Marine killed in armed police confrontation laid to rest

Marine killed in armed police confrontation laid to rest
Sarah Delage, Multimedia Journalist


MEDWAY, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- James "Bing" Popkowski was laid to rest with full military honors Tuesday.

The thrity-seven year-old marine veteran from grindstone was shot and killed during an armed confrontation with police near the togus V.A. Hospital last week. Hundreds of people attended services, including family, former classmates from Schenck high school, fellow veterans, and his young daughter Vianca, who was presented with the American flag. Skip Cram is Popkowski's former boss. He says he will remember him as a hard worker and devoted friend.
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