Bernard P. "Buddy" Graiser Sr.

Bernard P. "Buddy" Graiser, Sr. 80 years of age departed this life on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at his home in Madisonville, LA surrounded by his family. Bernard was born in New Orleans and graduated from East Jefferson Highschool and then later attended UNO and Loyola University. Buddy joined the N.O.P.D. and spent 32 years protecting and serving the citizens and visitors of New Orleans. He won the "Top Gun" award in his recruit class, as well as 26 awards over a five-year span for outstanding arrests while on the Tactical Unit. Buddy was promoted to Sergeant and wore many hats over the years in the Special Ops Division including, Platoon Sergeant, S.W.A.T. Team leader, Supervisor and trainer of the Counter Sniper Teams, Bomb Squad Technician, Bomb Squad Commander, and Bomb Squad training officer. All of his training and experience led to a second career as an Explosives Instructor in the Anti-Terrorist Assistance Program which was funded by the U. S. State Department. Police officers from all over the world were flown in to receive Bomb Technician training before returning home to continue the fight against international terrorism. Buddy was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Buddy is survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife Dianne; sons, Bernard, Jr. "Duke," Doug (Lori), David (Karen) and Chad (Lorie); sister, Carolin Phillips (Kenny); grandsons, Cole and Cade; granddaughters, Abby (Ashe), Kati (Kyler), Kaylee, and Olivia; as well as three great-grandchildren, Rowen, Vivian, and Reeve. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Committal Service at Theodore Dendinger Cemetery, 400 Main St, Madisonville, LA, on Friday, May 12, 2023, at 3:00 PM. Arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home of Covington, LA. To view the guestbook and leave your condolences, please visit www.serenitycovington.com.