Tragic Loss in Waltham: Remembering Fallen Heroes and Pursuing Justice

TL;DR
Thousands of mourners, including police officers from various departments, gathered in Waltham, Massachusetts, to pay their respects to Officer Paul Tracey, who was killed in the line of duty. Tracey, a 28-year veteran of the Waltham Police Department, was struck and killed by a driver at a construction site. His brother delivered a heartfelt eulogy, highlighting Tracey's dedication to his family and his passion for serving as a police officer. The funeral also honored Roderick Jackson, a National Grid utility worker who died alongside Tracey. The suspect in the incident is facing charges of manslaughter.
- Waltham police officer Paul Tracey laid to rest: ‘This is the hardest thing we’ve ever had to do’ Boston Herald
- Family of utility worker killed in Waltham crash plans lawsuit, memorial scholarship NBC10 Boston
- National Grid employee killed in crash remembered by family; scholarship, lawsuit to come MassLive.com
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