THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022 Page 11 MOURN | FROM Page 1 ing her in her Barbie Corvette and she wasn’t having fun, she would jump out. “But one of the things she did feel deep in her soul was a passion for fi tness. She worked out daily, ran a marathon and even did a bodybuilding competition.” State Police Colonel Christopher Mason eulogized Bucci as a trooper who had a calling to serve. “The colonel of the State Police has the privilege to speak to recruit classes directly at their graduation exercises,” said Mason. “At what was Tamar’s proudest day, I chose to speak to the 85th Troop Training Group about the responsibility More than 2,000 State Troopers from across the country, along with local and area police and fi rst responders, were in attendance. to serve, to place the needs of others above their own, selfl essly assist those who are vulnerable, those who are victims or survivors, those who are in need. I submit to you today that Tamar’s actions throughout her career embodied this sentiment far better than my words ever could.” State Police Chaplain Father Paul Cliff ord said that from the beginning of her life Tamar was involved in everything and engaging with everyone with her eyes focused on tomorrow. Clifford said Bucci was wise beyond her years and knew what it meant to serve and live for others. “Thank you for showing us how to be wise and to serve and protect,” said Clifford. “Thank you for reminding us how a light shines within us all.” Mass. State Police Trooper Col. Christopher Mason presented Trooper Bucci’s mother and stepfather with the Mass. State Police fl ag. Onlookers watch the funeral in solemn sadness on Revere Street. Trooper Bucci’s mother and stepfather, Maral and Jim Burditt, react following the presentation of the fl ag. Outside St. Anthony of Padua Church on Thursday, a State Trooper led a caparisoned horse in honor of Trooper Tamar Bucci’s sacrifi ce. Trooper Tamar Bucci’s family reacts as her coffi n is brought out following her funeral Mass. Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Gov. Karen Polito, Attorney General Maura Healey and Public Safety and Security Secretary Terrence Reidy were in attendance. Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti and Mayor Brian Arrigo are shown in attendance on Thursday. Trooper Tamar Bucci (front row, second from right) with her graduating class of female troopers at Gillette Stadium on May 8, 2020 A State Honor Guard and the State Police Honor Guard
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