Brigadier General Curney J. Dronet Sr.

The American Soldier does not serve and fight because he hates who is in front of him; he serves and fights because he loves who is behind him.

The World today, is a better place, because of this Soldier’s service.

The Final Salute – In Memorial Honor to BG Curney Dronet
Louisiana National Guard

Brothers in Arms, Military men, and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and “as a way” to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to BG Dronet our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for the...

It is the Soldier
In Memorial Honor of BG Curney J Dronet Sr,
Louisiana National Guard

It's the Soldier,
not the pastor/preacher, who has given us freedom of religion and worship.

It's the Soldier,
not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.

It's the Soldier,
not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.

It's the Soldier,
not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble and demonstrate.

It's the...

Our deepest condolences to Mrs Irene and the Dronet family. I first knew General Dronet when he was a Captain in the 2nd Bn 156th Infantry, Headquarters in St Martinville LA. I served and worked with him when the Battalion was relocated in Abbeville LA. As a commander, he would set high standards and expected his subordinates to meet those standards. When the standards were met, he would again set higher standards. He once told me that when you reach a point where you felt you were...

My condolences to his family. I regretfully never met him (except, maybe as a child). I am a Dronet from a different great-great-grandfather. I read Curney's biographical book and enjoyed it thoroughly which also taught me some of my own family history. Thank you Curney for all that you did in your life-time.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mr. Dronet. He has left such a wonderful legacy for the young generation to follow. The family has a lot to proud of in Mr. Dronet!