Hurricane Katrina Memorial in Shell Beach, Louisiana

The Hurricane Katrina Memorial in Shell Beach, Louisiana, stands as a tribute to the lives lost during Hurricane Katrina. Erected in 2006, this granite memorial lists the names of 163 individuals from St. Bernard Parish who perished during the storm. It is situated on the bank of the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet, a waterway originally dug for commercial purposes in the 1960s. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the devastation caused by the hurricane in one of the hardest-hit areas. Each year, on the anniversary of the storm, a remembrance ceremony is held at this solemn site1. Additionally, a 13-foot high stainless steel lighted cross and a stone monument inscribed with the names of 163 St. Bernard Parish residents who died in Hurricane Katrina were dedicated at Shell Beach on August 29, 2006, as part of a day-long remembrance of the storm. The memorial continues to honor those affected by this historic disaster, providing a place for reflection and commemoration