Pictured here awarding the title are (back row) Councilman Ray Lauga, District A, and Councilman Mike Ginart, District D, (middle row) Councilman George Cavignac, District C, Parish President Craig Taffaro, Councilman Kenny Henderson, District B, Council Chairman Frank Auderer, Councilman Fred Everhardt, District E, Beau Bowman, (front row) some of Ms.Le’s children, Anthony, Linda, Andrew and Kelly, and Councilman Wayne Landry (center).

Ngoc Do, also known as Ms. Le, was on her way to church on Feb. 19, like every other morning, when she was hit and killed by an alleged drunk driver on Paris Road. Le, 57, was named an honorary citizen of St. Bernard Parish at a recent council meeting. “Ms. Le was devoted to her family, [and had] a strong commitment to her Lord and her church,” said Councilman Wayne Landry, At-Large East. “We wanted to recognize this lady who meant so much in her community.”