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flag Louisiana opens memorial for 144 war-on-terror dead; Mississippi honors WWII vets as their ranks dwindle.

flag As Veterans Day nears, Louisiana and Mississippi are honoring military sacrifices through new and ongoing tributes. flag A new memorial in Slidell, designed by the St. Tammany Veterans Foundation and FL+WB Architects, commemorates 144 Louisiana service members killed in the war on terror since 9/11, featuring a brick path, gardens, and a Battlefield Cross with names and photos. flag Meanwhile, Reimann Family Funeral Homes in Mississippi hosted its 13th annual trip to the National World War II Museum, bringing Gulf Coast veterans to reflect on service; this year marked the first time no World War II veterans attended, highlighting their dwindling numbers despite an estimated 45,000 still alive. flag Officials stress the need to preserve military history and pass down values to younger generations.

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