Boston Police Patrolmen's Association

In honor and remembrance of Boston Fire FF Robert Kilduff, Jr., flags on all BPD facilities will be lowered to half-staff until sunset on the day of interment. Our thoughts and prayers remain with all who knew, loved and worked alongside FF Kilduff.

NEVER FORGET: In Boston, a BPD Hero Sign proudly stands in the area of 540 Comm Ave to forever honor the memory of a brave man who gave his life in service to our city. May we never forget the heroism and sacrifice of Officer John Gallagher killed in the line of duty on May 25, 1962.

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, this year’s Memorial Day takes on even greater significance as we take a moment to honor, reflect upon and remember those who gave their lives in service to our great nation.

FALLEN HERO: Our hearts are heavy. Boston lost a hero last night. Boston FF Robert “Bobby” Kilduff, Jr., a 24-yr veteran of the department, was killed in the line of duty bravely and heroically fighting a fire and saving lives in Dorchester. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and fellow firefighters.

NEVER FORGET: Behind every American flag, all 37,369 of them, planted by volunteers on Boston Common to celebrate Memorial Day is the story of a brave Massachusetts service member who gave their life in service to our great nation. God bless them all.

On Oct. 1, 1962, President JFK designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor and remembrance of police officers killed or disabled in the line of duty. In light of that tremendous sacrifice, the American Flag on all government buildings is flown at half-staff on May 15 every year.

We support Sen. Patrick O’Connor, the sponsor of Senate Bill 1216, which calls for a mandatory minimum 25-year sentence for anyone brazen and evil enough to shoot at police officers. The system is clearly broken and the days of normalizing violence against police officers MUST END. Senator O’Connor believes this week’s shooting on Memorial Drive was, not only predictable, but also avoidable. And, we couldn’t agree with him more. It’s never okay to hurt or harm police officers. And, if you try to shoot and kill a police officer, the punishment should be swift, severe and, at minimum, a 25-year mandatory sentence.

Earlier this morning, the BPPA Leadership Team was honored and humbled to provide food, drink and refreshments to all attending Trooper Trainor’s funeral in Salem. Trooper Trainor was tragically killed in the LOD last week intercepting a wrong-way driver on Route 1 in Lynnfield. Our thoughts and prayers remain with Trooper Trainor’s family, friends and fellow officers.

Since 1994 NAPO has presented TOP COPS Awards to our nation’s best and bravest for actions that go well above and beyond the call of duty while protecting and serving communities across America. Last night in Washington, DC, off-duty BPD Officer Jose Valenzuela was rightfully recognized as one of the nation’s TOP COPS.

A funeral mass for Trooper Kevin Trainor will be held later today at 11AM at St. James Church in Salem. Trooper Trainor was tragically killed in the LOD responding to a call for a wrong-way driver in Lynnfield. He died a hero. Our thoughts and prayers remain with his family.