EDWARD JACK LAPORTE

LAPORTE EDWARD JACK LAPORTE, LTC, US Army Retired, 72, a native of New Orleans and resident of Slidell for the past 9 years, died from complications of a short, but fatal illness on the evening of November 19th, 2012 in Gulfport, MS. He served his country most significantly in Company D 20th Special Forces Group, Louisiana Army National Guard, 377th TAACOM US Army Reserves, and the 1st and 10th Special Forces Groups while on active duty. During Operation Desert Storm he was recalled to active duty and served as Provost Marshall to the Theater of Operations. During his military career he was awarded the Senior Parachutist Badge, the Ranger and Special Forces Tabs. In cilvilian endeavors, he worked in the food service industry with A&P Tea Co. and P.A. Menard Dist.; and in the automotive parts industry with NAPA, where he retired in 2002. Interment in the U.S. National Cemetery in Biloxi, MS. Edward was a lifetime member of Chapter XXX, Special Forces Association. He was a patriot who loved his country, and a sincere friend to all who met and knew him.