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Fallen Heroes

Together, we mourn the loss of our fallen heroes while remembering their dedication and commitment. Below are the fallen heroes whose families have been supported by the Hundred Club.

Donald Shea

Massachusetts State Police Department

End of Service: December 16, 1978

Trooper Donald Shea of the MA State Police was killed in an automobile accident on Route 9 while responding to an accident in Natick. As…

Peter Nikitas

Fitchburg Police Department

End of Service: August 27, 1978

Patrolman Peter Nikitas was struck and killed by a westbound Boston and Maine Railroad freight train while investigating the theft of police equipment. The equipment…

Perley Johnson Jr.

Massachusetts State Police Department

End of Service: February 13, 1978

Trooper Perley Johnson died as a result of smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide poisoning while investigating an arson case at 20 Monument Avenue in Bourne,…

Edward Johansen

Peabody Police Department

End of Service: June 28, 1977

Patrolman Edward Johansen died after contracting hepatitis after performing CPR on an infected individual on November 13th, 1971. His condition worsened, forcing him to medically…

John Durand

Franklin Fire Department

End of Service: April 30, 1977

Firefighter John Durand. Firefighter Durand died in the line of duty while fighting a brush fire off South Street on April 30th, 1977. Firefighter Durand…

John T. Cetrino

Fitchburg Fire Department

End of Service: March 4, 1977

Firefighter John T. Cetrino of Engine 5 who died at the age of 33, while battling a blaze at 360 Water Street. The John T.…

Edward Mahoney

Massachusetts State Police Department

End of Service: December 2, 1976

Trooper Edward Mahoney was killed when his patrol car was struck from behind while on a motor vehicle enforcement stop on the Massachusetts Turnpike, in…

John E. Cullinane

Cambridge Fire Department

End of Service: December 24, 1975

Firefighter John E. Cullinane of Ladder Company No. 2 died in the line of duty as a result of a heart attack in quarters. The…

Richard Halloran

Boston Police Department

End of Service: November 6, 1975

Sergeant Richard Halloran was shot and killed while investigating a suspicious vehicle in the early morning hours in the area of Bremen Street and Neptune…

Robert Kelly

Beverly Fire Department

End of Service: June 19, 1975