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Gone but not forgotten.
On July 11, 1998 and August 5, 1998 Memorial Services commemorating
the anniversaries of the two Lewiston Police Officers
who died in the line of duty were held.
The July 11th Service marked the 10th anniversary of the death of Officer David Payne.
The August 5th Service marked the 40th anniversary of the death of Officer Paul Simard.
Below are scenes from the August 5th Service for Paul Simard.
The Service was held at Officer Paul Simard's Gravesite
at Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetary, Lewiston, Maine.
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On the day of this Service it was bright, sunny and comfortable.
Pictured here are members of the Lewiston Police Honor Guard just before the Service began. |
| Chief William Welch greets the gathering with opening remarks sharing his thoughts on this day remembering Paul Simard. |
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Father Real Nadeau, the Chaplain for the Lewiston Police Department, shared his thoughts on the meaning of this day.
Father Nadeau also led the assmbled congregation in a few minutes of prayer. |
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Officers of the LPD Honor Guard laying wreaths of flowers at the gravesite of Officer Paul Simard.
The wreaths were supplied on behalf of all the members of the the Lewiston Police Relief Association, and the International Brotherhood of Police Officers, Local 545. |
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The widow of Paul Simard, Anita Simard receives a framed collage of items pertaining to Paul, that were obtained from the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington D.C.
Making the presentation to Mrs. Anita Simard is Officer Guy Pilote. (Guy Pilote's father was one of the pall bearers at the funeral for Paul Simard in 1958.) |
| A photo showing part of the assembly that came together on this day of reflection and rememberance. |
The Paul Simard Gravestone located in Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetary, Lewiston, Maine.