Maine State Police unveil the Walker-Deslauriers Memorial Award, honoring Jason Walker and Michael Deslauriers II, who lost their lives while attempting to stop a gunman during the mass shooting on October 25, 2023. The award recognizes civilians who courageously shield others from danger, with Walker and Deslauriers sacrificing themselves to save lives in a critical moment at Just-In-Time Recreation.
During the attack, the men’s swift actions provided precious seconds for others to escape, even as both were fatally wounded. Maj. Scott Gosselin remarked on the extraordinary heroism exhibited that day, emphasizing the vital impact Walker and Deslauriers had amidst the chaos. The first recipient of the award is William Daniel, who helped an injured state trooper at the scene of a different emergency in 2024, continuing the legacy of bravery honored by this new recognition.
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