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Like so many kids his age, 10-year-old Braylon Moore loves playing sports.
Moore especially loves playing football, something he has done for years in the local league in Vermilion Parish. Those years have helped the young Moore learn valuable lessons.
“Sports taught me how to believe in myself, have confidence, and set goals,” Moore said. “It has also taught me how to work with my teammates, listen to my coaches and to never give up.”
Moore took those lessons to heart after he faced adversity on the football field. He suffered a season-ending injury earlier this football season.
“I felt sad because I have been playing football since I was 3 years old and this was my first time ever getting hurt,” Moore said. “I was hoping to be able to play basketball this season, but the doctor said that my hip is not fully healed and that I could not play sports at all until next year.”
His mother, Kristin Moore, said she could see how the situation affected her son.
“This injury devastated him because since the age of 3 he has played football and is in love with the sport,” Kristin Moore said. “Like many local families our lives revolve around our kids’ sports schedules, so this is an adjustment for the entire family.”
Falling back on what he learned from sports, Moore formulated a plan to allow him to channel his energy.
“With the help of my mom,” Moore said, “I started a ready to eat popcorn business. My specialty is homemade kettle corn because it tastes the best and all of my friends and cousins like it.”
Moore has already learned some lessons as a young business man, lessons that he will carry well in to the future.
“Working on the popcorn business has taught me that I can make my own money and be my own boss one day,” Moore said. “I also learned that I can do anything!”
That includes returning to the thing he loves, playing football.
“I still go to all of my teams football games and some practices,” Moore said. “I know I will be back on the field by next football season!”

August 5, 1942 - November 9, 2017

A Memorial Mass for Kenneth "Bobby" Foreman, 75 will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath with Father Andre Metrejean officiating. He will be brought to his final resting place at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery in Erath.
Kenneth was born in Jefferson Island, and was a resident of Erath. He loved to ride his bike, drink coffee with friends, and spend time with his daughters, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren. He also enjoyed gardening, fishing, and watching football. He served as an alter boy at Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath.
He was a long time dedicated employee of Bayou Welding and served on the Board of Charlie Field where he coached softball for many years.
He is survived by his wife Mary "Faye" Schexnider Foreman, daughters, Annette Langlinais, Angela Teer, and Rebecca "Becky" Foreman, grandchildren; Paden Langlinais and his wife Amberly, Christian Teer, Brei Foreman Rageur and her husband Tyler, Victoria " Tori" Teer, and Quintin Broussard, great-grandchildren; Reese Langlinais and Coen Rageur,and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He had a long time friendship with his brother-in- law Anthony "Tony" Schexnider, cousins Ethel Vice and Calvin Vice.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents Easton and Lucy Vice Foreman; brothers June and Leroy Foreman; sisters Eula Mae "pie" and Patricia F. Romero, and a special brother- in- law John Keith Schexnider.
The family would like to Thank Eddies One Stop for their kindness, and The Erath Fire Department, Acadian Ambulance, and Abbeville General for all their help. There will be a gathering of family and friends after the service at Pope John Paul Hall.
Share your condolences, words of comfort or send memorial gifts to the family of Kenneth “Bobby” Foreman at www.lafuneralservices.com
Mr. Kenneth “Bobby” Foreman and his family were cared for and entrusted final arrangements to Louisiana Funeral Services & Crematory of Broussard (337) 330-8006.

Miss Ahna Maria Bergeron and Mr. Jacob Nelson Trahan were united in marriage on Saturday, October 28, 2107, at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Abbeville.
The 7 p.m. ceremony was officiated by Father Gregory Cormier, Alan Stakes, brother-in-law of the bride.
Ceremony readings were given by Julie Trahan, sister-in-law of the groom.
The bride is the daughter of Celina and Guy Bergeron of Erath, La. Her grandparents are the late Doris and Iry Melancon of Erath and Wilda Leblanc and the late Avery Bergeron of Abbeville, La.
The groom is the son of Jacalyn and John Alton Trahan, Jr. of Esther, La. His grandparents are Lucy Mae and the late Nelson Sagrera of Esther and the late Elodie and John Alton Trahan, Sr., of Abbeville.
Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore an elegant ivory champagne gown with beaded capped sleeves. The gown displayed a V-neck neckline trimmed in beautiful bead work that remained throughout the dress in it’s mermaid shape. She carried a bouquet made from the bride’s favorite flowers of pink and ivory peonies with a spray of eucalyptus, finished with a rosary made of rose petals from her late grandmother.
Amy Stakes and Kelli Hollier, both sisters of the bride, served as matrons of honor. Bridesmaids included Shalee Bergeron, sister-in-law of the bride; Jessica Campisi, sister of the groom; Katie Huval, cousin of the bride and Chelsey Huval, cousin of the bride. Junior bridesmaids included Isabella Hollier, godchild of the bride; Karoline Hollier, niece of the bride; Madelyn Campisi, niece of the groom; Olivia Stakes, niece of the bride and Gabriella Hollier, niece of the bride. The flower girls was Claire Trahan, niece of the groom.
Aaron Trahan, brother of the groom, and Christopher Campisi, brother-in-law of the groom, both served as best men. Groomsmen included Dreycen Bergeron II, brother of the bride; Ike Sagrera, cousin of the groom; Reggie Hebert, friend of the groom; Aaron Lee, freind of the groom; Patrick Trahan, godchild of the groom and John-Ross Hollier, godchild of the bride. Ring bearers were Dreycen Bergeron III, nephew of the bride and Hudson Bergeron, godchild of the bride. Ushers were Luther Abbott, brother of the bride; Caden Campisi, godchild of the groom and Kip Trahan, nephew of the groom.
Dexter Thibodeaux provided music for the ceremony and Nick Bourq provided music for the reception.
The wedding cake was a four tiered textured cake flavored in ivory butter cream frosting, with pink and ivory peonies flowers. The groom’s cake was a chocolate square camouflage sheet cake with a decorative blue winged teal duck on top flavored in red velvet. The groom’s cake table was inspired by his passion of hunting and the outdoors. The wedding and the groom’s cake was made by Judy Broussard.
The bride is a graduate of St. Joseph Christian Academy. She is a graduate of Louisiana State University at Eunice with an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care. She is employed by Abbeville General Hospital.
The groom is a graduate of Kaplan High School. He is employed with Danos and is working for Chevron Aviation.
The couple will reside in Perry, La.

Miss Morgan Paige LaPointe and Mr. Nicholas Wade Broussard were united in the sacrament of holy matrimony on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at half past six o’clock in the evening at St. Mary Magdalen Roman Catholic Church in Abbeville, Louisiana. The Reverend Father Paul Broussard, godfather of the groom, officiated the double ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd LaPointe, Sr. from Meaux, La. Her mother is the former Tina Duhon. Morgan is the granddaughter of Mrs. Audrey Clark from Meaux, La., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Meonce LaPointe.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Broussard from Abbeville, La. His mother is the former Gwen Huval. Nicholas is the grandson of Elda Trahan Huval from Abbeville and the late Daniel Wade Huval and Mr. and Mrs. John Huey Broussard from Abbeville.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, selected a beautiful gown designed by Maggie Sottero. A stunning illusion back takes center stage in this otherwise understated sheath wedding dress, with lace bodice, accented with Swarovski crystal and pearl embellishments and a feminine Arlo chiffon skirt finished with illusion sweetheart neckline and pearl buttons down the back. To complete her ensemble, Morgan wore an ankle length veil.
Some of the meaningful details the bride chose for her special day are her mother’s wedding shoes for her wedding day as her something old. She borrowed one of her mother’s flowers from her wedding bouquet to compliment her bouquet and she made her blue garter out of her mother’s wedding dress.
Brittany LaPointe, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Ali Newman, friend of the bride, served as matron of honor. Katie Thibodeaux, cousin of the bride, Kenedi LaPointe, neice of the bride, and Ashlyn Nelson, friend of the bride, served as bridesmaids. They wore stunning burgundy chiffon dresses that featured a romantic ruffled V neckline and an open keyhole back.
Hunter Broussard, friend of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen included Nick Newman, friend of the groom; Christopher Broussard, brother of the groom; Aaron Lee, friend of the groom and Chuck Briola, friend of the groom. Ushers included Jared and Marcus Broussard, brothers of the groom. Nicholas, the groomsmen and the ushers wore classic navy blue formal tuxedoes.
The mother of the bride was escorted by Jonathan Bordelon. She wore a formal navy gown with a pleated skirt, featuring an intricate beaded bodice with a boat neckline and cap sleeves.
The mother of the groom was escorted by her husband, Timothy Broussard. She wore a formal black mermaid satin gown featuring ¾ length illusion sleeves, a jewel neckline, lace applique embellishments on the bodice and a peplum at the waist.
Readings for the ceremony were given by Leah McLain, sister of the groom and Jill Broussard, friend of the bride. Kim Thibodeaux, godmother of the bride, brought up flowers for the mothers and Anne Broussard, godmother of the groom, brought up a Bible.
Music for the ceremony was provided by organist Tommy Guidry.
Following the wedding nuptials, a reception was held at VN Hall which was beautifully decorated with fall arrangements, elevated ferns, pumpkin arrangements, cypress knees, slices of wood, and lanterns.
The bride selected for her wedding day a three tiered French vanilla wedding cake featuring pecan praline, strawberry and lemon fillings accented with fresh flowers. The groom selected a two layer chocolate cake with chocolate filling.
A rehearsal dinner was held on Thursday, November 9, 2017, hosted by the groom’s parents, Timothy and Gwen Broussard at Farm Bureau in Abbeville.
Following their return from a wedding trip to Disney World, the couple will reside in Abbeville, LA.