Robert Perron is honored for 50 years of service to VPFD

By News Staff on Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Derelict conditions of city-owned pound are also discussed
  • Community Liaison Jerri Ledoux (left) presents Ville Platte Firefighter Robert Perron (right) with a Congressional Commendation from U.S. Congressman Mike Johnson, who represents the state’s 4th district. Perron was honored for 50 years of service to the Ville Platte Fire Department. (Gazette photo by Nancy Duplechain)
    Community Liaison Jerri Ledoux (left) presents Ville Platte Firefighter Robert Perron (right) with a Congressional Commendation from U.S. Congressman Mike Johnson, who represents the state’s 4th district. Perron was honored for 50 years of service to the Ville Platte Fire Department. (Gazette photo by Nancy Duplechain)

    By: NANCY DUPLECHAIN Staff Reporter Jerri Ledoux from Congressman Mike Johnson’s office was there to honor long-time Ville Platte firefighter Robert Perron for his service. “I believe it’s appropriate to give honor when honor is due when someone has reached a milestone in his career,” she said, adding Congressman Johnson’s father was a firefighter who was burned over 80% of his body during an …