One Year of Lewiston Strong: How Just-In-Time Recreation Became a Symbol of Resilience
It's been one year since Maine's worst mass shooting took place in Lewiston, Maine.
One of the businesses that the shooter walked into was Just-in-Time Recreation. Eight people were killed there, others wounded, and all of Maine was affected. Eighteen lives were lost on that fateful day of October 25, 2023.
This table now sits in the renovated Just-In-Time Recreation, with the names and faces of those killed.
- Tricia C. Asselin, 53
- Jason Adam Walker, 51
- Thomas Ryan Conrad, 34
- Michael R. Deslauriers II, 51
- Lucille M. Violette, 73
- Robert E. Violette, 76
- William A. Young, 44
- Aaron Young, 14
Honoring those affected, while giving Lewiston, Maine, something to look forward to
When Just-In-Time reopened last spring, they made sure to honor those who were killed so senselessly, but there is a lot of hope and excitement. It was a huge win for Lewiston and a definite healing.
Justin Juray, the owner, needed this. Maine needs this.
Just-In-Time is a love letter to Lewiston, Maine
Just-In-Time honors not just those who were killed but the city they called home: Lewiston. The placards above the lanes are pictures of Lewiston. The placards were made by Pioneer Plastics (Auburn), and the photography was done by Richard Plourde Photography (Lewiston).
Just-In-Time Recreation is focused on the future of Lewiston, Maine
Justin and Samantha are looking forward while never ever forgetting. On October 25, 2024, Just-In-Time Recreation will be closed in remembrance of that tragic day and to honor the victims. They are now focused on Mainers who need help by collecting toys for Toys for Tots through December 5.
No, Just-In-Time Recreation did NOT get its name from the owner, Justin.
Of course, you would think that. But it's even better. Justin and his wife Samantha often bowled at Sparetime Recreation. One night, Justin saw a flyer about the owner wanting to sell. This was in 2021, and the day he saw the flyer was the last day the place was for sale.
So they bought it... just in time.
Thank you, Just-In-Time Recreation! All of Maine has your back, as your success is our success! Congratulations on being exactly what Lewiston Strong is all about!
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