Roll of Honor: Donald A. Brown
<–Previous
Roll of Honor: Donald A. Brown Read More »
Funeral Services are being held today for Boston Police Chaplain Monsignor William Francis. Monsignor Francis (center) with fellow Police chaplains Father John Connolly and Father Sean Connor. The Boston Police Department has lost a true friend and spiritual advisor with the recent passing of Monsignor William Francis this past Monday. Father Bill, as he was
In Memory of Monsignor William Francis Read More »
It is with deep regret that we acknowledge the passing of Boston Police Chaplain Monsignor William Francis, who served the Department for over 25 years. Monsignor Francis was a very special member of the Boston police family who will be sorely missed. Boston Globe recap of the Monsignor and his life.
On Monday, March 17, 1969, Boston Police Officer Francis B. Johnson was shot and killed while responding to a fight at a tavern on Tremont St. He had been nearby directing traffic at Kneeland and Tremont Streets when a citizen alerted him to the disturbance. As he entered the bar he was momentarily unable to
Roll of Honor : Francis B. Johnson Read More »
Today is the anniversary of the line-of-duty death of Boston Police Officer Thomas Rose. On this date in 1993 Officer Rose was shot and killed after letting an inmate out of his cell to make a phone call. The suspect was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to 26 – 30 years.On this day