Mills directs flags lowered through Tuesday to honor trooper

5 years ago

AUGUSTA, Maine — Following the release last night of details regarding the service for Detective Ben Campbell, Governor Janet Mills today directed that the United States and State of Maine flags be flown at half-staff statewide immediately until sunset on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, the day of his funeral services.

        “Detective Campbell represented the very best of our state,” said Mills. “While we are heartbroken over his loss, we are forever grateful for his service. His legacy of kindness and compassion will be forever etched upon our minds. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with his family, friends, and loved ones — as well as Maine’s valiant law enforcement community — during this difficult time.”

Last night, Maine State Police announced that the services for Detective Campbell will take place at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 11 a.m.