Agapit Leblanc
Agapit Leblanc | |
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 Fishery officer Agapit Leblanc. | |
| Born | 1887 Bouctouche, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Died | 1926 (aged 38–39) Bouctouche, New Brunswick |
| Nationality | Canada |
| Occupation | Fishery Officer |
| Known for | Murdered in the line of duty |
Agapit Leblanc (1887–1926) was a Canadian Fishery officer from Bouctouche, New Brunswick. He was 39 years old when he died on October 20, 1926, while investigating illegal smelt fishing.[1][2] He was the first Canadian Fishery officer to be murdered while on duty.[3][4][5][6][7] His body was found in the Bouctouche Bay on October 24, 1926,[8][9] weighted down with rocks. His murderers were never found.[3] Doctors testified that Leblanc's face had been shot with numerous small pellets from an apparent long-range distance due to the minor skin damage he received. They stated that Leblanc also suffered non-fatal blows, ultimately dying from shock.[9]
According to his family, Leblanc had received anonymous death threats in the weeks prior to his murder, including a picture of a coffin with the annotation:[3]
- "Voici ton cercueil si tu n'arrêtes pas de venir nous trouver sur la mer"
- "Here's your coffin if you don't stop coming to find us on the sea."[3]
They pointed out that the murder occurred during the prohibition of alcohol in Canada.[3]
Namesake of a Hero-class vessel
[edit]In 2011 the Department of Fisheries and Oceans announced that the nine new vessels of what had been known as the "Mid-shore patrol vessels" would be named after individuals known for their heroism, who had died in the line of duty.[4][5][6][7] The seventh of the nine vessels was named after Leblanc. Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans officiated at her commissioning on July 9, 2015.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Fisheries Officer Agapit D. LeBlanc". New Brunswick Peace Officers' Memorial. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
- ^ "Expect Arrests In Kent Co. Murder". The Daily Gleaner. March 26, 1928. p. 2. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Amélie Gosselin (19 July 2015). "La petite-fille d'Agapit LeBlanc lui rend hommage" [The granddaughter of Agapit LeBlanc pays tribute to him] (in French). Ici.Radio-Canada.ca. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
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"Announcement of new mid-shore patrol vessels Named in honour of Canadian heroes". 2011-02-10. Archived from the original on 2013-12-23.
On October 20, 1926, he was killed in the line of duty while investigating illegal fishing vessels in New Brunswick.
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"Canadian Coast Guard's "Hero Class" Of Vessels". Department of Fisheries and Oceans. 2011-02-11. Archived from the original on 2011-06-08. Retrieved 2014-12-01.
CCGS A. LeBlanc, after Fishery Officer Agapit LeBlanc, of Bouctouche, New Brunswick. Mr. Leblanc joined the Canadian Fisheries and Marine Service in 1920. He was killed on October 20, 1926, while investigating illegal fishing vessels. His murder remains unsolved.
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"The Canadian Coast Guard Welcomes the Arrival of the CCGS A. LeBlanc, a New Patrol Vessel". Department of Fisheries and Oceans. 2015-07-09. Archived from the original on 2015-08-18.
Today the Canadian Coast Guard inaugurated its newest Hero-class mid-shore patrol vessel, CCGS A. LeBlanc into the fleet.This vessel will be used mainly to enforce fisheries regulations in the St. Lawrence River and Gulf of St. Lawrence.
- ^ a b "A. LeBlanc named for slain Bouctouche fisheries officer". CBC News. 2015-07-09. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
- ^ "Will Investigate Death Of LeBlanc". The Daily Gleaner. October 25, 1926. p. 2. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ a b "FISHERY INSPECTOR LEBLANC MURDERED". The Gazette (Montreal). 28 October 1926. p. 10. Retrieved 29 March 2024.