Shreveport Honors 13 Veterans With Bricks of Honor

Thirteen local veterans were recognized at a Veterans Day ceremony at the American Legion, with commemorative bricks placed in the Bricks of Honor Garden.

Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Awards

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The Bricks of Honor Veterans Day Ceremony was held Wednesday at the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, recognizing 13 veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Thirteen commemorative bricks were placed in the Bricks of Honor Garden during the event.

Why it matters

The annual ceremony gives family members and supporters a chance to publicly recognize local service members and the sacrifices of military families. It keeps the service of Shreveport-area veterans visible in the community.

Thirteen veterans were honored and 13 commemorative bricks were placed in the Bricks of Honor Garden, including three World War II veterans. The honorees represent every branch of the military and a range of conflicts, though individual service records were not detailed.

The players

American Legion

The American Legion is a national veterans service organization that hosted the ceremony at its Shreveport location.

The details

Family members, friends and community supporters attended the ceremony, where each honored veteran's brick was placed in the Bricks of Honor Garden. The honorees represent every branch of the military and a variety of wars and conflicts.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026: Bricks of Honor Veterans Day Ceremony held at the American Legion in Shreveport.

Awards

The ceremony follows the national Veterans Day observance on November 11, extending that annual recognition into a lasting local memorial through the Bricks of Honor Garden. Each year's placement adds permanent markers honoring individual service members.

Shreveport residents can attend the annual ceremony to recognize local veterans and their families. The event is held each year at the American Legion, offering a direct way to participate in community veterans recognition.

The takeaway

Attending or supporting annual events like this one is a direct way to honor local veterans and military families. Families can also consider the sacrifices behind each brick placed in the garden.