After serving our county for years and making Cumberland County his home, Lou continued to serve. He served and supported many organizations to include the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Habitat for Humanity, the Heart Walk, March of Dimes, the United Way, the Rape Crisis Center, the Police Activity League, the Public Works Commission, the Airborne and Special Operations Museum, as Vice President of the North Carolina Bar Association and many others.
Lou was internationally recognized for serving a prison sentence with a Veteran he sentenced in the Veterans Treatment Court where he presides.
Lou volunteering at the North Carolina State Veteran Retirement Home here in Fayetteville, NC.
Lou receiving the Order of the Long Leaf Pine from Governor Pat McCrory presented by Mayor Nat Robertson, for his service to the citizens of North Carolina for over 20 years.
Lou receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award from Campbell University.
Lou receiving an award from the Links, Incorporated for his work with youth in Cumberland County.
Lou received the annual Diamante Merit Award from the Diamante Arts and Cultural Center of North Carolina for his contributions to the community.
Lou speaking at Eastover Heritage Day like he has for years. Lou’s daughter attended Eastover Central Elementary School and after school care at Salem Methodist Church.
Lou working the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department “Shop with a Cop” for Christmas gifts for local families in need.
Lou receiving the Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism (CJCP) Award for Meritorious and Extraordinary Service, presented by Court of Appeals Chief Judge Linda McGee, on behalf of Chief Justice Mark Martin
