Trooper Paul Francis Barry, Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts

Trooper Paul Francis Barry

Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts

End of Watch Thursday, June 15, 2006

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Paul Francis Barry

Trooper Paul Barry was killed when his patrol struck the back of an unoccupied, parked dump truck in the breakdown lane of northbound I-495 near exit 15 in Wrentham.

A citizen who was certified as an EMT traveling behind Trooper Barry immediately stopped and provided medical care to him. The citizen was able to restore a pulse until another trooper and medical personnel arrived. Trooper Barry was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Trooper Barry had served with the Massachusetts State Police for six years. He is survived by his wife, three sons, four daughters, parents, brother, and sister.

Bio

Age 39
Tour 6 years
Badge 2821

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

routine driving, single vehicle crash

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God of Justice, I am grateful for the lives and sacrifices of all America’s Peace Officers. They died serving us. Help us never forget. Help us celebrate their lives and honor their sacrifices. Be with the families of these fallen peace officers. Comfort them and give them Your strength and peace. Guide us as we seek to take care of the families of these fallen heroes. May we care for them with integrity. In commemorating the deaths of these fallen heroes, help us also to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say, but is simply the transition from this earthly life to the heavenly life yet to come. This assurance was guaranteed to all believers upon the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. We look forward to that life to come with joy and anticipation. Thank You, Lord God, for hearing this prayer. In the mighty and holy name of Christ Jesus, Your dear Son, I pray. Amen.

Holy Scripture References:

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” [Psalm 23:4 ESV]

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” [John 3:16 ESV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, NACM
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

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