Officer Down Memorial Page

Thank you Detective Richard Drysdale for making this available...... I have struggle or running from this for so many years.... I appreciate having a place to finally say good-by. I know you are a special person as he was. Liz

LiZ Vail
Lover, Freind
February 15, 2012

You were a wonderful man.... I was so In love with you, Angel his daughter, Nettie his mother....I enjoyed our time together and wonder how you are. A large part of my life left with you when you passed. I had a serious relationship with him, my friend, lover. I was on the USS Ft Mc Henry when he passed, just could'nt get there soon enough. I still, so many year later understand the impact you had on my life.... I never said good by till now..... RIP my sweet friend, I still miss you after all these year!

LiZ Vail
Lover, Freind
February 15, 2012

I worked with Louie as an investigator when I was stationed at Elmentdorf AFB. When I arrived and assigned to the office, he immediately put me at ease. He was a great investigator and partner. He was a great friend who was always there to help you and your family when you needed him. He was always positive and passionate about his work. He was a great cop who alweays told me, "Don't let the bad guys get you down".

Detective Sergeant Richard K. Drysdale
Helena Police Department

Detective Sgt. Richard K. Drysdale
Friend and Partner
October 3, 2008

RIP

Anonymous
September 8, 2008

To Officer Mizelle's Family,

I served with your dad at Elmendorf AFB in 1980-1982. Lou worked with the OSI unit out of our Air Force Police Squadron building and always had a good joke and a dry sense of humor. I remember hearing he was going to be an Anchorage Police Officer and admired him for choosing that path in life. Your dad was a great guy and stellar example for me as a young police officer. He was a true hero and I think of him every time I read the Memorial Pages. I hope life has been good to Lou's family. Your dad accomplished so much in such a little time. He will not be forgotten.

God Bless. Scott

Lt. Scott Arsenault
Chula Vista Police Department
August 29, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
July 25, 2007

I was deeply disturbed to read that Louie had been murdered. I was assigned and worked close with Louie in the early seventy's at Vandenbery AFB, CA, 4392nd Security Police Squadron, Missile Operations Section. I remember when Louie had to transfer to Lackland AFB, TX, so he could relocate with his wife, who was also in the Air Force. I met up with him again, before deploying to South East Asia, when attending the Air Base Defense Training at Lackland and Camp Bullis Texas. We had a great time! I remember his dedication and professionalism and how serious he was as an Instructor. He will always take a special place in my heart. My sincere condolences to his family, he was a great human being!

Assist. Regional Dir. Douglas Wilkinson
Retired Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Ret.
June 16, 2007

Officer Mizelle:

I worked as senior officer of your cousin Ronnie in NC at the time of your death. Our department sent flowerrs and he was very saddened as were we all. Your senseless death hurt our family that extends from the Arctic Circle to the Dry Tortugas and every place in between. I offer my sincerest condolences to your familiy, friends and collegaues. So many years later, time has not diminished your sacrifice. Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends, John 13:15. God Bless and rest easy brother, we have the watch from here.

Chief JA Millan
NC Public Schools, Avery Dist LEO
April 21, 2007

what could a officer want more,praise and respect from fellow officers & civilians.r.i.p.

harry winch
retired paramedic
February 25, 2007

Rest in Peace, Officer Mizelle. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
November 2, 2006

I was only 2 when my uncle Louie was shot, so I didn't get a chance to know him. But from the descriptions of him from my family, make me admire him so much. I only wish that I could be half the person that he was. When my grandmother passed away a few years ago, I knew that they were up in Heaven wrapped in God's arms united once again. I miss him dearly and wish I that I could've had the chance to get to know him more. May you always be watching over us....

Elizabeth Pawlik
February 17, 2006

Brother Mizelle,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue

Untouchables LE Motorcycle Club
January 9, 2006

In loving memory of P.O. Mizelle:
You are being highlited on the
website today so we can honor you
posthumously for your supreme
sacrifice. Nice things were said about you here so I know your family
can be very proud of you and your
years of service. Your memory lives
on.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

July 17, 2005

I just found this page and was happy to see Louie honored this way. I served with Louie at Elmendorf AFB, 21st Security Police. He taught me to shoot the .38 revolver good enough to go with him to the 1980 World Wide Security Police Markmanship Championships at Lackland AFB. He was a great friend and officer. After all these years I still think of him often.

Tony Wasion
June 15, 2005

Lou, when you left us you left a big hole that even after all this time is still empty. Hopefully you and your mom are having some wonderful conversations now that she has joined you. I always enjoyed getting her letters and knowing that she and your dad considered our family to be part of theirs. I miss your goofy grin and your sense of humor and those incredible outtakes from your Crimestoppers reenactments, especially the ones you guys filmed at our house. The kids miss you and talk about you often -- even though they were young when your watch ended, you will always be in their thoughts, and in mine. I know that you are watching over us and that you are always "on patrol".

June 10, 2005

My father was very good friends with Officer Mizelle. My father is still a Sergeant with the Anchorage, AK Police Department. I know how much this affected my father when Office Mizelle passed.

I am happy to say that this past summer, my girlfriend and I were able to go to Washington, DC. I made a trip to the Law Enforcement Memorial and went there for the sole purpose of stenciling Officer Mizelle's name on a piece of paper and sent it back to Alaska for my father. To this day I have not forgotten that day or the events that occurred. You are always in my thoughts and I know my father is a better Officer for having known you. Rest in Peace Officer Mizelle. You have not been, nor will you ever be forgotten!

Son of Sergeant Anchorage Police Departm
April 21, 2005

The last time I saw you, you popped into the squad room and said "If you'd done your paper in the field, you'd be leaving now". I was in Europe when you were killed, but the news reached me even there. I'm writing this to tell your family that you were a good cop, well liked and always professional. You are sorely missed. God Bless and Keep you Always.

Sgt. Bill Richardson
Anchorage, Alaska PD
August 16, 2004

06/03/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for his sacrifice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Officer Mizelle.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.
June 3, 2004

I just found out this site exsisted. I am a former resident of Anchorage, Alaska. When I was 3 yrs old Officer Mizelle gave me a tour of his Mt.view substation and a detective cruiser, he let me turn the lights on and have a grand time. I never forgot that day. I used to live on N.Bunn street where his tour ended. SWAT was in my yard to offer some cover due to the suspects weapons fire. Officer Mizelle has been a major influence in my life. I joined JROTC at dimond high and was an Explorer cadet with the Ft.Richardson Military Police, then I later moved to Las Vegas where I am currently an Explorer cadet. I plan to become a Metro officer and maybe one day have a tour of duty in my hometown Anchorage, Alaska

Explorer Cadet. Micheal J. Harrison
Las Vegas Metro Police Explorer program
April 16, 2004

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.

These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

(Formerly of Seward Alaska)

Marti (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)
April 6, 2004

Rest easy, brother. You are not forgotten; a true hero.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

I never knew you, but Dad was stationed with you at Elmendorf AFB when I was born, so maybe you knew me. He's an Anchorage officer now, as I will be in the future. Yours was the first line of duty death that I remember hearing about, and it had a profound effect on me. The way I've heard it, you took your last call when you were off duty because you were the closest officer, even though you didn't have to. I've heard nothing but good things about you, and I only hope I can be as good a cop as you and my dad are. Rest in peace.