Most of us will not see the complexities of what happens behind the scenes after one monster does the unthinkable.

You may not see the city administrators call their own families to tell them they are not going to be home for dinner because they must work late and continue to do their job.

You may not see the public works department work overtime moving signs and equipment, cleaning up as well as blocking streets for safety.

You may not see the pain in the police officers’ eyes as they continue with their duties to protect, after they have seen the aftermath of a gun misused on humans.

You may not see the 40 hours a week department directors putting in 60 hours and more instead without hesitation.

You may not see the city workers adapt to responsibilities not ever thought to be in their job description but adjust to accommodate and support those in need.

You may not see all this, but it is there, behind the scenes. Every cog in the city wheel helping it to continue to spin.

Lewiston Strong

Stephanie Cote, Lewiston

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