Two Shreveport churches honor veterans

All across the city of Shreveport, churches were taking time to honor servicemen and servicewomen on Veteran's Day.

At St. Paul United Methodist Church, the congregation prayed for veterans and sang patriotic hymns and songs like "God Bless America."

Members also dressed wore scarves and ties decorated with the American flag. They called out the names of veterans who are no longer with us.

At Praise Temple Full Gospel Baptist Cathedral, veterans and those currently serving were called to the front of the church to be recognized.

Taylor Leach, a member at Praise Temple, serves at Barksdale Air Force Base. Leach says it humbles her to be honored.

"I am humbled to be honored today by Bishop Brandon and the entire church for individuals in the community to recognize what we do made me feel right at home," says Leach.

Lauretha Richardson also serves at Barksdale, and she says she wants everyone to realize the sacrifice brave men and women make to serve their country.

"I hope others realize the sacrifice that members make past, present and those that have passed; those that have given the ultimate sacrifice, which is their lives."

While a simple "thank you" may not be enough, both women say it feels good to be appreciated.