As the nation marks Memorial Day on Monday (May 26), we highlight some of the permanent memorials to our fallen servicemen and women in the New Orleans area.

They were not specimens, she continued, “not numbers.” The heads were returned to New Orleans about a week ago after a two-year journey, said Eva Baham, a retired Dillard professor.

NEW ORLEANS — Memorial Day is Monday, May 26, and many people will honor the fallen service members over the weekend. Here is a list of family activities happening around New Orleans. Where: US ...