04 December 2019

Parks and Recreation Line of Duty Death

A New England parks and recreation servant recently died in the line of duty, a reminder of the hazards and stresses faced by the members of the region's municipal services.

William L. Thyng, 71, a seven year veteran of the Sanford, ME, Parks and Recreation Department, died as a result of an accident that occurred while he and a coworker were hanging wreaths from light poles.

May he rest in peace.

Media reports:

Portsmouth Herald: Sanford city worker killed by own vehicle (26 NOV 19)

Portland Press Herald: Sanford city worker killed on the job was family man, outdoorsman (27 NOV 19)

Background information:

Sanford Parks and Recreation

City of Sanford

Wikipedia: Sanford, Maine

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