 Lighthouse Keeper Barbier Dead at 103
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08/12/99 12:30 AM
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PONCHATOULA, LA - Funeral services were held Tuesday for the last keeper of the historic Pass Manchac lighthouse. Louis H. Barbier, who was 103, died Sunday at a nursing home in Hammond. Barbier, who was a World War I veteran, worked at the lighthouse for 30 years before it was automated in the mid-1950's. For more information on who Louis Barbier was, please see 216.46.163.97/forums/Forum23/HTML/000020.html May his soul find eternal, restful peace. ------------------  Keepin' the flame [This message has been edited by LamarB (edited 08-11-99).]
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Re: Lighthouse Keeper Barbier Dead at 103
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08/12/99 12:59 AM
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How sad, Lamar. I sure hope he had a chance to read all of our Birthday wishes to him awhile back, and it brought him some happiness.
Rod Watson
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Re: Lighthouse Keeper Barbier Dead at 103
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08/12/99 01:06 AM
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My condolences go out to his family.
All the more reason why "we" have to be keepers in absentia.
MOMBO
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Re: Lighthouse Keeper Barbier Dead at 103
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08/12/99 01:58 AM
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Art
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Smooth seas, high clouds, deep water and full sails forever, Mr. Barbier. Rest in peace.
-Art
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Re: Lighthouse Keeper Barbier Dead at 103
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08/12/99 02:05 AM
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Follow the bright white light to your well-earned reward, Sir.
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Re: Lighthouse Keeper Barbier Dead at 103
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08/12/99 02:22 AM
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As we extend our condolences to Mr. Barbier's family let us also remember all that he lived though in his 103 years. He served in the Great World War, saw the coming of air travel, space travel, commercial radio, television, computers. All in addition to serving his country as a light keeper. Truly, a part of history.
May he have a steady light to guide him.
Dave
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Re: Lighthouse Keeper Barbier Dead at 103
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08/12/99 10:02 AM
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This is sad news but it also is a celebration of 103 years of life.
LONG ISLAND BOB
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Re: Lighthouse Keeper Barbier Dead at 103
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08/12/99 06:45 PM
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I sure hope he had a chance to read all of our Birthday wishes to him awhile back, and it brought him some happiness. He had our birthday greetings read to him and he seemed pleased.
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