BANGOR, Maine — A resident of Union Street in Bangor who was an art teacher pulled out of her driveway early Friday morning and turned into the path of a landscaping service truck. She was ejected from her small blue car by the force of the impact and died at the scene, Bangor police Sgt. Ed Potter said.
The crash occurred sometime between 5:30 and 6 a.m. when Jacqualine McTigue, 55, was leaving for work in Glenburn.
“She apparently turned into the path of the other vehicle,” Potter said.
A truck, with the name Hopkins Landscaping on the side, was driving out Union Street when the accident occurred, the sergeant said. Two people were inside the truck, which was hauling a trailer with lawn mowers and other equipment aboard.
“They attempted to avoid it … and ended up in the ditch,” Potter said, pointing out dark black skid marks in the roadway behind him.
McTigue’s family members heard the crash outside the home at 1971 Union St. and ran to the scene.
“They were immediately down there,” Potter said. “It’s surreal for them. In this type of situation there is not a lot you can do.”
The crash closed the roadway for several hours, but it reopened at around 10 a.m.
The driver of the truck, while unhurt, was very shaken by the accident.
“Physically, he’s fine, but emotionally he’s upset,” Potter said.
One person witnessed the collision and an off-duty police officer stopped to lend a hand.
Employees at Glenburn Elementary School, where McTigue taught art, learned early Friday about her death. Her sister, Jane Reynolds, is a first-grade teacher at the school.
“It’s just been a brutal morning,” Principal Tom Sullivan said. “Her friends, her co-workers, are devastated.”
Sullivan said counselors from other RSU 26 schools and other area towns will be at the school throughout the day to support students and staff.
“All of our connecting towns have reached out incredibly,” Sullivan said. “She was a phenomenal teacher — so creative, so unique in what she did with the kids.”
While McTigue was a great teacher, Sullivan added, “she was an even better woman.”
In memory of McTigue, The Maine Mathematics Science and Engineering Talent Search Program announced Friday afternoon that it will offer scholarships to allow four Glenburn Elementary School students in grades 3-8 to attend the Summer Junior Engineering and Mathematics Program.
The scholarship will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis in its first year, and will be awarded based on teacher recommendations in the future.
More information on the program, which has more than 4,000 graduates since it started in 2000, may be found at mmsets.org/pdfs/programs/summer_program_2012_Orono.pdf.
Funeral arrangements have been made for McTigue, and relatives and friends are invited to call 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 1, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., in Bangor, where a funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, June 2.
Interment will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Bangor.
The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments after the interment at the Family Reception Center of Brookings-Smith.
A complete obituary will be published in Wednesday’s edition of the Bangor Daily News.
BDN writer Nick McCrea contributed to this report.
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From what I hear, a woman pulled out of a driveway right before the RR bridge directly in the path of a truck, whose driver had no time to react. The deceased was ejected out of the passenger side window. So sad.
thought and prayers are with the friends and family during this tragic time.
whats up with the accidents in maine lately?
Well, some of the fatalities do come from not wearing seatbelts – not saying it would have made a difference here, but there are still many people who do not wear them. Ask those funeral home attendants how many accidents they work where probably a seatbelt would have made all the difference.
My cousin was killed in an accident a few months ago (in a different state), that she EASILY would have survived had she been wearing her seatbelt. Her truck flipped end over end and she was ejected. The cab of her truck was not that badly damaged. She suffered no internal injuries, just some broken ribs, a broken clavicle, and a severe head injury that proved to be fatal. Had she been wearing her seatbelt, and not been ejected, she may be hurting from some broken bones, but she’d still be here.
SEATBELTS SAVE LIVES!!!!
in most cases, yes, they do save lives. by the sounds of this case things very well may have turned out very differently had one been worn as it appears one was not in use. she may have only suffered from some possible injuries but one will never know. RIP and sorry for the friends, family, co-workers, and students that have endured the loss of a wonderful person.
its unfathomable to me that people still don’t wear seatbelts! was i lucky just because my parents (i’m 50) insisted on seat belt use back in the sixties? RIP
She was the art teacher in Glenburn. Tragic.
WABI is reporting the road has been reopened. RIP, my thoughts are with the families of everyone involved.
Thanks for the “johnny on the spot” reporting BDN AND taking it the extra mile for us with the graphic pics of the body on the stretcher..makes for a great and very much needed visual…I’m sure the family appreciates the soft, mindful touch.
Kevin Bennett is just pretending he’s working for a real news outlet.
This is some hard-hitting photojournalism, Kevin. Do you put on a flak vest and pretend you’re in a war zone when you take these shots?
Do you have the guts to go out and photograph these kinds of events? Don’t blame the photographer. I’m sure it’s emotional for them as well.
I went to high school with a guy who ended up working as an EMT. He said he actually loved the blood and guts. Don’t know what motivates this particular photographer, but I’m just saying that not everybody sees these tragedies the same way.
Yeah, give Bennett a medal for this. Truly heroic on his part.
They did the same thing when my 15 year old sister died AND put it in the paper. Something I never wanted to see that was cut out and plastered all over the high school. It’s something that shouldn’t be photographed unless its needed for an investigation.
Good point. Sometimes we forget there are other victims besides the person whose unfortunate passing is the focus of a news story.
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What’s considered graphic is relative…just because you are fine with it or “It’s the type of photo that appears in all papers and on the news at night.” does not mean some of us are not offended. I believe in decency and because my morality isn’t determined by the actions of others I know the difference between right and wrong. Newspapers plastering terrible images when it does not add to the story; doing it just to sell papers without consideration of others is disgusting and shows lack of moral character.
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The “body” may be being treated respectfully, but the family, friends and those that loved this poor woman are not. For you to be oblivious to that says a lot about your humanity (or lack thereof). To all of those affected by this tragedy, my deepest sympathies.
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Sorry to the family for your loss. I feel bad for the driver of the truck also. As to everyone complaining about the picture, I don’t see what is so offensive. A picture is a form of art, and her being an art teacher would appreciate that.
Bad, Bad Newspaper!!!!!
The BDN and other media outlets have lost any meaning of respect.
That photo certainly got your attention, didn’t it? Just to be clear, the body is in the bag. You don’t actually see the body.
Speaking as someone who responds to these scenes, I feel it’s a good thing to have this type of photo in the paper. Maybe it will encourage people to be just a little more careful. I can tell you from much experience, it is no fun to have to tell someone that there was nothing we could do to help their family member. Try it sometime.
I understand your point, but this is a newspaper not a greeting card. When you read the nation’s papers do you not see some grief? You care but not as much as the family of the victim who lives in another state. The news is not pretty. I, for one, would stay away from the paper if this was my family member. It does hurt and I realize thier pain, but it’s also the news and sometimes that can’t be pretty. I don’t think the BDN would have showed any graphic photos if that is what you are pertaining to. Trust me, if you read the story, the family saw a lot more that was horribly graphic up close and very personal, and that does not even come close to being compared to a photo of a stretcher. I may be wrong, but this will probably save many more lives, because it makes you think really hard about paying attention when you pull out. Doesn’t it?
I’m getting more information about this from the comment section than the actual article…
Comments and blogs do not constitute “official” information from authorities, and could be erroneous. Newspapers are bound to stick with the facts, not conjecture. Followup reports may shed more light on the situation, but it appears that this tragedy is just what it seems. End of story.
Is the section editor available and willing to explain how posting visual media such as this adds to the reporting? The onus is on the reporting staff to justify the use of media, so I’m anxious to hear how these types of photos add to the coverage of a local auto accident.
It seems this sensationlized jouurnalism has been going on for a while now. From picutures of soliders lieing dead in a road, to pictures like the above with bodies. I think this comes from such liberalized media. Whether some feel it has to do with reality or not; whether it is published in the BDN or posted online it still has a air of insensitivity.
There is nothing wrong with the photo – you have two representatives of a local funeral home doing their job, and doing a very nice job, considering the circumstances, which I am sure were not optimal. The deceased is covered up, they are taking care of her; nothing gruesome or unprofessional is visual. People die, and this is simply a photo of people doing their job. What would be insensitive is a photo of them hosing off the road, or family crying on the side of road, or a complete photo of the wreck with – well, do the math. I do not mean to be gruesome myself, but it’s a hard job, and they’re doing what they need to do, just like the police, fire and ambulance crew that was there as well.
PS: The exact same type of photo was shown when they pulled the Harvard student from Casco Bay on Tuesday, and not one person complained of the sensitivity of that photo. Got to stay consistent, folks.
I’ll explain it to you-You get someone’s attention before you get their interest. That’s why Burger joints have arches and kings out front. Which obits do you read first, it’s the one with a picture. None of those pictures were disrespectful. All three local Tv stations ran a video. As long it’s done in the right way, and it was, it good journalism.
Dear BDN, Please consider removing this picture. It is neither helpful nor informative.
I am curious…..for those who find this image raw and insensitive, do you turn your eyes away when you pass by a cemetery? Do you wear a seatbelt?
I do wear my seatbelt. You can never know when it will SAVE you. BTW the photo did not show the body, just the stretcher with the body covered. Could be anyone on that stretcher. I understand that others are upset by this however.
You are right. Thank you.
There is no way to ever paint such a situation as anything pleasant.
Considering there was only 1 fatality I think we can all figure out who it is. I get that it happened face it right? But I also would not want to see a picture of it on the front page of a newspaper. Yet I too can see why some say yes and some say no.
I don’t turn my eyes away at cemetaries, because I know with confidence that the families of those who are there know that they have died. When this picture was posted, the identity of this woman had not been released, and family members could later learn that this picture was of their loved one. And I do wear my seatbelt.
they already knew, they heard the crash and ran outside to bear witness to the unfortunate accident. that is in the article.
when I posted this comment, none of the details had been released. It was a picture of an anonymous woman’s body being taken away in front of her car (whose license plate was visible.) I would not want that for anyone in my family who had yet to be notified of the situation.
All of her students will see that photo of her on the stretcher, what a great way for them to remember her. Thanks BDN, you’ve screwed up once again!
It is not doing young people any favor to shield them from life. They should be exposed to the reality that inattention kills. Sometimes someone whom you know and care about. Also the fact that in case of a crash between truck and little car, little car loses every time. This fact should not be lost on anyone that when you choose to drive a little car you are gambling with your life every time you leave the driveway. Sad day for all involved. I hope the family recovers from this tragedy.
I agree Rebecca, what if the children that went to Glenburn choose to go to the funeral and the wake. Has anything been said yet whether it will be an open or closed casket? Probably not since it just happened, but it is customary for it to be open. I went to my 8th grade teacher’s funeral, and many of his current students attended. Death is not easy on anyone, but unfortunately, it is a fact of life. We are born into this world, we try and live a good life, and then we pass to heaven…I dont believe the picture was either graphic or unnecessary. If it causes one person to be more careful on that part of the road, then it is well worth it.
BDN didnt screw anything up, theres nothing graphic or horrible about that picture, it could have been worst, they could have taken an actual picture of her all bloody, so drop it. What happened was a horrible thing, a tragic, BDN is just doing their job and posting everything about the accident. If you dont like it, dont read it. Plain and simple. Move on.
also the accident happened at around 7am because it happened right after i went through very sad morning for the students, staff and family. let alone i had a car pull out infront of me this morning as well i had to slam on my brakes and beep my horn very sad when it happens right infront of your own home. RIP
Oh guys get over the damn photo. Theres nothing graphic about it. Move on.
IT’S NOT ABOUT BEING GRAPHIC, IT’S ABOUT HAVING SOME COMPASSION FOR THE GREIVING FAMILY
Stop yelling..Please!
You do know some members of her family saw her right after this occured, correct?
kev they hate you because you tell the truth
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I don’t know if they hate me but they do hate reading the truth.
I’m fairly sure if there was a picture printed like this of one of your parents (before you were even aware it was your parent), you’d be pretty upset by it. From what I’m reading here, most people are simply trying to get people to put themselves in the shoes of the victims family; try to imagine how they are feeling.
I notice a lot of drivers having failed to turn on their headlights not only when it’s raining during the day and required by law, as it is at sunset, but in overcast weather, as well.
My problem with the picture , is there are hundreds of Glenburn students from pre K to 8th grade that still don’t truly understand what they are feeling that will see this image of their art teacher.
It may not be very graphic but it also is not very thoughtful.
My thoughts and prayers are with the amazing Teachers and students in the Glenburn committee.
You will be very missed. You were one of the best teaches in Jackman! RIP
So sorry for her family and all of her students; life is just so precious, make the most of each and everyday because you just never know…
Tragic
Such a tragic loss to this community. My thoughts and prayers go out to this family and the district. You people really need to stop focusing on the picture. That isn’t the real tragedy.
I have no problem with reality I have a problem with lack of decency however….
She must not have been wearing her seat belt.
First of all, I want to say how sorry I am for Mrs. McTigue’s family, friends, co-workers and students. This is not something any one should have to “deal with” even though it seems to happen way too often. Definitely sending up prayers for the entire community that has been shaken to it’s core today over this tragic accident.
I see numerous people commenting that she was not wearing a seat belt, yet I am not seeing anywhere in the article where it makes note of that…. Do we know for sure that is the case or are we assuming because she was ejected from the vehicle that she was not?
Also, in regards to the photo, I am sorry if this sounds harsh, but I guess I come at it from the angle that it is not any worse than what you see if you turn on any random Law and Order/CSI/etc… This is where the teachers at Glenburn and the parents of the students that knew and loved her need to step up and have a discussion with the kiddos about what is going on.
Yes, they show the body bag on the stretcher, but that is all they show. It could have been much more graphic and insensitive…
Take this time to make sure you are hugging your loved ones a little tighter tonight and keeping this family and community in your thoughts and prayers!
the seat belt comment was in the earlier story and on the evening news.i have to agree on the photo.
People complain when BDN posts a picture, but when one isn’t included with a story, commenters call the BDN shoddy and uninformative. I’d rather be struck emotionally by a story and have visuals than be left in the dark.
Well, you know what they say when you assume……
Im not ok with the picture of her body in a body bag…due to large amounts of children knowing the victim…adults can handle that sort of thing. It effects kids differently. Not cool BDN.
young kids should maybe be monitored by their parents on the computer and their parents can help them work through this.
you left Caps Lock on…
AND…?
And? It means you’re screaming so, I, for one, do not take you seriously. Folks who scream all the time really have nothing to say.
Is this better?? I was under the understanding that (!) was showing that someone was screaming…don’t really think that having caps on dictates screaming….
It’s a common Internet convention that typing in all caps indicates a writer is yelling.
and every time i see you post with your caps i just dismiss your posts immediately because my image of someone who posts all in caps is of someone who is a young teenager seeking attention
Since when can you hear someone yell while READING their words on the computer or mobile whatever you use? Get over it if she wants to “yell” who cares? Besides you few
wow if you people think this is bad.. you clearly do not watch or read anything about what has happened overseas in the past few years. i dont see anyone complaining about those pictures.
Regardless whether this unfortunate woman was wearing a seat belt, any first responder will tell you that if the impact is sufficient, no belt can save you. Most “crash testing” is done at 35 – 40 MPH.
Can I make a suggestion after reading what appears to be a run-away conversation that got out of hand? Hug your family members, tell them that you love them, and try to enjoy your holiday weekend. Life is too short to argue over something so sad and sudden. Pray for that whole school of devastated kids and teachers.
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Nice pic BDN…..i dont know this person or her family, but i for one dont want to see a picture of the victim being wheeled across the street…as im sure her family and friends dont…how about some respect and delete it!
And before any of you people want to complain and say its just news…..just put yourself in this family’s position, and think how you would feel if this was daughter, wife, mother or friend!!
I’d feel the same whether or not someone published a photo. My loss would be deep and personal, and unaffected by a news story.
Reality is one thing, having some common courtesy at a time like this is certainly unnecessary, and heartless.
Having common courtesy is unnecessary and heartless?
Oops… that didn’t come out right. I’m sure you know what I meant…you don’t have to be heartless about it…the picture was unnecessary, I sure wouldn’t like it if that was my mother shown. The reality is…well, it’s the accident and a very disturbing event for those involved; my deep condolences for them.
Kevin of Bangor will have his turn. What goes around comes around…karma. Maybe he’s the type of person who has no sympathy, empathy, feelings. There are those kinds of people out there…scary as it is.
I don’t believe in karma but I did cry when I watched Fried Green Tomatoes.
Good thing otherwise you would die in a car accident or cancer like your mother.
wish i could like this more then just once!
How insensitive can Bangor Daily be… you don’t post pictures of a loved one on a gurney. The writer of this must be a young punk. No respect. Also she was a teacher… and her kids at the school do not need to see this. Very insensitive…
I think the more important question is would the deceased want this picture of her dead body on a stretcher to be in the paper?! The posting of this picture is insensitive at best. Prayers to this woman and her family. What an untimely passing.
So you would like the final picture taken of your loved one to be of him or her in a body bag? Would you frame it and put it on the mantel or maybe use it as your Christmas card?
Your original comment was accurate; the photo was not graphic. In my opinion, it was incredibly insensitive to both families.
You are not rude and ignorant for answering a question; I said your comment was rude and ignorant. Perhaps I just have a greater sensitivity when it comes to my family – I hope I am never in the position to have to debate whether or not I want to see a photo of a member of my family in a body bag,…
Use some punctuation so your post can be read more easily, would you?
Bennett was doing his job as a photojournalist, it’s not his decision as to whether the picture should be published or not, you head hunters should keep in mind before posting your misspoken comments.
I love how all of you people are saying how bad BDN is and how graphic this picture is when you are the ones looking at the BDN website and commenting on the article, so if BDN is so bad then don’t read BDN’s articles! And the picture is not very graphic, it’s reality. However my prayers go out to this family.
Nobody said anything about life being all “sunny”. The fact of the matter is this was someones sister, friend, teacher…the photo of the stretcher serves no other purpose but to sell newspapers…I’ve seen enough death in my life, guy. I know what the world can bring. So don’t talk to me about accepting reality. There is no need to do this to a grieving family. Have some sense of decency..
Photographers need to learn to respect familes. That picture was not in good judgement. Prayers are going out to her family.
Geez, people. 80+ comments and most of them are bickering about the BDN photos.
Remember that Mrs. McTigue lost her life this morning and there are many grieving right now.
MY thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to her family and friends. We have lost a fine teacher and friend to the children and staff of the Glenburn school.
This is what we should be centered on today.
I hope the family doesn’t read these comments as most are not comforting during this difficult time.
Thanks for the article but the pictures are unnecessary!! I find it rather disturbing to have to show these pictures!! Have respect for the family and the victim. This was my daughters teacher and now I have to explain her “body” picture to my 5 year old!! Thanks!! This lady and her family deserve more respect than this!!!
I don’t know many 5 year olds that read the newspaper every morning so maybe most of the children will not see the picture anyway
Why are you showing your 5 year old pictures that go along with an article about her teacher getting hit by a landscaping truck? Did you let her read the article as well? Or does she just read the Bangor Daily for fun every day? It seems that maybe you need to show a little sensitivity to your child and explain the events yourself instead of letting her get her information from the newspaper (which has no responsibility to cater to the minds of 5 year olds). Parental discretion is a glorious thing.
Really, BDN? Showing the deceased on a stretcher? What a callous, crappy newspaper.
How about just stop arguing. Someones deceased&You all are fighting. My condolences to
Jacqualine McTigue family. Rest in Peace,Jacqualine
Peace be with the family and all the students of Glenburn….enough said
I am disgusted at this article in the BDN regarding the accident this morning. Not only in the picture inappropriate but the comments are ridiculous!! It is no one job to judge, if her seat belt was or wasn’t worn. It was an ACCIDENT, a horrible horrible ACCIDENT! and the jerks who are posting comments about the pictures not being a big deal maybe should come face to face with the students as the realization begins to set in about the severity of the situation. Have some empathy and decency BND. And for the photographer think about if that was your mother, sister, daughter, friend or colleague…………..how would you feel??? Shame on you BDN shame!!!
Responses other than “I’m sorry for your loss.” to the family and friends of Ms. McTigue are really unnecessary in a situation like this.
Really.
Condolences to the friends and family of Ms. McTigue.
I am disgusted at the article in the BDN regarding the accident this morning. Not only in the picture inappropriate but the comments are ridiculous!! It is no one job to judge, if her seat belt was or wasn’t worn. It was an ACCIDENT, a horrible horrible ACCIDENT! and the jerks who are posting comments about the pictures not being a big deal maybe should come face to face with the students as the realization begins to set in about the severity of the situation. Have some empathy and decency BND. And for the photographer think about if that was your mother, sister, daughter, friend or colleague…………..how would you feel??? Shame on you BDN shame!!!
Okay, so all the to-do about a photo of the accident scene is really a means of deflecting the pain and sadness and fear people feel about another person…an everyday, visible, involved, vibrant person…dying suddenly and unexpectedly while going about her daily routine. It could have been anyone of us and so we deal by focusing on the photo. What I would suggest is that we help mourn Ms. McTigue AND try to remind ourselves EVERY SINGLE TIME we sit in an automobile and turn that key, we are taking our lives and those of others in hand. Because driving is such a daily, mundane activity we forget the inherent danger. Honor this woman by taking a few seconds every time you start your car to focus, make driving your ONLY activity, be extra cautious and attentive, and recognize that moving vehicles are potentially deadly weapons.
It is really difficult to understand what commentors are saying to get flagged in such force. I can understand that this is a truly tragic and sudden loss for her family and those her knew her. I don’t see a thing wrong with the story or pictures posted. That’s what happened. My prayers are with her soul and loved ones.
Wow, I can’t believe the insensitivity of the BDN; posting pictures of the dead person on the stretcher. This smacks of sensationalism.
I don’t see any dead person. The body is in the bag, out of sight. I would say that it is a tastefully done photo of the aftermath of a fatal accident. It is also reality.
Kevin, it’s graphic enough if your loved one is the one in the body bag!
In may countries they posts photo’s on the front page, no body bag but a bloody and distorted body. The photo is real isn’t that what the news is about.
those people who knew her are probably not reading the bdn right now and besides that point, the family heard the crash and ran outside, so i’m sure they unfortunately saw a lot more than this for their last image. its sad, but true. we cannot sensor everything in this world for everyone who could possibly be offended by it.
I have to agree with these comments. Whatt is the reason for publishing such pictures? This breaks my heart.
Ms. McTigue was an amazing art teacher, and person. This has been such a shock for everyone. I had her all through middle school and finding out about this completely shocked me, and it still doesn’t seem real. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. She will forever be loved and missed. Glenburn School loves you Ms. McTigue<3 R.I.P
My condolences to all affected by this tragedy. May this woman rest in peace. On another note… why in the heck did Bangor Daily News feel the need to post the picture of her on the stretcher, as if the situation isnt sad enough death so unexpectedly and a teacher i think its very inappropriate to put that picture up when i am more then 100% positive her students will see that and i just dont think they need that visual. HAVE SOME CLASS AND RESPECT
Jackie McTigue was a great teacher and friend. She spent the first 25 years teaching Home Economics and Art in Jackman. She will be missed by the entire Jackman community as well as her family, friends, and students from the Bangor area. So sorry to see such a gifted, caring teacher taken from us. She has touched hundreds of lives and her memory lives on in children and adults. I hope that Jackie’s family can find peace in knowing that she was loved more than she will ever know. Losing a friend and family member is difficult and I want the McTigue family to know that we are all grieving with them. Good Bye, dear friend. You will me be missed.
RIP Jackie-I remember you when you taught Home Ec in Jackman-the kids up there loved you too; you will be sorely missed by all the friends you’ve made. My sincere condolences to your family…Sheena
this is to the bangor daily news why was my post that said this is very sad and maybe if she had worn a seat belt this may have been prevented removed i broke none of your rules
I find most of these comments to be rude and an insult to the victim’s family. My condolences to the family as well as her students and the school.
in all these comments i have read nothing about the truck driver,he has to live with this for the resst of his life, he did nothing wrong this is so sad for every one involved
I absolutely cannot believe people on here actually fighting and thinking about what they think and how they feel. A family lost a family member, workers lost their co worker, kids lost their role model and teacher. HMMMMMM REALLY PEOPLE!!!! So sorry for your loss Glenburn Elementary School and my granddaughter who loved this teacher, she was her art teacher and she treated my granddaughter very well. That is all I know about this teacher and my granddaughter is heart broken over this.
May god help this family get through this awful tragedy . May god help all the children she worked with everyday that im sure thought so much of her and may god help us all to not take one minute for granted because in the blink of an eye we can be taken away. Im sure this family has years of images and memories they will remember of this woman. I m sure it wont be a picture in the BGDN. R.I.P.
This thread proves that people will literally argue about anything. I bet that if this was an article about puppies chasing butterflies it would have just as long of a thread.
Anyway…so sad for this family and her students.
Your lack of consideration is apparent with the picture of her body on a stretcher. Shame on you BDN!!!
As an old Jackman native yet never knowing her but from what I hear she was not only a great teacher but a good person.. For all those in Maine who knew her, may God fill and soothe that space you now have in your soul from your loss. Amen.