VERMILION PARISH, La. — Vermiliion Parish Sheriff Eddie Langlinais posted to Facebook Friday afternoon, remembering retired deputy Charles Levine, 56, who died in a head-on collision Friday morning in Vermilion Parish.

To learn more about the crash, read our original story here .

Sheriff Langlinais wrote of Levine's honor, dedication and integrity while serving as a Vermilion Parish Sheriff's deputy.

"His commitment to upholding the law and protecting others left a lasting impact on Vermilion Parish. Beyond his professional commitments, Charles had positive interactions with every person he encountered, always greeting people with a smile, both on and off the job," read Langlinais' post.

Sheriff Langlinais noted that Levine's legacy continued to inspire the sheriff's office long afte

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