Friends of Michael Holland extend their condolences to his mother, Deborah Holland Roberts, far left, during a celebration of Michael’s life at the Jay Community Building on Wednesday.

Deborah Roberts Holland, mother of Michael Holland, is comforted by a friend during a celebration of her son at the Jay Community Building on Wednesday.

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People embrace during a celebration of Michael Holland’s life at the Jay Community Building on Wednesday.

Friends and family pay their respects to a picture of Michael Holland and the cargo ship he worked on during a celebration of life at the Jay Community Building on Wednesday.

Chaplain Commander Clifford Stuart rings the bell for each life lost on the EL Faro crew during a celebration of crew member Michael Holland’s life at the Jay Community Building on Wednesday.

Friends and family of Michael Holland become emotional during a celebration of Holland’s life at the Jay Community Building on Wednesday.

Members of the Coast Guard stand at attention as pictures of Michael Holland are displayed on the wall behind them during a celebration of Michael Holland’s life at the Jay Community Building on Wednesday.

Gov. Paul LePage pays his respects to Deborah Holland Roberts, mother of Michael Holland, during a celebration of Holland’s life at the Jay Community Building on Wednesday.

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard color guard march into the Jay Community Building with the American flag during a celebration of Michael Holland’s life on Wednesday.