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In memory of Dick Bournival
for every person who "likes" Bournival Group between now and January 31st, Alissa Bournival will donate $1.00 to Cocheco Valley Humane Society!
Promoting the humane treatment of animals and strengthening the human-animal bond
Yesterday was the funeral of Jack Maguire, a police officer from Woburn, Massachusetts, who was killed in the line of duty the day after Christmas.
Jack was 60 years old, scheduled to retire next year.
As I watched the funeral procession on TV, I was in awe...thousands of officers from all over the country marching, riding motorcycles, and in cruisers with blue lights flashing.
The level of honor and respect shown was immeasurable.
Jack Maguire responded to a robbery. Both he and one of the robbers were killed in an exchange of gunfire.
Here's the senseless part - the part stirring up anger in everyone who hears the story...
Jack Maguire's killer was parolee Dominic Cinelli. As a teenager, Cinelli stabbed a man in the chest, He had a lifelong, violent criminal record. He was sentenced in 1976 to three life sentences. His incarceration history includes over 50 disciplinary reports, including threatening and assaulting corrections officers.
Feeling ANGRY yet? Oh, it gets better...
In 1985, Cinelli was given a one-day furlough and did not return. While out, he committed five armed robberies and shot a 60-year-old security guard. The guard was lucky enough to survive the shooting.
In 1986, less than an hour after sentencing for the 1985 crimes, Cinelli slit his wrist and was taken to the Hospital, where he pulled a fake gun on a deputy sheriff who was guarding him, stole the officer's handgun, and ran from the hospital in shackles. He carjacked a vehicle at gunpoint and remained at large for 11 days...committing at least one other robbery.
In 2009, Dominic Cinelli was released on parole by the Massachusetts Parole Board.
Cinelli had told the Parole Board that he was "deeply sorry'' and a "new and different man" and said he was no longer a threat to the public. Oh, ok...well that explains it...he was sorry.
The Parole Board had failed to notify Middlesex County prosecutors of the hearing that led the panel to free Cinelli. Had they been notified, the prosecutors would have opposed Cinelli's release, as they had at a parole hearing three years earlier.
How can parole even be an option to someone with a violent history serving three life sentences?
This is the question raising anger over Officer Maguire's senseless death.
Jack Maguire is survived by a wife and three children whose lives will be changed forever.
I can only imagine the anger and pain that they are experiencing. May God give them the strength they need to survive their loss.
To the seven Parole Board members who unanimously voted to release Cinelli...I can't express what I'm feeling in words. I would not want to have to live with having made that decision.
To the criminals with upcoming hearings for parole in Massachusetts....probably not going to go your way right now with all the attention on the Board.
To all the politicians who are "appalled" and pointing fingers...too little, too late.
To Boston natives Ben Affleck and Matt Damon...I smell a movie.
Last week Rick and I spent seven nights sailing the Carribean.
For six days we were pampered and spoiled and, with no cell phone or internet service, completely removed from the outside world.
On the seventh day, when Rick used the ship's internet service to print our boarding passes, a quick check of email brought our "fantasy island" experience to a crashing halt.
The death of a life long friend was our return to reality.
Dick was on life support when we left, but there had been signs of improvement and we were very hopeful.
Rick has known Dick Bournival his whole life...Dick and Rick's brother Bob were best friends.
When Rick and I got married in 1978, Rick started working as a mechanic at Dick's car dealership.
Over the years one dealership became four, and the mechanic became head of Service for all of them.
I also worked at the dealerships for many years.
My children have all worked for "Uncle Dick" and two of them still do.
Rick was more than Dick's right hand man, he was his brother, and we were family.
Dick Bournival was a war hero, receiving the Purple Heart twice and the Bronze Star. He was a driven man who hated weakness and a generous man who rewarded greatness. His leadership style intimidated many...he did not accept "no" and expected 100% effort from everyone. His rewards were legendary...usually including extravagant trips.
We shared very painful times...the loss of three of Dick's four children, the loss of Dick's dad, the loss of Rick's parents and the loss of Rick's brother, Bob.
We shared very happy times...birthdays, weddings, extravagant parties and too many fabulous trips to mention. The trip I am most grateful for is when Dick took not only Rick and I, but also our three grown children on a Carribean cruise. We never could have afforded that experience on our own.
The "Bournival Group family" is a very unique (and disfunctional) group. We share a collective experience like no other. We have often said someone should be writing a book or movie. So many crazy and incredible stories. No one would believe half of it...even those of us who have lived it have a hard time believing most of it. The man may be gone, but the memories will live forever.
You really had to be there to understand.
It's the life that has made me who I am today and now that Dick Bournival is gone, life won't ever be the same.
Richard D. Bournival
June 18, 1950 - December 9, 2010
I love what my daughter, Ashley, wrote on Facebook: "Fly on proud bird, you're free at last"
The Hampton New Hampshire Christmas Parade is Back!
The Hampton Christmas Parade was a local tradition for more than ten years when it was canceled in 2007.
A group of local citizens has worked very hard to bring it back and many local businesses have supported them as sponsors.
The Parade is December 4, 2010 at 1:00 pm on Lafayette Road. It starts just south of the bridge and ends at Galley Hatch restaurant.
To add to the festivities, Hagan's Grill will be offering FREE apple cider, hot cocoa, sugar cookies and face painting. Many of the sponsoring restaurants will be open and offering special treats.
The parade committee is still looking for volunteers for all positions. To volunteer, contact Brian Warburton, volunteer leader, at bwarburton@comcast.net.
Want to be in the parade? Entry forms may be picked up at The Galley Hatch, 401 Tavern, The Old Salt, Hagan's Grill and Seacoast Florist. Or e-mail Maura Dumont Fleming of the Purple Urchin at purpleurchin10@aol.com, or Matt Henderson at hendem038@yahoo.com for an application and parade rules. Deadline for entry is Nov. 24.
Want to support the event? Donations can be made online using Paypal or your credit card.
Hannaford has a community fund-raiser bin by its customer service desk, where cash donations may be made to the parade. Hannaford is also donating the receipts of its pre-owned book program so donations of books will also help.
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