Loving like Lou: Community Service Honors Fallen Father

The family of Louis Erebia, who died six weeks ago, is channeling their grief into community service, a core value of Erebia's life. Volunteers gathered on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the North Shore Little League baseball park to honor him. They focused on leveling, mowing, and cleaning the fields, continuing the work Erebia performed for two decades, even after his own children had stopped playing.

Erebia, a 56-year-old father of five, was shot and killed while attempting to recover his son's truck, which had been carjacked. Despite the tragic circumstances and the ongoing legal proceedings against the suspect, London Hogan Sr., Erebia's family emphasized their commitment to 'Loving like Lou.'

This community effort was not a protest but a demonstration of finding beauty in difficult times and upholding Erebia's spirit of giving. His wife, Amanda Erebia, expressed the profound difficulty of his absence while also highlighting the overwhelming love and support from the community. The family believes in the power of collective small actions, a principle Louis Erebia embodied throughout his life.