A ceremony was held Friday to honor a Massachusetts State Trooper who died in the line of duty two years ago.
MSP and state officials hosted a ceremony in Charlton to dedicate a memorial in honor of Trooper Thomas Clardy.
Please take a moment today to remember @MassStatePolice Trooper Thomas L. Clardy 💙 #Boston25 pic.twitter.com/lMdqum12Ed
— Boston 25 News (@boston25) March 16, 2018
Clardy died after a car crashed into his cruiser while he was working a detail on the Pike.
He left behind a wife and six children.
Honored to join family, friends + colleagues in celebrating the life of @MassStatePolice Trooper Thomas Clardy, who tragically died in the line of duty 2 yrs ago this week. The dedication of this bridge + roadway is a fitting tribute to him + his legacy of service. #ThinBlueLine pic.twitter.com/fVmtlIzZpY
— Charlie Baker (@MassGovernor) March 16, 2018
The Massachusetts Turnpike bridge and a roadway have been named after Clardy.
Police say David Njiguna of Webster was high on medical marijuana when he slammed into Clardy's cruiser. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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