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Recent Parade Photos

December 2006

The Maine State Prison Ceremonial Honor Guard sponsored a toy drive in conjunction with the US Marine Corps Reserve. Staff at both the Maine State Prison and the Bolduc Correctional Facility donated dozens of new toys to be distributed to needy children by the Marine Corps for Christmas.

The Toys for Tots program was developed by the United States Marine Corps to help needy children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas and to unite members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and distribution campaign.

Marine Corps members accept Toys for Tots donation from Maine State Prison.

Officer Phil Newth (Center) coordinated the toy drive and is pictured with Maine Corps Reserve members Lcpl. Dave Soule (left) and Lcpl. Dan Bernier (right).

Thursday, November 9, 2006

An Androscoggin sheriff's deputy who died November 4th, 2006 while diving for evidence in the Androscoggin River was remembered Thursday November 9th, 2006 in Lewiston. Hundreds of Law Enforcement Officers turned out at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul for a funeral Mass for David Rancourt.

Sgt’s Ruel, Russell and Officer Kibel attended the memorial service representing the Maine State Prison.

We too feel your loss and are saddened by your ultimate sacrifice for public safety.

Thank You Deputy Rancourt

Saturday, October 21, 2006

SGT Dennis Ruel, SGT Dan Russell, Officer Steve Wigdzinski represented the Maine State Prison at the funeral of Manchester, New Hampshire Police Officer Michael Briggs. We are very saddened at his loss and ultimate sacrifice. We too will remember him as a hero.

Saturday, August 5, 2006

The Maine State Prison Ceremonial Honor Guard led the Lobster Festival in Rockland Maine on Saturday August 5th 2006.

The parade contingent was led by Officer Kibel and consisted of:

Capt. R. Brooks

Officer Mendoza

Officer Quigley

Officer Engstfeld

Sgt. Russell

Officer P. Newth

Sgt. D. Ruel

Officer Wigdzinski

Officer Therrien

Wednesday, July 5, 2006

The following Maine State Prison Ceremonial Honor Guard members marched in the Winslow, Maine 2006 July 4th parade.

Capt. D.George	Officer Kibel
Officer Newth	Officer Doody
Officer Therrien	Officer Mendoza
Officer Quigley	Officer Palmer
Sgt. Russell	Sgt. Ruel
	Officer Eastman

Friday June 30, 2006

The Honor Guard participated in the St. George, ME, "Memorial Day Parade 2006".
The Honor Guard is scheduled to participate in the:

July 4th Parade in Winslow, ME

Yarmouth Clam Festival Parade, Yarmouth, ME on July 21, 2006.

Rockland Lobster Festival, Rockland, ME in August

Madison-Anson Parade, Anson, ME in August
SGT Dennis Ruel has been appointed to the Maine State Prison Ceremonial Honor Guard.
Captain George has applied with the Maine Chiefs of Police Association to have Warden Richard Tinkers name added to the Maine Law Enforcement Memorial in Augusta. He will be meeting with the Maine Law Enforcement Memorial Committee sometime in August to present the application. Corrections employees are not recognized by the Maine Chiefs of Police Association under their current criteria. Recent research conducted by Captain George will be presented at the meeting in August which should allow inclusion of Correctional Officers/Staff on the memorial.
Officer John Palmer has put together some very impressive rifle routines for the Honor Guard. Look for them in upcoming parades.

Sunday May 7, 2006

The Maine State Prison Ceremonial Honor Guard participated in “The Aquidneck Island National Police Parade”, in Newport R.I. Sunday May 7, 2006. This parade is an annual event honoring all Law Enforcement personnel killed in the line of duty.

The Parade includes honor guards and marching bands from around New England and further. This year participants came from as far away as Dallas, Texas.

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