On Saturday, October 19th, I was able to attend
the 45th Annual Massachusetts Italian American Police Officers
Association Awards Banquet. It was a
night that featured the retelling of heroic stories, the honoring of loved ones
fallen in the line of duty, and the presenting of awards and medals to those
officers most deserving.
Fallen MIT Police Officer Sean A. Collier was among those
who were honored posthumously during Saturday’s event. Patrolman Collier died from a gunshot wound during
the search for the Boston Marathon bombing suspects six months ago.
Because of the bravery of Patrolman Collier, and of those
who serve while putting their lives at risk, we are a better and safer Commonwealth. Thank you to all of our officers for the
service they provide us every day.
Posted above is a photo of myself and MIT Chief of Police
John DiFava. Posted below are two more
photos of Saturday’s dinner. To learn
more about the Massachusetts Italian American Police Officers Association
please click here.
