Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Yesterday, on January 18, 2026, ...

I was celebrating my son Michael’s Birthday. He was born in 1991. He would have been 35 years old.

The birth of Michael, 35 years ago, was one of the happiest days of my life. We had trouble during Michael’s birth that led to Pam needing a cesarean section.

Pam was amazing in that she made the decision that she would have to stay awake during the cesarean section, if I was to witness the birth of Michael.

She made that decision for ME, so that I could be in that delivery room to witness the Miracle of my son, Michael, being born.

God gave both Pam and I stewardship over Michael until he was 17, when he joined the United States Marines and he started to make his own way in the world.

Tomorrow, January 20, 2026, ...

I will be Celebrating 9 years that Michael has been walking with the Lord in Eternity. He departed this world on January 20, 2017.

I am happy to report that God still allows me to continue to walk in forgiveness towards the man that killed our son on that cold January 20th morning.

I am happy to report that Pam continued to walk in forgiveness as well.

Just recently, however, Pam is now walking not only in forgiveness, but she is walking with Jesus and Michael in eternity as well.

A joyous time for both … but still a little tough for me at times.

Even though I have some sad times, I do KNOW that one day I will be able to join both, Pam and Michael, along with all our loved ones … Walking and Praising the Lord for Eternity.

Tomorrow morning from 6:15 AM to approximately 6:45 AM, I, along with a few of my family members and usually several of the Westwego Police department officers, will be at the corner of Barataria and Ames where Officer First Class Michael David Louviere, Simone Veal, and her unborn child departed this world.

We do this to Honor Michael and his unselfish love for other people as he tried to help Simone that fateful morning.

If you happen to see us on that corner give us a little wave as you go by.

Thank you for letting me share these precious bitter/sweet moments of my life …

Love You 4-Ever (Mom) and Dad

(Pam) and Randy Louviere

Parents of - Officer Michael David Louviere, EOW 1-20-2017, Westwego P.D., LA

January 19, 2026

This made me nauseous. My heart is hurting. What a horrific, tragic, evil & cowardly act by the devil itself, to such an American Patriot and protector to his community. God Bless his beautiful family to have a hero for the time they did as a Father & Husband. A true angel. RIP Officer Louviere. Mad respect

Kelli Seals
LEO family

January 24, 2025

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