Ann Parker, right, hugs John Jenkins’ sister, Mujiba Wadud, center, during Saturday’s closing of the tribute to her longtime partner, John Jenkins, at the Lewiston Armory. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Lifelong friend from Oxford, Elaine Clukey, right, holds hands with the older sister of John Jenkins, Mujiba Wadud, during a prayer Saturday at the Lewiston Armory. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Phoenix Karate Academy student Rory Burnell looks up Saturday afternoon at one of dozens of trophies won by John Jenkins that were on display. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Musicians Kathy Haley, left, Deb Morin, center and Denny Breau, right, perform one of several songs Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Ann Parker recieves one of hundreds of hugs that she received during the course of the tribute. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

A woman takes a picture of some of the photos on display Saturday during a celebration of life event for John Jenkins at the Lewiston Armory. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Ann Parker and master of ceremonies Paul Dionne look out at the crowd assembled Saturday during a tribute to John Jenkins at the Lewiston Armory. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

The Lewiston Fire and Police Color Guard present the colors. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

There were several tables displaying awards, trophies, certificates and uniforms. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

There were several tables displaying awards, trophies, certificates and uniforms. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Ann Parker addresses the crowd Saturday during a celebration of life at the Lewiston Armory for her partner, John Jenkins. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Ann Parker, left, accepts the Benjamin Mays Black Alumni Society Award on behalf of John Jenkins. The presentation was made by former Bates College student Chuck James. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Paul Dionne welcomes those who came Saturday to pay tribute to John Jenkins. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal