Damein Delrie
Louisiana Young Heroes

Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Awards
Place Covered: Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1998-10-23
Duration: 00:04:46
Subjects: Louisiana Young Heroes | People with disabilities | Delrie, Damein
Contributors:
- Barton, Ashley Host
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Waltermyer, Joni Interviewee
- Delrie, Damein Interviewee
- Alwell, Randy Interviewee
- Kerry, Anita Interviewee
Description
This segment from the 1998 Young Heroes Award Ceremony features a profile of honoree Damein Delrie, a seventh grade student at Tioga Junior High School in Alexandria. Delrie has a rare degenerative disease that attacks every joint in his body and makes everyday activities almost impossible. Despite these physical obstacles, Delrie has been on the A honor roll every year and has won numerous medals in the regional Special Olympics. Hosts: Ashley Barton and Beth Courtney