Published TUESDAY, December 26, 2023: 'Maine Mass Shooting A COMMUNITY GRIEVES' Pictures by 4 time Pulitzer Prize winning ZUMA Press photographer Carol Guzy: Following the deadliest mass shooting in Maine's history the suspected gunman, Robert Card, was found dead in Lisbon Falls after an apparent suicide. The gunman had opened fire at Schemengees Bar in Lewiston, killing 18. Joshua Seal, 36 an ASL interpreter was killed at the bar, which was hosting a cornhole tournament for members of the deaf community when the gunman entered. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth Seal and four children. Arthur Strout was killed when least 18 people were gunned down in the assault in Lewiston. Strout's father Arthur Barnard was playing pool with his son at the bar and left just before the gunman opened fire. He has turned his pain into purpose, attending the Center for American Progress national Gun Violence Prevention conference and a National vigil by the Newtown Action Alliance. Barnard is lobbying lawmakers in Congress for common sense gun control measures, especially a nationwide registry, and says 'They should walk a day on our shoes.' Welcome to: 'Maine Mass Shooting A COMMUNITY GRIEVES'
© zReportage.com Issue #920 Story of the Week: Published TUESDAY, December 26, 2023: 'Maine Mass Shooting A COMMUNITY GRIEVES' Pictures by 4 time Pulitzer Prize winning ZUMA Press photographer Carol Guzy: Following the deadliest mass shooting in Maine's history the suspected gunman, Robert Card, was found dead in Lisbon Falls after an apparent suicide. The gunman had opened fire at Schemengees Bar in Lewiston, killing 18. Joshua Seal, 36 an ASL interpreter was killed at the bar, which was hosting a cornhole tournament for members of the deaf community when the gunman entered. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth Seal and four children. Arthur Strout was killed when least 18 people were gunned down in the assault in Lewiston. Strout's father Arthur Barnard was playing pool with his son at the bar and left just before the gunman opened fire. He has turned his pain into purpose, attending the Center for American Progress national Gun Violence Prevention conference and a National vigil by the Newtown Action Alliance. Barnard is lobbying lawmakers in Congress for common sense gun control measures, especially a nationwide registry, and says 'They should walk a day on our shoes.' Welcome to: 'Maine Mass Shooting A COMMUNITY GRIEVES'
The manhunt continues for Lewiston mass shooting suspect Robert Card in Monmouth. 18 people were killed and 13 wounded in the assault at a local bar and bowling alley in Lewiston.
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The manhunt continues for Lewiston mass shooting suspect Robert Card in Monmouth. 18 people were killed and 13 wounded in the assault at a local bar and bowling alley in Lewiston.
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The manhunt continues for Lewiston mass shooting suspect Robert Card in Monmouth. 18 people were killed in the assault at a local bar and bowling alley in Lewiston.
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The manhunt continues for Lewiston mass shooting suspect Robert Card in Lisbon. At least 18 people were killed in the assault.
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A Shelter In Place sign is illuminated as the search continues for Lewiston mass shooting suspect Robert Card in Lewiston. 18 people were killed in the assault and residents remained indoors in fear as the suspect was still not apprehended.
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Law enforcement members block a road at the scene of a mass shooting that killed at least 18 people in Lewiston.
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The manhunt continues with an underwater robotic camera for Lewiston mass shooting suspect Robert Card at the Androscoggin River in Lisbon Falls. There have been reports he left a possible suicide note. 18 people were killed in the assault.
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Governor JANET MILLS speaks at a press conference announcing the body of mass shooting suspect Robert Card had been found in Lewiston. It was confirmed he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Chief of Police DAVID ST. PIERRE is embraced after speaking at a press conference announcing the body of mass shooting suspect Robert Card had been found in Lewiston. It was confirmed he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Residents leave hearts with sentiments of support on the trees of a deserted Main Street as they shelter in place and the search continues for mass shooting suspect Robert Card in Lewiston. At least 18 people were killed and people remained inside in fear.
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Wearing masks and PPE gear, workers clean the steps of Schemengees Bar & Grill, site of a mass shooting in Lewiston. 18 people were killed in the assault.
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Holly Gould and her children show support for her community and remembrance of those killed by listing their names on her sign as the search continues for mass shooting suspect Robert Card in Lewiston.
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Local business owner ALEX MCMAHAN shows support for the grieving community by laying flowers as the search continues for mass shooting suspect Robert Card in Lewiston.
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Local business owner ALEX MCMAHAN shows support for the grieving community by laying flowers as the search continues for mass shooting suspect Robert Card in Lewiston.
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Local business owner ALEX MCMAHAN shows support for the grieving community by laying flowers as the search continues for mass shooting suspect Robert Card in Lewiston.
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The town of Lewiston where a tragic mass shooting took place is seen from nearby Auburn as community members hold a vigil at Festival Plaza in Auburn. 18 people were killed in the assault including Joseph Walker from Auburn.
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BEN GRAFFIUS and couple CRISTINA and MARTENS MATA pray as community members gather after the tragic Lewiston mass shooting for a Multi-Church Prayer Service to heal at Kennedy Park in Lewiston. 18 people were killed in the assault.
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Community members gather after the tragic Lewiston mass shooting for a Multi-Church Prayer Service to heal at Kennedy Park in Lewiston. 18 people were killed in the assault.
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NICK SCHROEDER holds a white heart as community members gather after the tragic Lewiston mass shooting for a Multi-Church Prayer Service to heal at Kennedy Park in Lewiston. He felt a calling to travel from Brunswick to give support saying Lewiston ‘has been on my heart and prayers all week.’ 18 people were killed in the assault.
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SONIA BERMONCY prays saying, 'My heart aches' as community members gather after the tragic Lewiston mass shooting for a Multi-Church Prayer Service to heal at Kennedy Park in Lewiston.
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A flock of birds flies overhead as community members gather after the tragic Lewiston mass shooting for a Multi-Church Prayer Service to heal at Kennedy Park in Lewiston. 18 people were killed in the assault.
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Community members gather after the tragic Lewiston mass shooting for a vigil at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lewiston. 18 people were killed in the assault.
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TIM CONRAD salutes as the name of his son Thomas Conrad is read after the tragic Lewiston mass shooting at a vigil at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lewiston. On right is his wife MARY-ANNE. 18 people were killed in the assault.
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Community members including musicians, gather after the tragic Lewiston mass shooting for a vigil at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lewiston. 18 people were killed in the assault.
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Community members gather after the tragic Lewiston mass shooting for a vigil at the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul in Lewiston. 18 people were killed in the assault.
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DEVIN WAGNER and her 2-year-old son MASON hold candles as community members gather after the tragic Lewiston mass shooting for a vigil to heal at Worumbo Riverfront Park in Lisbon Falls. At least 18 people were killed in the assault. It's been a really rough couple days and I've had to explain to him about bad guys,' said Devin. 'He wants to put his Spiderman suit on to fight the bad guys'.
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RICHARD WILCOX, left, weeps as Community members gather after the tragic Lewiston mass shooting for a vigil to heal at Worumbo Riverfront Park in Lisbon Falls. 'I don't know anyone involved in the shooting - I don't have to, we're all people' said Wilcox. 'It hurts. It's always going to hurt'. On right is his daughter JEN MARKS with husband JOSH and her daughter ABBY, (12).
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Hundreds of community members gather after the tragic Lewiston mass shooting for a candle vigil at the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul in Lewiston. 18 people were killed in the assault.
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BEVERLY WALKER whose step-son Joseph Walker was killed in the tragic Lewiston mass shooting is embraced by family and community members during a vigil hosted by Faith Baptist Church at Festival Plaza in Auburn. 18 people were killed in the assault.
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Community members gather after the tragic Lewiston mass shooting for a vigil at the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul in Lewiston. 18 people were killed in the assault.
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Community members gather after the tragic Lewiston mass shooting for a vigil at the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul in Lewiston. A man holds a sign saying,'The NRA is dead wrong' 18 people were killed in the Lewiston assault.
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Community members make sign language for 'I love you' as they gather after the tragic Lewiston mass shooting for a vigil at the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul in Lewiston. 18 people were killed in the assault.
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Community members gather after the tragic Lewiston mass shooting for a vigil at the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul in Lewiston. 18 people were killed in the assault.
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A Memorial Service is held for Thomas Conrad, killed in the Lewiston mass shooting at Community Baptist church in Sabattus, Maine. At least 18 people were killed in the assault.
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A Memorial Service is held for Thomas Conrad, killed in the Lewiston mass shooting at Community Baptist church in Sabattus. At least 18 people were killed in the assault.
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Loved ones follow the casket of mass shooting victim Ronald Morin, 55 years old at the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul in Lewiston. At least 18 people were killed in the assault at at Schemengees Bar & Grill.
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Photos hang in a memorial tree of Joshua Seal, 36 an ASL interpreter killed by a Lewiston mass shooter at Schemengees Bar, weeps while viewing his body at the funeral at The Point in South Portland. The bar had been hosting a cornhole tournament for members of the deaf community when the gunman entered, killing 18 people. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth Seal and four children.
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Hundreds of people came to pay respects at the funeral of Joshua Seal, 36 an ASL interpreter killed by a Lewiston mass shooter at Schemengees Bar at The Point in South Portland, ME on November 8, 2023. The bar had been hosting a cornhole tournament for members of the deaf community when the gunman entered, killing 18 people. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth Seal and four children.
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Stuffed animals and roses on the seats of the four children of Joshua Seal, 36 an ASL interpreter killed by a Lewiston mass shooter at Schemengees Bar, during the funeral at The Point in South Portland. The bar had been hosting a cornhole tournament for members of the deaf community when the gunman entered, killing 18 people. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth Seal and four children they called their 'seal pups'.
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JARROD, 6 and JAXTON, 3, sons of Joshua Seal, 36 an ASL interpreter killed by a Lewiston mass shooter at Schemengees Bar, view his body at the funeral at The Point in South Portland. The bar had been hosting a cornhole tournament for members of the deaf community when the gunman entered, killing 18 people. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth Seal and four children.
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JAYSON, 12 comforts JARROD, 6 and JAXTON, 3, sons of Joshua Seal, 36 an ASL interpreter killed by a Lewiston mass shooter at Schemengees Bar, as they view his body at the funeral at The Point in South Portland. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth Seal and four children.
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SEPHINE SEAL, 9 years old, the daughter of JOSHUA SEAL, 36 an ASL interpreter killed by a Lewiston mass shooter at Schemengees Bar, weeps while viewing his body at the funeral at The Point in South Portland. The bar had been hosting a cornhole tournament for members of the deaf community when the gunman entered, killing 18 people. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth Seal and four children.
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SEPHINE SEAL, 9 years old, the daughter of Joshua Seal, 36 an ASL interpreter killed by a Lewiston mass shooter at Schemengees Bar, weeps while viewing his body at the funeral at The Point in South Portland. The bar had been hosting a cornhole tournament for members of the deaf community when the gunman entered, killing 18 people. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth Seal and four children.
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Hundreds of people came to pay respects at the funeral of Joshua Seal, (36) an ASL interpreter killed by a Lewiston mass shooter at Schemengees Bar at The Point in South Portland. The bar had been hosting a cornhole tournament for members of the deaf community when the gunman entered, killing 18 people. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth Seal and four children.
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ELIZABETH SEAL, wife of Joshua Seal, 36 an ASL interpreter killed by a Lewiston mass shooter at Schemengees Bar, is embraced by loved ones at his funeral at The Point in South Portland. The bar had been hosting a cornhole tournament for members of the deaf community when the gunman entered, killing 18 people. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth Seal and four children.
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JAXTON, 3 years old, son of Joshua Seal, (36) an ASL interpreter killed by a Lewiston mass shooter at Schemengees Bar, looks up at family photos at the funeral at The Point in South Portland. The bar had been hosting a cornhole tournament for members of the deaf community when the gunman entered, killing 18 people. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth Seal and four children.
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ELIZABETH SEAL, wife of Joshua Seal, (36) an ASL interpreter killed by a Lewiston mass shooter at Schemengees Bar, looks down at the casket as she gives a eulogy over his body at the funeral at The Point in South Portland. On right are their children Jayson, (12) and Sephine, (9). The bar had been hosting a cornhole tournament for members of the deaf community when the gunman entered, killing 18 people. He leaves behind his wife who is deaf and four children.
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Elizabeth Seal, wife of Joshua Seal, 36 an ASL interpreter killed by a Lewiston mass shooter at Schemengees Bar, uses sign language for ‘I love you’ as she gives a eulogy over his body at the funeral at The Point in South Portland. He leaves behind his wife who is deaf and four children.
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A flower arrangement includes the sign language for 'I love you' at the funeral of Joshua Seal, 36 an ASL interpreter killed by a Lewiston mass shooter at Schemengees Bar, at The Point in South Portland. The bar had been hosting a cornhole tournament for members of the deaf community when the gunman entered, killing 18 people. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth Seal and four children.
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JAXTON, 3 years old, son of Joshua Seal, (36) an ASL interpreter killed by a Lewiston mass shooter at Schemengees Bar, rests on the stage at the funeral at The Point in South Portland. The bar had been hosting a cornhole tournament for members of the deaf community when the gunman entered, killing 18 people. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth Seal and four children.
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ELIZABETH SEAL, wife of Joshua Seal, (36) an ASL interpreter killed by a Lewiston mass shooter at Schemengees Bar, uses sign language for 'I love you' as she greets loved ones at the funeral at The Point in South Portland. The bar had been hosting a cornhole tournament for members of the deaf community when the gunman entered, killing 18 people. He leaves behind his wife who is deaf and four children.
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ELIZABETH SEAL, wife of Joshua Seal, 36 an ASL interpreter killed by a Lewiston mass shooter at Schemengees Bar, gestures for her son JAXTON, 3 to be quiet during speakers at the funeral at The Point in South Portland. The bar had been hosting a cornhole tournament for members of the deaf community when the gunman entered, killing 18 people. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth Seal and four children.
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ELIZABETH SEAL, wife of Joshua Seal, 36 an ASL interpreter killed by a Lewiston mass shooter at Schemengees Bar, embraces her son JAXTON, (3) as they listen to speakers at the funeral at The Point in South Portland. On right is daughter SEPHINE, (9). The bar had been hosting a cornhole tournament for members of the deaf community when the gunman entered, killing 18 people. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth Seal and four children.
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Colleagues from the Pine Tree Society where Joshua Seal, 36 was Director of Interpreting Services say a final farewell at his casket during the funeral at The Point in South Portland. He was killed by a Lewiston mass shooter at Schemengees Bar. The bar had been hosting a cornhole tournament for members of the deaf community when the gunman entered, killing 18 people. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth Seal and four children.
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ELIZABETH SEAL, wife of Joshua Seal, 36 an ASL interpreter killed by a Lewiston mass shooter at Schemengees Bar, says a final farewell in the empty room after services conclude at the funeral at The Point in South Portland. The bar had been hosting a cornhole tournament for members of the deaf community when the gunman entered, killing 18 people. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth Seal and four children.
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ELIZABETH SEAL and children JAXTON 3, JARROD 6, SEPHINE 9 and JAYSON 12 use sign language for 'I love you' to bid a final farewell to Joshua Seal, 36 an ASL interpreter killed by a Lewiston mass shooter at Schemengees Bar in the empty room after services conclude at the funeral at The Point in South Portland. The bar had been hosting a cornhole tournament for members of the deaf community when the gunman entered, killing 18 people. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth Seal and four children.
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ASHLEY SEAL, sister of Joshua Seal, 36 an ASL interpreter killed by a Lewiston mass shooter at Schemengees Bar, bids a final farewell with her fiance Nate Hopkins and newborn baby at the funeral at The Point in South Portland. The bar had been hosting a cornhole tournament for members of the deaf community when the gunman entered, killing 18 people. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth Seal and four children.
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Crime scene tape hangs at a makeshift memorial at Schemengees Bar & Grill, site of a mass shooting in Lewiston. 18 people were killed in the assault.
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Makeshift memorial at Schemengees Bar & Grill, site of a mass shooting in Lewiston. 18 people were killed in the assault and 13 wounded.
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Makeshift memorial at Schemengees Bar & Grill, site of a mass shooting in Lewiston. 18 people were killed in the assault and 13 wounded.
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Therapy dogs are brought to help the community heal after a tragic mass shooting in Lewiston that left 18 people dead.
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Therapy dogs are brought to help the community heal after a tragic mass shooting in Lewiston, that left 18 people dead.
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LEROY WALKER whose son Joseph Walker was killed in the tragic Lewiston mass shooting is embraced by community members during a Halloween event at Anniversary Park in New Auburn. 18 people were killed in the assault and Walker, a city council member still wanted to hold the annual event to help the cities heal.
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LEROY WALKER whose son Joseph Walker was killed in the tragic Lewiston mass shooting weeps as he is embraced by community members during a Halloween event at Anniversary Park in New Auburn. 18 people were killed in the assault and Walker, a city council member still wanted to hold the annual event to help the cities heal.
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A Just-in-Time Community Pumpkin Tribute was held as a day of healing at the bowling alley site of a mass shooting in Lewiston. At least 18 people were killed in the assault. It was to honor Thomas Conrad, one of the victims who had planned the event for his 9-year-old daughter who loved pumpkins. Over 800 pumpkins with flickering candlelights lined the road.
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A Just-in-Time Community Pumpkin Tribute was held as a day of healing at the bowling alley site of a mass shooting in Lewiston. At least 18 people were killed in the assault. It was to honor Thomas Conrad, one of the victims who had planned the event for his 9-year-old daughter who loved pumpkins. Over 800 pumpkins with flickering candlelights lined the road.
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A Just-in-Time Community Pumpkin Tribute was held as a day of healing at the bowling alley site of a mass shooting in Lewiston. It was to honor Thomas Conrad, one of the victims who had planned the event for his 9-year-old daughter who loved pumpkins. Over 800 pumpkins with flickering candlelights lined the road.
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A Just-in-Time Community Pumpkin Tribute was held as a day of healing at the bowling alley site of a mass shooting in Lewiston. At least 18 people were killed in the assault. It was to honor Thomas Conrad, one of the victims who had planned the event for his 9-year-old daughter who loved pumpkins. Over 800 pumpkins with flickering candlelights lined the road.
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A Just-in-Time Community Pumpkin Tribute was held as a day of healing at the bowling alley site of a mass shooting in Lewiston. At least 18 people were killed in the assault. It was to honor Thomas Conrad, one of the victims who had planned the event for his 9-year-old daughter who loved pumpkins. Over 800 pumpkins with flickering candlelights lined the road, Makenzie Therrien (7) runs in the grass behind.
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A Just-in-Time Community Pumpkin Tribute was held as a day of healing at the bowling alley site of a mass shooting in Lewiston. At least 18 people were killed in the assault. It was to honor Thomas Conrad, one of the victims who had planned the event for his 9-year-old daughter who loved pumpkins. Over 800 pumpkins with flickering candlelights lined the road.
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A rainbow appears days after a Just-in-Time Community Pumpkin Tribute was held as a day of healing at the bowling alley site of a mass shooting in Lewiston. It was to honor Thomas Conrad, one of the victims who had planned the event for his 9-year-old daughter who loved pumpkins. Over 800 pumpkins with flickering candlelights lined the road.
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ABIGAIL RIDER arrives at the memorial service for Arthur Strout who was killed in a mass shooting at Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home Lewiston. At least 18 people were killed in the assault. Barnard was playing pool with his son at Schemengees Bar & Grill and left just before the gunman opened fire.
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ARTHUR BARNARD is embraced by loved ones at the memorial service for his son Arthur Strout who was killed in a mass shooting at Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home Lewiston.
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A memorial service is held for Arthur Strout who was killed in a mass shooting at Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home Lewiston. At least 18 people were killed in the assault.
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KRISTY STROUT grieves at a memorial service at Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home Lewiston, for her husband Arthur Strout who was killed in a mass shooting at at Schemengees Bar & Grill.
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A memorial service for Arthur Strout who was killed in the mass shooting is held at Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home Lewiston. At least 18 people were killed in the assault.
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BONNIE CARON, mother of Marcus, grieves at a memorial service for Arthur Strout at Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home Lewiston, Arthur Strout was killed in the mass shooting in Maine that left 18 dead.
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BONNIE CARON, Arthur's first girlfriend and mother of his son Marcus, grieves at a memorial service for Arthur Strout who was killed in a mass shooting. Memorial was held at Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home Lewiston.
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ARTHUR BARNARD is embraced by his grandson JACOB, 14 as they view the urn holding ashes of his son Arthur Strout who was killed in a mass shooting in Lewiston. Barnard was playing pool with his son at Schemengees Bar & Grill and left just before the gunman opened fire.
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ARTHUR BARNARD is embraced by his grandson JACOB, (14) as they view the urn holding ashes of his son Arthur Strout who was killed in a mass shooting in Lewiston. Barnard was playing pool with his son at Schemengees Bar & Grill and left just before the gunman opened fire.
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ARTHUR BARNARD walks past the US Capitol holding a photograph of his son Arthur Strout who was killed in the Lewiston Maine mass shooting. Barnard was playing pool with his son at Schemengees Bar & Grill and left just before the gunman opened fire. He has turned his pain into purpose, traveling to attend the Center for American Progress annual national Gun Violence Prevention conference and a National vigil sponsored by the Newtown Action Alliance in DC. He is lobbying lawmakers in Congress for common sense gun control measures, especially a nationwide registry.
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KRISTY STROUT puts on a conference T-shirt in Washington DC. Her husband Arthur Strout was killed in the Lewiston Maine mass shooting. She and his father Arthur Barnard have turned their pain into purpose, traveling to attend the Center for American Progress annual national Gun Violence Prevention conference and a National vigil sponsored by the Newtown Action Alliance in DC. They are lobbying lawmakers in Congress for common sense gun control measures, especially a nationwide registry.
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KRISTY STROUT reads a news alert about another mass shooting now in Las Vegas. Her husband Arthur Strout was killed in the Lewiston Maine mass shooting.
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ARTHUR BARNARD and ELIZABETH SEAL walk past the White House in Washington DC. His son Arthur Strout and her husband Joshua Seal were killed in the Lewiston Maine mass shooting. At least 18 people were gunned down in the assault. Barnard was playing pool with his son at Schemengees Bar & Grill and left just before the gunman opened fire. Joshua Seal was an ASL interpreter and his wife is deaf. They have turned their pain into purpose, traveling to lobby lawmakers in Congress for common sense gun control measures, especially a nationwide registry.
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ARTHUR BARNARD walks into a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington. His son and her husband, Arthur Strout was killed in the Lewiston Maine mass shooting. Barnard was playing pool with his son at Schemengees Bar & Grill and left just before the gunman opened fire. He has turned his pain into purpose, traveling to attend the Center for American Progress annual national Gun Violence Prevention conference and a National vigil sponsored by the Newtown Action Alliance in DC. He is lobbying lawmakers in Congress for common sense gun control measures, especially a nationwide registry.
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ARTHUR BARNARD, ELIZABETH SEAL and LEROY WALKER attend meetings with Senator ANGUS KING and others from Maine on Capitol Hill. Barnard's son Arthur Strout, Elizabeth's husband Joshua Seal and Leroy's son Joseph Walker were killed in the Lewiston Maine mass shooting. Joshua Seal was an ASL interpreter and his wife is deaf. They have turned their pain into purpose, traveling to lobby lawmakers in Congress for common sense gun control measures, especially a nationwide registry. 'They should walk a day on our shoes' Barnard says.
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ARTHUR BARNARD, ELIZABETH SEAL and LEROY WALKER attend meetings with Senator ANGUS KING and others from Maine on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. Barnard's son Arthur Strout, Elizabeth's husband Joshua Seal and Leroy's son Joseph Walker were killed in the Lewiston Maine mass shooting. Barnard was playing pool with his son at Schemengees Bar & Grill and left just before the gunman opened fire. Joshua Seal was an ASL interpreter and his wife is deaf. They have turned their pain into purpose, traveling to lobby lawmakers in Congress for common sense gun control measures, especially a nationwide registry.
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ARTHUR BARNARD and KRISTY STROUT ride on an underground tram to a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington. His son and her husband, Arthur Strout was killed in the Lewiston Maine mass shooting. Barnard was playing pool with his son at Schemengees Bar & Grill and left just before the gunman opened fire. He has turned his pain into purpose, traveling to attend the Center for American Progress annual national Gun Violence Prevention conference and a National vigil sponsored by the Newtown Action Alliance. He is lobbying lawmakers in Congress for common sense gun control measures, especially a nationwide registry.
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ARTHUR BARNARD, KRISTY STROUT, ELIZABETH SEAL, LEROY WALKER and TRACEY WALKER attend meetings with Senator ANGUS KING and others from Maine on Capitol Hill in Washington. Barnard's son and Kristy's husband Arthur Strout, Elizabeth's husband Joshua Seal and Leroy's son and Tracey's husband Joseph Walker were killed in the Lewiston Maine mass shooting. Joshua Seal was an ASL interpreter and his wife is deaf. Joseph Walker was manager and credited with trying to stop the gunman. They have turned their pain into purpose, traveling to lobby lawmakers in Congress for common sense gun control measures, especially a nationwide registry. 'They should walk a day on our shoes' Barnard says.
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Arthur Barnard holds the last photograph which was taken of him on the phone of his son Arthur Strout who was killed in the Lewiston Maine mass shooting at a gun prevention conference in Washington.
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KRISTY STROUT and LEROY WALKER attend meetings with on Capitol Hill in Washington. Kristy's husband Arthur Strout, Leroy's son Joseph Walker were killed in the Lewiston Maine mass shooting. At least 18 people were gunned down in the assault. Strout and Walker were at Schemengees Bar & Grill and left just before the gunman opened fire. Joseph Walker was credited with trying to stop him. They have turned their pain into purpose, traveling to lobby lawmakers in Congress for common sense gun control measures, especially a nationwide registry.
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ARTHUR BARNARD, KRISTY STROUT (R), ELIZABETH SEAL (middle), LEROY WALKER, TRACEY WALKER (L) and JOSEPH RICHARDSON (bottom R) who was wounded, with lawyers and interpreters hold a press conference after meeting with US Representative from Maine Chellie Pingree on Capitol Hill. Barnard's son and Kristy's husband Arthur Strout, Elizabeth's husband Joshua Seal and Leroy's son and Tracey's husband Joseph Walker were killed in the Lewiston Maine mass shooting. Joshua Seal was an ASL interpreter and his wife is deaf. Joseph Walker was manager and credited with trying to stop the gunman. They have turned their pain into purpose, traveling to lobby lawmakers in Congress for common sense gun control measures, especially a nationwide registry.
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ELIZABETH SEAL wears her husband's wedding ring during a press conference after meeting with US Representative from Maine Chellie Pingree on Capitol Hill. Elizabeth's husband Joshua Seal was killed in the Lewiston Maine mass shooting. Joshua Seal was an ASL interpreter and his wife is deaf. They have four children. She has turned their pain into purpose, traveling to lobby lawmakers in Congress for common sense gun control measures.
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ELIZABETH SEAL wears her husband's wedding ring during a press conference after meeting with US Representative from Maine Chellie Pingree on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. Elizabeth's husband Joshua Seal was killed in the Lewiston Maine mass shooting. Joshua Seal was an ASL interpreter and his wife is deaf. They have four children. She has turned their pain into purpose, traveling to lobby lawmakers in Congress for common sense gun control measures.
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A 'ban assault weapons' pin worn by Diana Cochran who lost her son Francesco Cochran Tamma, 17 who took his life in the Hampton's NY with an unsecured shotgun as she gives letters to lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
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ARTHUR BARNARD, KRISTY STROUT (R), ELIZABETH SEAL (middle), LEROY WALKER and TRACEY WALKER (L) and JOSEPH RICHARDSON (bottom right) who was wounded, with lawyers and interpreters hold a press conference after meeting with US Representative from Maine CHELLIE PINGREE on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. Barnard's son and Kristy's husband Arthur Strout, Elizabeth's husband Joshua Seal and Leroy's son and Tracey's husband Joseph Walker were killed in the Lewiston Maine mass shooting. Joshua Seal was an ASL interpreter and his wife is deaf. Joseph Walker was manager and credited with trying to stop the gunman. They have turned their pain into purpose, traveling to lobby lawmakers in Congress for common sense gun control measures.
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TRACEY WALKER weeps during a press conference as families attend meetings on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. Kristy's husband Arthur Strout, was killed in the Lewiston Maine mass shooting. His father was playing pool with him at Schemengees Bar & Grill and left just before the gunman opened fire. They have turned their pain into purpose, traveling to lobby lawmakers in Congress for common sense gun control measures, especially a nationwide registry.
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ARTHUR BARNARD and Elizabeth Seal go to Capitol Hill. His son Arthur Strout and her husband Joshua Seal were killed in the Lewiston Maine mass shooting. At least 18 people were gunned down in the assault. Barnard was playing pool with his son at Schemengees Bar & Grill and left just before the gunman opened fire. Joshua Seal was an ASL interpreter and his wife is deaf. They have turned their pain into purpose, traveling to lobby lawmakers in Congress for common sense gun control measures, especially a nationwide registry. 'They should walk a day on our shoes,' Barnard says.
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ARTHUR BARNARD at the US Capitol holding a photograph of his son Arthur Strout who was killed in the Lewiston Maine mass shooting. Barnard was playing pool with his son at Schemengees Bar & Grill and left just before the gunman opened fire. He has turned his pain into purpose, traveling to attend the Center for American Progress annual national Gun Violence Prevention conference and a National vigil sponsored by the Newtown Action Alliance. He is lobbying lawmakers in Congress for common sense gun control measures, especially a nationwide registry. 'They should walk a day on our shoes,' he says.
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A moving song tribute was performed at the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at St. Marks Episcopal church in Washington DC.
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A moving song tribute was performed at the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at St. Marks Episcopal church in Washington DC.
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Students from the Parkland high school shooting that happened in Florida and killed 17, take part in candle procession at the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at St. Marks Episcopal church in Washington DC.
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KRISTY STROUT and ARTHUR BARNARD take part in the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at St. Marks Episcopal church in Washington DC. His son and her husband Arthur Strout was killed in the Lewiston Maine mass shooting. Barnard was playing pool with his son at Schemengees Bar & Grill and left just before the gunman opened fire. He has turned his pain into purpose, attending the Center for American Progress national Gun Violence Prevention conference and a National vigil by the Newtown Action Alliance. He is lobbying lawmakers for common sense gun control measures, especially a nationwide registry. 'They should walk a day on our shoes,' he says.
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KRISTY STROUT and ARTHUR BARNARD take part in the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at St. Marks Episcopal church in Washington. His son and her husband Arthur Strout was killed in the Lewiston Maine mass shooting. Barnard was playing pool with his son at Schemengees Bar & Grill and left just before the gunman opened fire. He has turned his pain into purpose, traveling to attend the Center for American Progress annual national Gun Violence Prevention conference and a National vigil sponsored by the Newtown Action Alliance. He is lobbying lawmakers in Congress for common sense gun control measures, especially a nationwide registry. 'They should walk a day on our shoes,' he says.
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KRISTY STROUT and ARTHUR BARNARD take part in the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at St. Marks Episcopal church in Washington DC. His son and her husband Arthur Strout was killed in the Lewiston Maine mass shooting. Barnard was playing pool with his son at Schemengees Bar & Grill and left just before the gunman opened fire. He has turned his pain into purpose, traveling to attend the Center for American Progress annual national Gun Violence Prevention conference and a National vigil sponsored by the Newtown Action Alliance. He is lobbying lawmakers in Congress for common sense gun control measures, especially a nationwide registry. 'They should walk a day on our shoes,' he says.
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KRISTY STROUT and ARTHUR BARNARD show a photo of Arthur Strout along with over a hundred other survivors in a moving tribute at the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at St. Marks Episcopal church in Washington. His son and her husband Arthur Strout was killed in the Lewiston Maine mass shooting. He has turned his pain into purpose, traveling to attend the Center for American Progress annual national Gun Violence Prevention conference and a National vigil sponsored by the Newtown Action Alliance. He is lobbying lawmakers in Congress for common sense gun control measures, especially a nationwide registry. 'They should walk a day on our shoes,' he says.
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KRISTY STROUT and others comfort ARTHUR BARNARD as he breaks down in tears after showing a photo of his son along with over a hundred other survivors in a moving tribute at the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at St. Marks Episcopal church in Washington. His son and her husband Arthur Strout was killed in the Lewiston Maine mass shooting. At least 18 people were gunned down in the assault. Barnard was playing pool with his son at Schemengees Bar & Grill and left just before the gunman opened fire.
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CALANDRIAN KEMP shows a photo of her 20-year-old son George in a moving tribute at the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at St. Marks Episcopal church in Washington DC.
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Over a hundred survivors show photos of their loved ones lost to shooting incidents in a moving tribute at the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at St. Marks Episcopal church in Washington DC.
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Clergy break down in tears as over a hundred survivors show photos of their loved ones lost to shooting incidents and say their names in a moving tribute at the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at St. Marks Episcopal church in Washington.
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Senate Majority Leader CHUCK SCHUMER (D-NY) address the crowd including bereaved family members of shooting victims at the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at St. Marks Episcopal church in Washington. Arthur Barnard attended the vigil after his son Arthur Strout was killed in the Lewiston Maine mass shooting.
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GABBY GIFFORDS, former member of the House of Representatives addresses the crowd including bereaved family members of shooting victims at the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at St. Marks Episcopal church in Washington. Giffords was shot in 2011, among 18 others at a constituent meeting in Tucson AZ and is now co-founder of an advocacy and research organization promoting gun control. On the screen is a photo of a little girl, Jackie Cazares, (9) killed in the Uvalde mass shooting. Arthur Barnard attended the vigil after his son Arthur Strout was killed in the Lewiston Maine mass shooting.
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Gun violence survivors light candles at the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at St. Marks Episcopal church in Washington, Arthur Barnard attended earlier holding a photograph of his son Arthur Strout who was killed in the Lewiston Maine mass shooting. He was overcome with emotion and had to step out before the candlelight vigil began.
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ARTHUR BARNARD and KRISTY STROUT say goodbye to other survivors they met as they leave for the airport in Washington. His son and her husband Arthur Strout was killed in the Lewiston Maine mass shooting. Barnard was playing pool with his son at Schemengees Bar & Grill and left just before the gunman opened fire. He has turned his pain into purpose, traveling to attend the Center for American Progress annual national Gun Violence Prevention conference and a National vigil sponsored by the Newtown Action Alliance.
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