About Maurice “Reece” Cousin
Born and raised in Madisonville, Louisiana, Reece was a man with an infectious smile and a heart larger than life. He was the kind of person who didn’t just show up—he was there for you before you even knew you needed him. To Reece, family was everything, and he poured that same devotion into his community and his passions.
An avid outdoorsman, Reece was happiest with a golf club, a bow, or a rifle in his hand. But his true North was Louisiana football. His weekends were a sacred rotation: high school lights on Friday, the LSU Tigers on Saturday, and the Saints on Sunday.
Reece loved the beach, a tradition he cherished for over 25 years. He was well-versed in the power of the ocean and understood the dangers of rip currents. It was that very knowledge—and his selfless nature—that allowed him to save my life. While he has left an irreplaceable hole in this world, his legacy of kindness and protection lives on through Bring a Noodle.
— Shelli Oulliber
“He will always be my hero”
“A good man and a dear friend”
“Life wont be the same without that grin at work everyday and those LSU text during the games”
“One of the sweetest, most generous loving men….we laughed every time we were together!”
“An amazing person and I was so blessed to be loved by him and to get to love him in return”
” Maurice was a gem of a person, loved by all.”
“An amazing man”
“Heart of gold”
“Such a kind and caring man”
“Reading that he died trying to save someone else doesn’t surprise me at all”
“The best of the best”
“A great man, he will definitely be missed”
“The love you gave your family was so great”
“A great guy and a good friend”
“One of the best people I have ever met”
“Good man! Heart of Gold”
“Coworker, mentor, coach, role model, golfing buddy, hunting partner, archery rival…Truly one of the greatest”
“Maurice was a kindhearted and nice person, heaven has another angel”
“A friend to everyone he met”
Stay Calm
Stay Calm, conserve your energy and let it pull you out
Swim Parallel
When you feel it start to let go swim parallel to the shore
Ride the Waves
Once you swim away from the Rip, ride the waves back to the shore
Rescue
The best way to rescue someone is to throw them something to float on, call 911 and find a lifeguard
Help Us Spread the Message and Increase Rip Current Awareness
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