CONCORD, MASS. (WHDH) - Governor Maura Healey helped dedicate a memorial in Concord to a fallen Massachusetts State Police trooper Tuesday.
Trooper Thomas Devlin, 58, was a 35-year veteran of the State Police and served most of his career at the Concord Barracks — the site of his new memorial.
He was hit by another driver on Route 3 in Billerica in July 2018 while conducting a traffic stop. He died in September 2020 from injuries related to the crash.
“In the end, he gave his life so that others may be safe,” said Gov. Healey. “For this legacy, he will always be remembered.”
“He deserves to be remembered for the seeds of love, impact, and kindness he planted while alive, and the incredible legacy that continues to bloom from them, even after he passed,” said Devlin’s wife, Nancy Devlin.
Kevin Francis, of Haverhill, was sentenced to 18 months in prison in connection with the crash.
“For the Devlin family, I hope this memorial illustrates our shared commitment to honor Thomas as the fallen hero he is,” said Col. Geoff Noble of the Massachusetts State Police. “That promise continues in an intentional, sustained way.”
Devlin left behind his wife and four children.
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