall Progress
Daughter Visits Her Father
Mary Ann was just 6-months-old when her father, Jules Haydel was killed in Belgium. Tuesday, she and Jule's granddaughter came to see his panel at our Park of Heroes.
Jacob Knipper
Thomas Rayburn III
Jacob Knipper
Niece Visits Her Uncle
Judy was 18 months old when her Uncle Jacob Knipper died at sea in the Pacific Ocean. Today, she visited his panel at Harahan's Park of Heroes.
Thomas Picone
Thomas Rayburn III
Jacob Knipper
Nephew Visits His Uncle
The Picone Family has been part of Harahan since before it was Harahan. Today, Ray Picone visited his Uncle's panel at Harahan's Park of Heroes.
Thomas Rayburn III
Thomas Rayburn III
Thomas Rayburn III
Brother Visits His Brother
Clifford was a month shy of completing his tour in Vietnam when he got word his brother was killed while on patrol in the Korean DMZ. Today, he visited his panel at Harahan's Park of Heroes.
Robert DuSang
Thomas Rayburn III
Thomas Rayburn III
Father Visits His Son
In June of 2004, on Main Supply Route "Tampa" just south of al-Kut, Iraq, Robert DuSang lost his life.
Today, his father and Harahan resident, Don DuSang came out in the rain to check out his son's panel.
Manila American Cemetery
Lorraine American Cemetery
Thomas Picone lost his life as a POW in the Philippines and is buried here. Lionel Vicknair was aboard the USS John Penn when it sank in Iron Bottom Sound of the Solomon Islands.
Lorraine American Cemetery
Lorraine American Cemetery
Felix Zeringue was first buried by local farmers in Wehrda, Germany. He was later moved to the Lorriane American Cemetery in St. Avold, France
Merchant Marine Memorial
Guy Donaldson died aboard the SS John Penn in the Norwegian Sea. He is memorialized at the Merchant Marine Memorial in Washington, DC. (not part of the ABMC)
East Coast Memorial
Philip Zeringue (Felix's brother) was lost-at-sea about 300 miles off the Virginia Coast. He is Memorialized at the East Coast Memorial in lower Manhattan in New York City.
Snowstorm 2025
What. A. Scene.
Winter Wonderland
What. A. Scene.
Majestic!
Winter Wonderland
What. A. Scene.
Thank you Kim. Yes, it was majestic! And became the most photographed icon in the city.
Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland
While temperatures dropped below freezing for several days, the Water Wall passed with flying colors and ran throughout the Snowstorm of the Century.
Nobuyoshi "William" Sudo
Nobuyoshi "William" Sudo
Nobuyoshi "William" Sudo
Despite having lived in the United States - legally, for 40 years; having an American wife with two boys and deteriorating health, Sudo was interned by the US Government. He died at a camp in New Mexico. He never saw his family again.
Sudo Torii Gate
Nobuyoshi "William" Sudo
Nobuyoshi "William" Sudo
Torii gates symbolize the transition from the human world to a sacred space...honoring Harahan resident William Sudo.
Sudo Peace Garden
Nobuyoshi "William" Sudo
Lt. Governor Nungesser
Japanese gardens (日本庭園, nihon teien) are traditional gardens whose designs are accompanied by Japanese aesthetics and philosophical ideas, avoid artificial ornamentation, and highlight the natural landscape.
Lt. Governor Nungesser
Nobuyoshi "William" Sudo
Lt. Governor Nungesser
Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser spent some time with us today at Harahan's Park of Heroes. We are looking forward to working with Louisiana Tourism to help make our Memorial a destination point.
Warren Parks
Jeff. Parish Councilman Scott Walker
Jeff. Parish Councilman Scott Walker
Warren Parks was just 18 years-old when in died on Okinawa in 1956. The helicopter he was on crashed during Typhoon Babs. His funeral service was held at St. Rita Church.
Jeff. Parish Councilman Scott Walker
Jeff. Parish Councilman Scott Walker
Jeff. Parish Councilman Scott Walker
Jefferson Parish Council Chairman Scott Walker and his team visited Harahan's Park of Heroes.
Park of Heroes Benefactors
Park of Heroes Contributors
Park of Heroes Supporters
The City of Harahan is very honored to have been chosen as the second location of this travelling exhibit. Proving once again that Small Towns CAN Do Big Things!
The exhibit will be on display at the Harahan Library – the oldest library in Jefferson Parish starting May 5th until May 30th, 2025.
Address: 219 Soniat Ave., Harahan, LA
Admission is FREE and open to the public.