By Kevin Shannahan
NSU’s Friedman Student Union ballroom was packed this Saturday, January 14th as the Natchitoches Sheriff’s Department hosted the 4th annual Law Enforcement Ball. The popular event featured a light dinner, drinks and dancing to a variety of tunes from a local deejay. Law Enforcement members, their families and supporters from throughout the parish were joined by two members of the Alexandria Police Department.
The ball was started after the tragic death of NPSO Deputy Ricky Issac. His name was placed in the Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington D.C. with a contingent from the NPSO travelling down to witness the event. The annual ball is a way to raise funds for the uniforms, travel and equipment for the NPSO Honor Guard. The 13 members of the honor guard participate in many local events, but their most important function is to attend funerals, especially those of members of law enforcement. It is a tangible way to let the family know that their loved one is not forgotten.
The NPJ is donating tonight’s event photography. Photo protection has been turned off and downloading and sharing enabled. You may download all you wish without charge. If you do see a photograph you want, please consider a donation to this worthy cause in lieu of payment.
What an awesome gesture Kevin! Thanks for all the great pics!! LE ❤’s you!