KITTERY, Maine The suicide of a Kittery man has sent town residents spiraling into grief, particularly many young people who graduated high school with him only a few years ago.
David Gibson Jr., a 2016 graduate of R.W. Traip Academy and veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, died by suicide in the early morning hours of Sunday, May 9. He was 22.
A former wide receiver, running back, defensive back and backup quarterback for the Rangers, an impromptu monument to Gibson has been created at Memorial Field. It is adorned with photos and newspaper clippings , as well as a can of Angry Orchard hard cider, a Traip baseball hat and a package of Swisher Sweets cigars.