Westwego Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Friday, January 20, 2017
Reflections for Officer First Class Michael David Louviere
Rest in peace hero.
J.R.
January 20, 2024
0n the seventh anniversary date of Michael's eow, please know Michael's service and heroism will always be honored. I was very touched by your tradition using both the American and Marine Corps flag. My son was his brother in green as well as blue. Praying for peace in the hearts of all who love Michael.
Phyllis Loya
Mom of Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater eow 4 / 24/055
January 20, 2024
0n the seventh anniversary date of Michael's eow, please know Michael's service and heroism will always be honored. I was very touched by your tradition using both the American and Marine Corps flag. My son was his brother in green as well as blue. Praying for peace in the hearts of all who love Michael.
Phyllis Loya
Mom of Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater eow 4 / 24/055
January 20, 2024
Two days ago, 1/20/23, it was 6 years since Michael has gone on to be with the Lord in eternity.
Sgt. Jerry Maye of the Westwego Police Department started a tradition to stand on the corner in silence at the site of the incident from 06:15 – 06:45 with an American Flag and a Marine Corps Flag, flying in honor of Michael's contribution and sacrifice. Sgt. Jerry did this for the first four years.
Unfortunately, Sgt. Jerry has moved, but I have continued with the same tradition. Last year, for 5th Year, I continued, on that misty morning, with the same tradition, honoring my son.
This Year, the 6th Year, my oldest son, my brother, his wife, my sister and I, all continued on with the tradition started by Sgt. Jerry. I would like to thank him for his dedication and in starting this annual remembrance of Michael.
My wife and I continue, in God’s strength, to walk in forgiveness. My wife said in Michael’s eulogy, that God did not take Michael, but he received Michael. What a great thought!
“God Does Not Waste a Hurt” … that is a motto of a program that my wife and I facilitate called “Celebrate Recovery”.
Because my wife and I are Powerless of everything that has happened, we had to learn to fully “Trust in God” and that He knows what He is doing and that He has a Perfect Plan. At times we may not understand what that perfect plan is, but He does have a purpose.
God has allowed us to see so much good to come out of such a tragic situation. We continue to see, even today, how much Michael’s life and his testimony has touched and impacted people. It has opened doorways to connect with other hurting parents that have lost their Officer at the annual C.O.P.S. Parent’s Retreat. I have bonded with so many parents over the years.
I’m very proud of my two boys and I want to let Michael know that he will Never Be Forgotten.
Love You 44 Ever,
Mom and Dad
Randy and Pam Louviere
Parents of - Officer Michael David Louviere, EOW 1-20-2017, Westwego P.D., LA
January 22, 2023
Forever a hero. Forever a son of God. Forever a beloved brother to us all. Forever a Martyr for Justice. Rest in peace dear brother in Christ, until we all meet again.
Caryl Eager
Grateful Citizen in Westwego
August 9, 2021
Thank you for your service. Today it has been 4 years sense you died serving, helping, and protecting your city.
carmen belongia
January 20, 2021
Tomorrow is the 4th year since his death on January 20, 2017 around 06:30
As I do each year from 06:15 - 06:45 I stand on the corner in silence at the site of the incident with my service lights on, an American Flag and a Marine Corps Flag flying in honoring Michael's contribution and sacrifice.
YOU WILL NEVER be forgotten.
Sgt. Jerry Maye
Westwego Police Department
January 19, 2021
Your Dedication to others showed at that moment in time. A Tradition of Service....A Legacy of Honor. NEVER FORGOTTEN
Deputy Will Pylkas
Montmorency County Sheriff's (Michigan)
June 12, 2020
The death of this officer hit me especially hard. I can't tell you the number of times I've stopped on a similar scene to assist a motorist. RIP, brother, your work down here is done. Blessings to you and your family.
Reserve LT James Junot, Jr.
Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office
January 20, 2020
Rest in peace Officer First Class Louviere.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 24, 2019
I hope everyone will find comfort in Acts 24:15 - "And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous." Until we see our loved ones again on an earthly Paradise, please accept my condolences.
A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen
August 24, 2018
I New Michael When he Was a Kid, We Went to Church Together and Me And His Brother Was Good Friends, Its a shame that this world has to come to killing the people who dedicate there lives to protect and serve us.
clayton cangelosi
Family Friend
June 20, 2018
It brings tears to my eyes to see also so many young people who are policeman dying, murdered. All lives matter to me. I am so sorry for his family.
Michelle Donnan
Family member of law enforcement
May 23, 2018
5 miles in your honor Sir. You are not forgotten.
Detective Michele Nelson
Riverside County Sheriff's Department
January 20, 2018
Semper Fi Brother
SDS Mark McCormack
NYPD
January 20, 2018
Thank you for your service and may you forever Rest In Peace my Brother.
Lieutenant Shannon Yates
University of Southern Mississippi Police Dept
January 20, 2018
Rest in peace my brother. Condolences to your loving family. This evil person went to hell where he will pay for his sins.
Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)
January 20, 2018
May You Rest-In-Peace, Devil- Dawg.
Michael B. Parlor
November 19, 2017
Whatever our duty, or wherever we serve, we are all brothers and sisters in this most honorable calling. We have lost yet another brother who we must never forget. He has served well both his community and our country.
My deepest sympathy to both his family and his law enforcement family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. May he rest in eternal peace.
Sgt. Tom Waller, Retired
Cincinnati P.D., Ret.
October 2, 2017
Louviere family and friends sorry for your loss may God grant you all with a speedy healing. Ofc. Louviere Wow what a true hero thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice. Stopping while on his way home to assist with persons in need of help and your life is taken away in an instant. What a coward this man is/was shooting you from behind. The only thing i can say is im sorry that he had to take his own life and a fellow Officer couldn't of had the opportunity to do it for him.
Res.Sgt. Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls Police Dept,Ohio
September 24, 2017
Thank you my brother for your bravery and service. My heart grieves with the family. Lifting you up in prayer and pray you get strength and comfort only God can give.
Sgt.Fletcher
West Monroe Police Department Patrol Supervisorl
June 10, 2017
A life taken in the most cowardly way. Rest in peace my brother.Lord,please watch over his wife and children for all of their days.
Sgt. K Ford.
NYPD (Ret)
May 20, 2017
Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. As you join our brothers and sisters in the hall of heroes, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Vires et Honorem
Ptlm FrankKapusta
Mohawk PD
May 4, 2017
On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Michael was killed. .
To the Louviere family, fellow officers, and all who call Michael beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace. I hope that your family knows that a nation mourned for you. You were so young and robbed of so many years.
My son was also your fellow Marine so I thank you also for your service to our country in the Corps and bid you Semper Fi.
This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Officer Louviere gave to his community and the citizens of Louisiana , and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on January 20, 2017.
Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05
May 2, 2017
Officer Louviere, may your sacrifice never be forgotten. I thank you for your service to our country as a Marine and as an Officer. May your loved ones always remember we, as a Nation, appreciate your service and sacrifice.
Deputy James Hulme
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
April 21, 2017
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