Governor John Bel Edwards spoke at an interfaith ceremony celebrating the life of former Governor Kathleen Blanco at St. Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge Thursday. Edwards says Blanco’s love for all people made her a special leader, calling her authentic, consistent, and sincere.
“Kathleen’s faith, life experiences, and genuine concern for others allowed her to connect on a deeply personal level with nearly every person she met,” said Edwards.
Edwards says it was Blanco’s role as a school teacher that made her love the children of Louisiana as her own.
“I think it’s fitting that just before I got up to speak, the children’s choir performed ‘This Little Light of Mine,’ because that is what she wanted for every child, for their light to shine, into a brighter future,” said Edwards.
Edwards says Blanco’s impact on the state will be felt for many years to come, adding she had found peace in her final days.
“I hope and pray that part of her peace was knowing that she could count on us to continue her legacy of caring for this beautiful state that she so proudly served and so dearly loved,” said Edwards.
Following the service, Blanco will lie in state at the Capitol rotunda until 6 PM Thurday.
Video of the service is below:
https://www.facebook.com/catholiclifetv/videos/413893579229781/
