Last Maine officer killed by gunfire remembered
3/31/09 | 10 comments

Last Maine officer killed by gunfire remembered


By The Associated Press

LEWISTON, Maine — A Maine State Police detective who was shot and killed in the line of duty is being remembered Tuesday on the 20th anniversary of the shooting.

Giles Landry was gunned down in his cruiser outside a mobile home in Leeds on March 31, 1989, while investigating a child abuse case. A woman he had been talking to was fatally shot in the passenger seat, and the gunman — 36-year-old David Grover — then took his own life.

Landry was the last Maine police officer to die by gunfire. He was 36.

Maine State Police radios went silent for a minute on Tuesday morning to pay tribute to Landry.

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On 3/31/09 at 10:25 AM, Beelzebubba wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

My thoughts go out to his family. He was a hero.

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On 3/31/09 at 11:22 AM, MikeinFK wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

Rest in peace. He will be remembered. Semper Aequus

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On 3/31/09 at 11:27 AM, glenna wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

There are heroes among us - every day when our men and women firefighters and law enforcement officers go to work never knowing if they will be returning home to their families. It is right to remember this officer and every officer and firefighter who has ever given his/her life in service.

Maybe the BDN editorial staff would like a panel to review this, too!

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On 3/31/09 at 11:28 AM, Hunter334 wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

godrest a true hero. Thoughts and prayers to all who serve and protect.

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On 3/31/09 at 1:09 PM, mariahstorm wrote: Click here to view hidden comment         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden
On 3/31/09 at 1:54 PM, cardente wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

Hell of a way to go out in this world, doing a job you love, protecting society. A moment of silence is a fine gesture, but nothing will ever be enough. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family.

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On 3/31/09 at 5:00 PM, bill1966 wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

Semper Aequus Det Landry, you will never be forgotten. The family will always be in our prayers.

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On 3/31/09 at 5:44 PM, aldrete02 wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

I remember Gilles as a fraternity brother at UMFK. I was saddened by his death in 89, and I will always have fond memories of the "little frenchman".

May the Spirit never die!!

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On 3/31/09 at 9:37 PM, Lobstah wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

Rest in Peace TROOPER. My we never forget your sacrifice to the citizens of Maine. You signed 10-8 and never thought it was your day to never come home. Hopefully the citizens of of this state give you your proper rememberance.

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On 4/1/09 at 6:37 AM, jlmadore wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

Giles was an academy classmate (33rd training troop). He gave the ultimate sacrifice. Rest well my brother. Semper Aequus!

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