We wanted to express our heartfelt thanks to the community for supporting our recent event depicting the end of the Al Brady Gang’s criminal activities. We appreciate people understanding the spirit and goals of this event to mark history and to bring events to downtown Bangor to support our business community there, as well as supporting Northeast CONTACT, a nonprofit consumer advocacy agency.

We found a wonderful community spirit in the people supporting us with donations of materials and time, information and kind words. A great group of about 50 dedicated people was the heart of the re-enactment.

But we also found so many people in our crowd that day who were patient with our “learning curve” of doing a presentation that is new to us and the community. Large crowds, the physicality of the re-enactment space, and technical challenges are all things to work out. Most people were wonderful and joined in the spirit of it all.

People shared their precious vintage cars, materials, props and business facilities to help with the realism, and two fantastic bands were real troupers sharing the stage, adding much to the event.

The highlight for us was meeting and getting to know Col. Walter R. Walsh and his family – a fascinating man and wonderful role model – diverse in his acts of heroism. His son, Walter R. Walsh Jr., discussed his father with us later concerning his creed of honesty, work ethic, humility, family and loyalty.

Unfortunately there are too many people and businesses to thank in this forum, but we hope that all know just how appreciative we are for helping us in joining in and making this event memorable for so many.

Susan Palmer

Gerry Palmer

Richard Shaw

Bangor