Gene Franques

State commander Billy Ray Foley, at podium, conducts the installation ceremony for officers in the LaPlace post. Pictured, from right are Commander Dave Gatt, Adjutant Al Cutno, Vice Commander Melissa Malik, Vice Commander Herb Hille standing in for Richard Drum, chaplain Gene Franques, Sergeant at Arms Benny Robichaux and Judge Advocate Errol Williams. (Photo submitted)