Saturday, April 20, 2013
More than 1,000 residents and police officers from across the state packed Wilmington Town Common for a candlelight vigil in honor of slain MIT Police Officer Sean Collier.
On Saturday night, residents said goodbye to one of their own and police officers from across the state saluted the bravery of a member of the thin blue line who made the ultimate sacrifice. Slain Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Officer Sean Collier's body was brought down Church Street past thousands who lined the street surrounding Wilmington Town Common and waved American flags as a part of an emotional goodbye. Collier, a Wilmington native and Somerville resident, was honored during a candlelight vigil following the procession. Members of the Collier family attended the event, and sobbed at times as their loved one was recalled. "(Sean) is such an amazing man. A better man than I will ever be. And he was taken from us too …
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Thousands pack Wilmington Town Common to pay tribute to a hometown hero.
More than 1,000 residents, friends and law enforcement personnel from throughout Eastern Massachusetts packed the Wilmington Town Common for a candlelight vigil Saturday night to bid farewell and say thank you to a hometown hero. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Officer Sean Collier, a 2004 graduate of Wilmington High School, was gunned down as he sat in his cruiser Thursday night on a Cambridge Street, allegedly by brothers Tamerlan and Dzokhar Tsarnaev, the same men investigators believe are responsible for the fatal bombing attack at Monday's Boston Marathon. Before the start of Saturday's vigil, a hearse carrying Collier's body drove down Church Street, shut down to traffic during the ceremony. The road was lined with …
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Wilmington Town Common
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
A couple of images from Sunday's candlelight vigil in to remember and honor the life the Kristen Pulisciano and take a stand against domestic violence.
Many members of the Burlington community came out to the Town Commons this evening to remember and honor the life of Kristen Pulisciano, support her family, and take a stand against domestic violence. Pulisciano was found stabbed to death in her Burlington home on May 3. Christopher Piantedosi, Pulisciano's long-term boyfriend, is currently in custody facing charges for her murder. The message of the vigil was to embrace life and love and eschew violence. Speakers talked about the need for the community to come together and resist domestic violence. Rev. Dr. John de Beer of St. Mark's Episcopal Church said that in difficult times such as this, it is important for the community to come together to heal and support the family. "When …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
A couple of images from tonight's candlelight vigil in to remember and honor the life the Kristen Pulisciano and take a stand against domestic violence.
Many members of the Burlington community came out to the Town Commons this evening to remember and honor the life of Kristen Pulisciano, support her family, and take a stand against domestic violence. Pulisciano was found stabbed to death in her Burlington home on May 3. Christopher Piantedosi, Pulisciano's long-term boyfriend, is currently in custody facing charges for her murder. The message of the vigil was to embrace life and love and eschew violence. Speakers talked about the need for the community to come together and resist domestic violence. Featured here are a couple of pictures from the vigil. Burlington Patch will have a full gallery and write-up shortly. In that story we would like to feature messages on the issue from …
Friday, May 11, 2012
Images from outside of St. Malachy's Church where Pulisciano was raised to rest Thursday morning.
Hundreds of friends, family members and loved ones gathered at St. Malachy’s Church this Thursday to mourn the passing of Kristen Pulisciano. Pulisciano was found stabbed to death in her Burlington home on May 3. Christopher Piantedosi, Pulisciano's long-term boyfriend, is currently in custody facing charges for her murder. Out of respect for the family, media stayed away from the service and burial proceedings. The funeral was conducted by Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home. Pulisciano was laid to rest in Pine Haven Cemetery in Burlington. Those who wish to make a donation, memorials in Kristen’s name may be made to the Pulisciano Family Fund, care of Northern Bank, 13 Center St., Burlington, MA 01803. Candlelight Vigil on Mother's Day …
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
The event will remember Kristen Pulisciano and raise awareness about domestic violence.
Family members, friends and loved ones of the late Kristen Pulisciano are inviting the community to a candlelight vigil in honor of the mother who was killed in her Burlington home last week. Pulisciano was found stabbed to death in her home on May 3. Her long-time boyfriend Christopher Piantedosi was arraigned in court on Monday on charges of her murder. The vigil is also meant to raise awareness of domestic violence in honor of Pulisciano and her family. The vigil will take place on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the gazebo on the Burlington Town Commons across from Town Hall. "Please come show your support and stand up against Domestic Violence in our community," the invitation to the vigil reads. "We hope to see you there…
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jo
9:08 am on Tuesday, April 23, 2013
I agree with Darlene..........does it matter what he was responding to??? He was executed by 2 psychos while performing his duties as an MIT police officer..... more ›