On October 25, 2023, Arthur “Artie” Fred Strout, 42, was among the 18 victims of a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. The tragedy occurred at Schemengees Bar & Grille, where Strout was playing pool—a pastime he cherished. His father, Arthur Barnard, had been with him earlier that evening and left just minutes before the shooting began. Strout chose to stay for a few more games, a decision that led to his untimely death.
Strout was a devoted family man, survived by his wife, Kristy,
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