Lieutenant General Russel Honore
Louisiana Legends Gala

Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Awards
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2011-06-23
Duration: 00:11:03
Subjects: Honore, Russel L. | Military | Veterans | United States. Army | Hurricane Katrina, 2005
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Landrieu, Mary Interviewee
- Honore, Beverly Interviewee
- Honore, Russel Speaker
Description
This segment from the 2011 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and a speech by retired Lieutenant General Russel Honore accepting his recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Honore, a native of Lakeland, served in the United States Army from 1971-2008. He is best known as the commander of Joint Task Force Katrina, the unit responsible for coordinating military relief efforts following Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The profile includes interviews with United States Senator Mary Landrieu and Beverly Honore, his wife. Host: Beth Courtney