Target of possible pipe bomb attack grateful for support
BELLINGHAM – As Blackstone Police continue to investigate an alleged bombing at the home of Bellingham High School Principal Lucas Giguere last Thursday night, Giguere issued a statement over the weekend to his school community thanking them for their support.
“I would like to thank all of my colleagues, staff, students, and families who have reached out to show support for me over the past few days. I have been overwhelmed by the sense of compassion, kindness, and community during this time,” Giguere said.
“I consider myself to be private by nature and am typ- ically not comfortable with such public attention. However, I truly appreciate your positive thoughts and kind words throughout the last four days,” he said.
A reported pipe bomb damaged the front grill of Giguere’s Jeep while it was parked outside his home in Blackstone Thursday night. Blackstone Police have indicated they believe the incident was not a random act and as result should pose no threat to the community at large.
Giguere’s statement continued with: “As a Marine I’m hard-wired to adapt and overcome situations by taking
actionable steps. As the principal of Bellingham High School, I am committed to the students, staff and families of Bellingham. Therefore, I believe the most important step I can take at this time is to model perseverance for our students during this challenging situation.
“The BHS staff has been outstanding and I continue to be moved by their level of professionalism and commitment to our students throughout this experience. Because our priority is teaching and learning, our collective plan is to show up, work hard, and stay academically focused on the positive experiences taking place within the walls of BHS. Feeling a sense of normalcy and safety is paramount for our students and we intend to continue fostering such an atmosphere for our school community throughout the coming days and weeks.
“A special thank you to the multiple law enforcement agencies collaborating on this investigation. I have been thoroughly impressed by their professionalism and commitment to finding the person(s) responsible for last week’s event.
“On a final note, the media has been sharing a lot of information regarding this incident. It is important that we all refrain from making conjectures or contributing to the spread of assumptions or rumors. I ask that we continue to show all those paying close attention to this incident that we are a respectful and tight-knit community that is focused on the positive things happening everyday,” he said.