Meriden Police Department's Memorial Service for 'David Paul' Postponed: Update

Update: The Memorial Service for David Paul, originally scheduled for today, Jan. 3, has been postponed to tomorrow, Jan. 4, according to organizers.

The service will still be held at the same location and the same time as originally scheduled, 10 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Cemetery.

From Meriden Police Department: On Tuesday, January 3, 2017, the Meriden Police Department will conduct the Twenty-ninth Memorial Service in remembrance of "David Paul", the newborn infant who was abandoned and died from exposure on January 2, 1988 in South Meriden.

The grave-side service will commence at 10 a.m. at Walnut Grove Cemetery. The ecumenical service will be coordinated by Pastor Alden C. Barnes.

Members of the Meriden Police Department have unofficially adopted this 7.5 pound, blue eyed, baby boy who died from exposure and are committed to keeping his memory alive. The name of the child was chosen by the local clergy. In the scriptures, David means "God's Beloved" and Paul mean "Little Man". On January 3, 2017, as in past years, we will remember and honor "God's Beloved Little Man."

We are again inviting all area child-caring facilities, child advocates, service providers, educators, city officials, and the general public to join us in reaffirming our commitment to all those children who have been abused and neglected. Although this is but a brief ceremony, it symbolizes so much more.

Anyone needing additional information concerning the service may contact the Chief's Office at (203) 630-6303 or anyone having information concerning the case may contact Detective Sergeant Robert Nesci, at the Meriden Police Department Youth Division, (203) 630-6234. In case of inclement weather, the Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2017.

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