RAYNE, La. (KLFY) — The Rayne community is mourning the loss of Lieutenant Allen “Noochie” Credeur, who died in the line of duty earlier this week.

To honor his memory, the Rayne police department placed a memorial for Lieutenant Credeur in front of the police station. It was a memorial Credeur helped unveil for fallen officers nine years ago. 

Captain Tony Olinger with the Rayne Police Department said in 2016, his department established a police memorial for three police officers who were killed in the line of duty.

“It’s kind of ironic, nine years later, his name would be the next one to add it to our memorial.” Olinger said.

Captain Olinger said Lieutenant Credeur had a hand in bringing the memorial to life.

“Noochie was part of getting the money for the memorial and get it established and put it up. He was here for the dedication ceremony.” Olinger said.

Credeur is remembered as a leader in the community as he served the City of Rayne in various capacities. He worked with youth extensively and was a D.A.R.E. instructor for the last 11 years, as well as a fire chief for the City of Rayne and a volunteer coach. Olinger says Cradeur was really close to the youth and they were really close to him.

“That’s the most tragic part. As adults, we learned how to deal with grief certain ways, but the young children, they’re the ones that’s going to have the hardest time with it.” Olinger said.

Captain Olinger said if anyone wants to support the memory of Lt. Credeur, a memorial scholarship will be started to give to a former D.A.R.E. graduate every year. At the family’s request– in lieu of flowers– donations can be made to the scholarship fund and dropped off at the Rayne police station located at 200 Oak St.

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