THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 22, 2026 Page 5 Everett Police Dept. held annual Memorial Service honoring fallen offi cers Ceremony included wreath-laying, refl ections and community remembrance Special to Th e Advocate T he Everett Police Department Mutual Aid Association hosted a memorial service night honoring the men and women who have served Everett as members of the Everett Police Department. The ceremony included prayers, refl ections and a wreath-laying in remembrance of fallen officers, including Officer Thomas Keefe, who was killed in the line of duty in 1902, and Offi cers William P. Staples and John J. Lonergan, who were killed in the line of duty in 1926. The service also included a moment of silence in memory of Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor. Remarks were provided by Police Chief Paul Strong, Mayor Robert J. Van Campen, State Representative Joe McGonagle and Bishop Robert Brown. The Everett High School Choir performed the National Anthem and “500 Miles (Traveler’s Lament).” “We are grateful to gather as a community to honor the service and sacrifi ce of those who wore the Everett Police Department badge,” said Mayor Van Campen. “Their commitment to protecting others will always be remembered.” Members of the Everett High School Choir perform during the Everett Police Department Memorial Service. The City of Everett also thanks Councillors Holly Garcia, Stephanie Martins, Anthony DiPierro and Michele Capone, as well as the many residents, offi cers, families and The Honor Guard stands at attention during the Everett Police Department Memorial Service honoring fallen offi cers. community members who attended to pay their respects. The City of Everett honors the service and sacrifi ce of all who have served in the Everett Police Department. Sergeant Kenneth Kelley, Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins, Offi cer Eric Rizza, Ward 3 Councillor Anthony DiPierro, State Representative Joe McGonagle, Mayor Robert J. Van Campen, Police Chief Paul Strong, Bishop Robert G. Brown, Ward 4 Councillor Holly Garcia and Ward 1 Councillor Michele Capone stand in front of the memorial wreath during the Everett Police Department Memorial Service. Checking that pays you $20 a month. It’s easy: Open a checking account and each month maintain an average balance of $5,000, make $1,500 in direct deposits, and complete three transactions of any kind.* *New checking account customers only.
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