Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Det. Champagne,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of LaFourche Parish. And to your Family and loved ones,, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 31, 2023

Rest in heavenly peace on this your 17 anniversary in heaven

Mark Mottola

July 31, 2020

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will always be remembered by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 31, 2020

Rest in peace Detective Champagne.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 16, 2019

~HERO'S LIVE FOREVER~
Keeping your memory alive in the hearts of all who love and miss you!
Doni

Sidonia Champagne
Sister

May 14, 2015

Another year has passed and there is still a hole in my heart that won't be filled until the day we meet again. I love and miss you!
Doni

Sidonia Champagne
Sister

May 17, 2014

Detective Champagne, you are not forgotten. Thank you for your service to the law enforcement community.

SA Ellen Pierson
US DHS

January 19, 2011

Chaney,
It is hard to believe that it is seven years since you went home to Jesus. It seems as it was yesterday that you were here cutting up with the family.
We miss you soooooo much. Your brother is still having a hard time coping with you not being here. I don't think that it gets any better as the years go by.... I know that we all will see you again... I love you and miss you very much.
Love,

Amy - Sue

Amy - Sue
sister -in-law

August 6, 2010

I can't beleive how time has gone by. I can still hear Scott's voice on the other end of the phone. He couldn't even say you and Woody's names. He will never let himself be close to another coworker like he was with you. We really miss you. Thank you for watching over him everyday he puts that uniform on and does what so many love to do.

Consuela Bynum
Officer Scott Bynum's wife

October 6, 2009

My thoughts go out to all of your loved ones on this day. You are a true hero and have not been forgotten. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and those still out on patrol.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

July 31, 2009

It's 6yrs. today and It seems like yesterday. I am so thankful for the faith I have in Christ because, I know we shall meet again. I love you and miss you.
Doni

Sidonia
Sister

July 31, 2009

IN MY HEART FOREVER YOUR MEMORY WILL LIVE... TILL WE MEET AGAIN MY BROTHER, MY HERO!!!

BRANDI
SISTER OF DET. CHAMPAGNE

October 8, 2008

Its hard to believe its been 5 years. It seems like only yesterday you were making us all laugh with your jokes. You made our shifts bareable at LPDC. We were sad when you left for the detective division, but we knew that they were getting one of the best. You and Woody are thought of often. May you continue to watch over us all. May God Bless all those who were left behind until you meet again.

Cathy Landry
former co-worker

July 31, 2008

IN THE ARMS OF AN ANGEL YOU WERE CARRIED AWAY.TAKEN TO THE HEAVENLY SHORES WITH THE LORD TO STAY. OUR LIVES HAVE NOT BEEN THE SAME. BUT WE REJOICE, FOR YOU KNOW NO PAIN. YOUR WORK ON EARTH IS NO MORE, THE LORD OPENED HIS HEAVENLY DOOR.REST IN PEACE MY SON,A GREAT BATTLE YOU HAVE WON. PREPARE A PLACE FOR US WHEN OUR TIME IS NEAR. OH WHAT A GREAT DAY WHEN WE SEE YOUR FACE SO DEAR. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. LOVE MOM.

DEPUTY DORA CHAMPAGNE
L.P.S.O. MOTHER

July 31, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 2, 2008

christmas is here again for me. our family picture has an opening where your smiling face should be. tidings of comfort and joy are not to be had. because our hearts are so sad. we love you we miss you we wish you were here. but we must trust the Lord pray, and shed some tears . love you mom

clerk 11 dora champagne
l.p.s.o. mother

December 21, 2007

Chaney,
It has been 4 long years since you were called home. I still remember that day. I was the one who got rescue to the scene. To this day I still feel that I didn't do enough. I know deep in my heart that you were taken for a reason. Your loving wife needed you. You will be in my heart forever. You were a great person and officer. Wish I could have gotten to know you better. May god be with you and your family.

Dty. Heather Erwin
Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office

September 3, 2007

I know you and Ms. Myra are looking down at us. We miss you dearly. You were a great friend and Scott's adopted dad. He does miss you.

Consuela Bynum wife of Officer Scott Byn

August 13, 2007

Detective Champagne,
Today marks the fourth anniversary of your EOW. Thank you for giving more than any person should be called to give. My thoughts are with your family, friends and department today, as we remember a hero. You are never forgotten. Ever.

Pennsylvania citizen

July 31, 2007

It has been 4 years since your EOW and I know that those that love you dearly have thought of you each and every day during the past 4 years. Continue to keep watch over that large family of yours. Stand at their sides and protect them. Also, keep watch over those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

July 31, 2007

MAY THE LORD BLESS THOSE YOU LOVE AND THAT LOVE YOU!! REST IN PEACE!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

February 22, 2007

To the family and loved ones of Sergeant Detective Chaney Champagne and his fellow officers with the LaFourche Sheriff's Department:

On this the third anniversary week of Chaney's tragic death, I wanted to honor and remember him today. Although I never had the privilege of meeting Chaney, I feel as if I know him through the loving reflections left by family members and friends. Especially moving to me was the reflection left by his mother for I also lost my precious baby while the community lost a dedicated law enforcement officer. A big chunk of our hearts are missing when we lose a child...yet we have to try to remain strong for the rest of our family. Mother Champagne, I know your anquish.

Chaney's valor and courage will never be forgotten.

As a member of a family devoted to police service, Chaney must have made you all so proud with his professionalism and "lead by example" work ethic.

I am so sorry that Chaney was robbed of his life while trying to bring aid to another, but through his heroism and the profound sense of duty with which he lived his life, he made an immeasurable difference. May his spirit continue to soar and may his memory continue to inspire.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Chaney gave to his community and the citizens of Lousiana, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on July 31, 2003.

Phyllis L. Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD
eow 4/24/05

August 1, 2006

thanks chaney for you service you assisted me when my house was robbed and it was not even your case but you still helped find those responsible

rest in peace chaney

Joseph anderson

Joseph anderson
friend

July 15, 2006

your memory will never die! YOU ARE MY HEROE!!!!

anonymous

October 9, 2005

The Eagles now fly so beautiful and free. That's "The Good Stuff".

Anonymous

March 13, 2005