03/22/2021-03/28/2021 Maine State Police Honor Guard Update

March 30, 2021

Sara M Parsons

03/23/2021- MSP HG was notified that retired MSP K-9 Champ had died at a Saco Vet Center. Shorey and Russell were directed to respond to meet with Retired Sgt. Forbes. HG members were able to present Sgt. Forbes and his attending family members a set of US Colors to signify our sincerest appreciation for Champ’s service to the citizens of the State of Maine and the Maine State Police.

03/25/2021- MSP HG was notified that Trooper Hanneken was killed in the line of duty in the State of Illinois. An E.O.W. plate was ordered through MDOT a plaque will be prepared for presentation to Illinois SP on behalf of MSP.

Senior Master Trooper Todd Hanneken

Illinois State Police, Illinois

End of Watch: Thursday, March 25, 2021

Senior Master Trooper Todd Hanneken was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Illinois 10.

03/26/2021- MSP HG was notified that Trooper Gallagher was killed in the line of duty in the State of New York. An E.O.W. plate was ordered through MDOT and a plaque will be prepared for presentation to the New York SP on behalf of MSP.