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

I Love You More – Fox 8 Interview

“He will always be my hero”

“Heart of gold”

“A great guy and a good friend”

“Maurice was a kindhearted and nice person, heaven has another angel”

“Coworker, mentor, coach, role model, golfing buddy, hunting partner, archery rival…Truly one of the greatest”

“The best of the best”

“An amazing person and I was so blessed to  be loved by him and to get to love him in return”

“Good man!  Heart of Gold”

“A friend to everyone he met”

“A great man, he will definitely be missed”

“Reading that he died trying to save someone else doesn’t surprise me at all”

“The love you gave your family was so great”

“An amazing man”

” Maurice was a gem of a person, loved by all.”

“A good man and a dear friend”

“Such a kind and caring man”

“Life wont be the same without that grin at work everyday and those LSU text during the games”

“One of the best people I have ever met”

“One of the sweetest, most generous loving men….we laughed every time we were together!”

LEARN ALL ABOUT RIP CURRENTS

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

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