Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Ville Platte  held their 14th Annual Appreciation Day today (Friday) for all of the First Responders. The staff served BBQ Boston Butt dinners with the trimmings. Local Funeral Home General Manager  Lowell Sibille said to KVPI News “We do this because our first responders are not recognized for the hard work they do four our community and this is our way of saying thank you. Due to the events that have been taken place, more than ever, we need to show our appreciation for these first responders that put their lives on the line for our safety.”

    KVPI ‘s Becky Vidrine covered the event and spoke with Ville Platte Police Chief Neil Lartigue, Fire Chief Chris Harrison and Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel along with several local police officers and fire fighters.

   The appreciation event is held every year near the anniversary of 9-11.