40 & 8 Voiture 137

12/02/2025

For all of you who follow this page, especially voyagers, if you have not paid your 2026 dues, I just sent out the final notice. If there is any questions or problems please contact me on this page.

Jerry Kennedy
Correspondent

11/16/2025

I was honored last night to be presented with a plaque as one of 10 Distinguished Veterans in the NW Louisiana area.

10/22/2025

Feeling a little amazed right now. I was informed that I have been selected as one of 11 distinguished veterans in the NW Louisiana area. Kind of came out of the blue.
Ceremony is November 15, 2025 at 5pm at the Shreveport Memorial Auditorium. I'd love to have my friends and colleagues come out. I'll also be riding in the Veterans Parade at the Fairgrounds, 11/16. That should start about 1pm.

David Killeen
Chef de Gare, Voiture 137
Grand Chef de Gare
Grand du Louisiana
Sous Director, Nurses Training

09/14/2025

Or move to Post 14 is almost complete.

08/16/2025

I’m very sad to report that past Chef de Gare Richard Larned passed away.

View Richard Larned's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/17/2025

On July 13, 2025, David Killeen, Chef de Gare of Locale 137 was sworn in as Grande Chef de Gare of Grande du Louisiana.

05/22/2025

In our continuing move from our Chateau to American Legion Post 14, the cannon is the last to go. Moving it down to Post 14.

11/27/2024

Sadly, Voiture 137 must report the passing of Voyageur Doug Long. He was my colleague as well as my friend. We were wrecked together and we served VL 137 in each other's administration, I was his Correspondant when he was Chef de Gare, he was my Commisaire Intendant. He was one that as Chef de Gare, I could always bounce ideas off and know that his response was what he really thought. Personally, I'll miss him. VL 137 and Post 14 will also miss him. RIP, Doug.

The following was compiled by Chef de Train, Shawn Bohannon.

Voyageur Long continued serving his community, state, and nation as a faithful Paid Up For Life Legionnaire of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of The American Legion and a valued member of the post Executive Committee. Voyageur Long was wrecked into La Société on May 23, 2015, and served this Voiture well for 10 years in numerous capacities, including Medicin, Chef de Train #1, Chef de Gare (2017-2018), member at large of Les Cheminots Locaux from 2018-2019, Commisaire Intendant (2019-2024), chairman of the 2016 Anniversary Party Committee and a member of the Wrecking Crew. He also held membership in the General’s Club and the National Past Chef de Gare Club. Voyageur Long served the Grande Voiture de la Louisiane well as Grand Commisaire Intendant (2021-2024). Voyageur Long served the Voiture Nationale well as Sous Conducteur National from 2017-2018, in which office he provided outstanding service in support of the 98th Promenade Nationale, Bossier City, Louisiana, September 12-16, 2017.

Information regarding services for Voyageur Long will be posted.

David Killeen
Chef de Gare
Voiture 137
Shreveport, LA

10/18/2024

It is with deep sympathy that we must announce that Donna Long passed away in the early morning hours today. Please keep Doug and the family in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn the loss of this precious lady. As we learn more details we will share.

09/16/2024

L-R, Doug Long, Harold Burson, Don Vallery with our train. Sadly, Doug is the only one left.

04/05/2024

This evening Voiture 137 honored our Hero of the Year, Deputy Tyler Lummus of the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Department. Pictured are myself, Deputy Lummus and Caddo Parish Sheriff, Jay Long. As an aside, Deputy Lummus has already been selected to be the Grande du Louisiana Hero of the Year. His packet will now be sent to National for consideration at that level. Congratulations, Deputy Lummus!

08/16/2023

2024 Membership Renewals are now available. Cost is still $35. Please don’t wait till the last minute to renew your membership.