Tightly knitted bonds

By News Staff on Monday, June 30, 2025
Perron celebrates five decades of service
  • Derrell Perron is pictured with his award commemorating his 50 years of service to the Mamou Fire Department. (Photo courtesy of Mamou Fire Department)
    Derrell Perron is pictured with his award commemorating his 50 years of service to the Mamou Fire Department. (Photo courtesy of Mamou Fire Department)

    By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Derrell Perron, recently celebrated his 50th anniversary with the Mamou Volunteer Fire Department. Perron admits, “(When I started in 1974), I had no idea I would be in it this long, but 50 years later I am still an active member.” He says, “People ask me why I stay with the department after so many years. We are called out day or night if someone out there …