AUGUSTA
- Stuart "Toby" Pennels of Casco, Republican candidate for State
Senate District 26, passed away lastThursday morning as a result of injuries
sustained in a motorcycle accident on Sunday, August 3 near Rangeley. Pennels
served a total of 32 months in combat zones overseas, including Iraq, and
recently retired as a colonel in the U.S. Army. In his civilian life, he worked
as a financial advisor. Pennels graduated from Windham High School and the
University of Massachusetts, and is survived by his wife, Brenda, and their
three adult children.
Maine
Senate Republican Leader Michael Thibodeau (R-Waldo) issued the following
statement.
"We
are all heartbroken to learn of the passing of Toby Pennels. He will be
remembered as a man whose unselfish dedication to his country and his community
knew no bounds. Even after serving his country honorably in Iraq, coming home
and running a business, and giving his time to local veterans groups, it was
clear to all that Toby still had so much to give. I was thrilled to learn that
someone of his caliber was willing to serve his community yet again by running
for the state legislature. I am certain he would have been an outstanding
senator. At this time, my thoughts and prayers are with Toby’s wife, Brenda and
their three children."
Maine
Republican Party Chairman Richard Bennett issued the following statement.
"The
thoughts and prayers of the entire staff and committee of the Maine Republican
Party go out to the Pennels family on this tragic day. Mr. Pennels represented
the best that Maine had to offer and hopefully his story will inspire others to
live life to the fullest in service to their country and community. His memory
reminds us that Mainers are fortunate to have such honorable and vibrant people
step up to represent them in our citizen legislature."
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