Photo courtesy of Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr.On Monday, May 21st, 2018, Ronald Tarentino’s widow and children gathered in Auburn, Massachusetts, with elected officials and Police Officers to reveal a memorial bridge and memorial highway in his honor.
The ceremony, held at the Auburn Public Library Grounds, was attended by Congressman James P. McGovern, Senator Michael O. Moore, Representatives Paul K. Frost and Kate D. Campanale, Massachusetts Highway Administrator Jonathan L. Gulliver, District Attorney Joseph Early, Jr., Sheriff Lewis G. Evangelidis, and Auburn and Leicester Town Officials.
“Every day our brave Police officers put their lives on the line to protect us. We’ll never forget him,” expressed Congressman McGovern.
Every day our brave #police officers put their lives on the line to protect us. Proud to join bridge dedication today honoring @AuburnMAPolice Officer Ronald Tarentino Jr. who was killed in 2016. We’ll never forget him. pic.twitter.com/q6GGD0QAYI
— Jim McGovern (@RepMcGovern) May 21, 2018
“We stand united to honor a hero,” expressed Senator Moore.
We stand united to honor a hero. Officer Ron Tarentino’s spirit, and call to duty, will never be forgotten by the residents of #AuburnMA, his hometown of #LeicesterMA & our Commonwealth. Proud to be part of today’s bridge & roadway dedication ceremony. #WeRemember pic.twitter.com/0VVjZWy0tf
— Michael O. Moore (@SenMikeMoore) May 21, 2018
Auburn Police officer Ronald Tarentino Jr. was killed in the line of duty on May 22nd, 2016, during a motor vehicle stop. Tarentino was 42-years-old and left behind a wife and 3 children.
“A wonderful tribute to a great man,” expressed Worcester County District Attorney, Joseph Early
Honored to attend the bridge, roadway dedication in honor of @AuburnMAPolice Officer Ronald Tarentino Jr. A wonderful tribute to a great man pic.twitter.com/cczrO9Lvq0
— Joseph D. Early Jr. (@worcesterda) May 21, 2018
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