Blackstone, MA — January 7th — Following the loss of a police officer on Route 146, Blackstone Professional Firefighters Local 4139 sent its sympathies to the Uxbridge Police Department and the Uxbridge community. The local and regional emergency services community, whose departments collaborate closely in day-to-day operations, has felt the loss.

During this trying time, the officer's family, friends, and coworkers received support from local firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical services people. The whole public safety network that serves the area is impacted by incidents involving the death of a law enforcement officer, not just one department. Blackstone firefighters emphasized the value of unifying and paying tribute to the commitment and hard work of individuals who serve their communities.