Young Hero Robert Vincent Interview (2012)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Erath, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2012-06-15
Duration: 00:07:44
Subjects: VINCENT, ROBERT | Louisiana Young Heroes | Hurricane Rita, 2005
Contributors:
- Sanford, Shauna Host
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Sanford, Shauna Producer
- Vincent, Robert Interviewee
Description
This segment from the June 15, 2012, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Shauna Sanford’s interview with 1996 Louisiana Young Hero Robert Vincent, an attorney in Erath. Sanford reports that Vincent served as the Mayor Pro-Temp of Erath at age 18, making him the youngest person to ever hold the position. Vincent discusses: his love for his hometown of Erath; his experience during Hurricane Rita; his inner strength; his love of politics; and his advice for young people. Hosts: Charlie Whinham and Shauna Sanford