Many lives have been lost during the 2022 Russia-Ukraine war, and among those lost souls is New York Times contributor Brent Renaud. He reportedly “paid with his life for trying to expose the cunning, brutality, and brutality of the attackers.”
His death was certainly tragic. But this was more than just a tragedy for his parents Louis Renaud and Georgann Freasier. Although the world has lost a brilliant journalist, they have lost a son!
Who Are Brent Renaud’s Parents?
Brent Renaud’s parents are Louis Renaud and Georgann Freasier.
Their beloved son Brent was shot dead in Ukraine by Russian soldiers, while crossing one of the first bridges in Irpin. They planned to film other refugees who left that day. But unfortunately, as soon as they crossed the checkpoint, the Russians opened fire on them.
According to US journalist Juan Arredondo — who was with Brent and was also hit by gunfire — they continued to shoot even as the driver turned back. Also, he was the one who saw Brent “shot in the neck.”
While the world is reeling from the loss of an award-winning American journalist, Brent’s parents have yet to speak out.
Meet Louis Renaud, Brent Renaud Dad
Brent Renaud is survived by his father, Louis Renaud.
Here’s everything you need to know about Brent’s dad:
Louis Renaud was 81 years old when he lost his son in March 2022.
He and Brent share the same birthday month which is October.
Louis is a salesman by profession.
As of 2022, he has been president of LR Associates for over 41 years. LR manufacturing representative company sells for the production of consumer products, accounts sold to Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Home Depoe, C-Stores, Grocery Wholesale.
Additionally, Louis has owned and founded a ceiling fan accessory company and a telemarketing company.
Prior to that, he was sole manager of Ray-O-Vac Batteries from March 1971 to May 1984 — over 13 years.
Louis also took a job in sales at Uniroyal Industrial Clothing from May 1963 to September 1970 — for seven and a half years.
As for his education, Louis reportedly has a bachelor’s degree in marketing from St. Vincents Grade School, St Marys High School, and a BS degree with a marketing major/psychology minor from Southeast Missouri State Univerity (1963 – 1967).
Reportedly, Louis worked his way through college and paid for all his expenses.
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Is Louis Renaud On Facebook?
No, Louis is not on Facebook or any other social media.
Some of Louis’ family and relatives include — Tammy Renaud Blackford (Bunge North America employee) and Nan Renaud (Jazz Vocalist/Watercolorist).
Meet Georgann Freasier, Brent Renaud Mom
Moving on to his other parents, Brent Renaud was born to his mother, Georgann Freasier.
To learn more about Georgann, keep scrolling!
Georgann Freasier turns 81 in 2022. Same as Brent’s dad.
He celebrates his birthday in August.
Also, this means she was 30 years old when she had Brent.
Georgann Freasier is a social worker.
A kind-hearted person, Georgann made it her mission to counsel adults and teenagers about substance abuse. She is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Substance Abuse Professional working for the DOT.
As for his education, he graduated from Central High, Cape Girardeau, MO in 1960 and immediately attended Southeast Missouri State University for his bachelor’s degree. Later, she went on to earn a master’s degree in social work from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
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Is George Freasier On Facebook?
Yes, find him on Facebook @georgann.freasier. However, Georgann thinks that her FB account may have been hacked.
Also, here’s his Pinterest @georgannfreasie.
Related FAQs
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Are Brent Renaud’s Parents Still Married?
Yes, until 2022, Brent Renaud’s parents are still married.
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Where Do Brent Renaud’s Parents Live?
They were living in Little Rock, Arkansas at the time they lost their son.
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How many children do Brent Renaud’s parents have?
Brent Renaud’s parents, Louis Renaud and Georgann Freasier share at least three children — Brent, Craig and Michele Renaud Purifoy.
Their other son Craig is a filmmaker by profession. He has worked in the entertainment industry for over 2 decades and has produced several films and television programs with his brother Brent.
The Renaud Brothers are known for sharing humanitarian stories from the hot spots of the World and their projects also cover the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the earthquake in Haiti, political unrest in Egypt and Libya, the fight for Mosul, and more. Together, they also received a Peabody Award for Last Chance High, the HBO series about a school for at-risk youth on Chicago’s West Side.
However, this time, Craig did not accompany Brent to Ukraine.
Until 2022, Craig works from 501 Film LLC. Additionally, this University of Oregon anthropology graduate is the founder of the Little Rock Film Festival which is still operating at the time of writing this article.
Here are your socials — IG and FB.
Also, Craig is married to producer Mami Kuwano (born: September 21, 1973). He is a George Mason University student, M. Ed in Special Education, who produced the documentaries Papa (2002) and Independent Lens (2005).
Craig and Mami share a son named Taiyo.
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