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stouffvilksuntribunek thursday august 9 2007 7 hundreds make trek to pay respects i by julie de bruin metroland media group the threat of rain did not stop hundreds of mourners from lining up at a barrie funeral home tues day to pay respects toyorkregion- al police const robert plunkett among those making the trip was brian craig who drove from his home near waterloo to say goodbye to an old neighbour he lived next to the plunketts when he was growing up in auburn a tiny community near goderich his mother still lives there he was a just a good kid said mr craig as he waited in line he was a real nice boy keith scott played mens fastball with const plunkett and remembers him as a sports enthusiast the last time he saw him was a few years ago at a fast ball tournament in goderich const plunkett 43 was killed thursday while investigating air- bag thefts in markham as he was trying to stop a sus pect the vehicle rammed into a tree pinning the 22year veteran between the vehicle door and the tree he died of hisinjuries a 19yearold toronto man is charged with first degree murder and appeared in court yesterday a 23yearold toronto man was also arrested markham firefighter john brassard a friend of const plun kett will miss the way he treated children always the tease the kids loved him because of the atten tion he would always pay them especially my little guy mr brassard said vaughan firefighter terry smith didnt know const plunkett person ally but as a former york region police ofibcer he knows a lot of his colleagues the firefighter spent six years on the york regional police ser vice as a firefighter he is often sent out to the same calls as police officers because those who work with emergency services have a close kinship they often attend each others funerals in fact mr smith said manv services have an honour guard to attend funerals and visitations paul culham felt compelled to pay his respects because of the dedication and sacrifice of police officers theyre doing something for us he said he is angered over the sense lessness of const plunketts death he lost his life because of something stupid someone did const plunkett was recog nized in 1998 for bravery after rescuing a senior citizen from swan lake in markham with files from joe fantauzzi callers never have to identify themselves or testify in courts cash rewards for anonymous tips that lead to an arresf 1800222tips or wwwcrimestoppersyrca this message brought to you as a community service of the economistsuntribune tosydneys home decor more this is huge for you mfi3i kayent already seen heard or experienced v fine exclusive pieces of exceptional 0f home decor gifts now is your chance f e provide decoratingdesign services with home accenting to beautify your home saleebration will take place friday august 10th sunday august 12th for more info please contact tfpbyto lisa sydneys 905 6421515 jj 6292 main street the xlixg association we can help for more information about asthma call the lung association this message brought to you as a community service of the economist sun lobster lovers rejoice lobster is a feature of our regular menu throughout the summer months dont miss i you can choose steamed broiled bonne femme of thermidor anyday 6403 main street stouffville wj for reservations please call 9056408494 wwwthecbmerhouseca