WEYMOUTH, Mass. — A charity created in memory of a New York City firefighter killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks says it plans to help the family of a slain Massachusetts police officer pay the mortgage.
The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced Wednesday it will contribute $100,000 toward Weymouth police Sgt. Michael Chesna's mortgage.
Chesna, shot Sunday while investigating a car crash, leaves behind a wife and two children.
The city south of Boston with about 55,000 residents has pulled together since Chesna's death.
Businesses have been raising money for the family. A local brewery, Barrel House Z, has created Stand with Weymouth lager, with sales going to the family.
Donations have been pouring in honor of Sgt. Chesna in order to help his family pay off their mortgage.
This donation is an effort to provide a more certain future for Sgt. Chesna's wife and family as they cope with heartbreak. The donor is calling on the community to raise the rest so they fully understand the sacrifice and suffering of this family.
The suspect in Chesna's slaying is also charged with killing 77-year-old Vera Adams, an innocent bystander and widow with no children.
You can make your own donations by clicking on this link.
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