Natchitoches Parish Fire Department displayed the Magnificent American Flag during the event.
The annual Slice of Thanks, a pizza lunch showing appreciation for local first responders, was Monday, Nov. 4 at First United Methodist Church’s Family Life Center. Over 90 guests were served throughout the event. A Slice of Thanks, Natchitoches, was sponsored by Louie’s Pizza of Many, the Lions Club of Natchitoches and Thrivent Financial Action Teams.
Veterans, active duty military personnel, firefighters, law enforcement officers and first responders in Natchitoches Parish were served a complimentary pizza lunch and beverages. Louie’s Pizza, LLC was founded by Michele and Louis Smith of Many who desired to start a mobile food business that brought Michele’s Italian heritage and love for pizza to Louisiana, while at the same time using that mobility to give back to communities across the state.
Wooden flags were purchased and sponsored by Louie’s Pizza and Prayer, Inc. of Many and Thrivent Financial Action Teams. The above mentioned first responders were entered in a free drawing for a chance to win a flag specific to their line of duty. The flags were made by Fly End Custom Flags.
Natchitoches Parish Fire Department displayed the Magnificent American Flag during the event.
Wooden Flag recipient is Lion John McTyre and NP Patrol Officer Angela Mitchell.
Wooden Flag recipient is Joshua Owusu-Duku of the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office with Lions Carol Green and Susan Hilton.
Wooden Flag recipient is Police Officer Trent Perritt and Lion Kelli Sampson.
Wooden Flag recipient is Army Veteran Tyrell Small.
Lions Susan Hilton, Heather Fredieu, Carol Green, birthday girl Mimi Stoker, and Vallery Washington are ready to serve pizza and beverages to the guests.
Fire Fighter Banner of Love recipient is Jay Mims, pictured with Lions Wayne and Tina Ragan.
Volunteers Brian and Leonora Creel and Michele and Louis Smith, owners and operators of Louie’s Pizza and Prayer, stand in front of the Banners of Love.
First Responder Banner of Love recipient is Stacy Neely and Veteran Banner of Love recipient is Louis Hutson
Law Enforcement Banner of Love recipient Matreka Moses and Lion Susan Hilton
