CHARLTON, MA (WHDH) — Fallen Auburn police officer Ronald Tarentino was honored Friday at a funeral service in Charlton.
Tarentino was remembered for his big heart and his commitment to law enforcement.
Waves of police officers formed a sea of blue, saying goodbye to a fallen brother.
As a sign of respect, officers from several states stood by while the family of Tarentino arrived in the procession.
One officer drove nine hours from Baltimore. He attended Tewksbury High School with Tarentino.
“He was the kindest kid I knew, he always had a good heart,” Maryland Park Ranger Charles Holmes said.
Inside the church, police officers and friends eulogized Tarentino as a consummate professional and family man who volunteered his time for charities and worthy causes.
“Truly a cop’s cop, and a person in need’s knight in shining armor,” Chief Andrew Sluckis, Jr. said.
One of Tarentino’s childhood friends also shared an emotional tribute.
“I selfishly like to refer to Ronald as my best friend, but it is extremely obvious he was everybody’s best friend,” his friend said.
As Tarentino’s casket left the church, his family followed behind for the private burial.
His fellow officers vowed to keep the memory of their fallen brother alive.
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