Worcester Police Honor 14 Former Officers During Annual Memorial Ceremony

WORCESTER, MA — The Worcester Police Department honored the lives and service of 14 former officers and officials during its annual Memorial Ceremony held Sunday morning at police headquarters, continuing a tradition that dates back more than a century.

Family members, retired officers, city leaders and current members of the department gathered as the names of those lost in 2025 were read aloud, followed by a ceremonial bell ringing in their honor.

Those remembered included Police Chief Gary Gemme; Captain Bruce P. Bousquet; Sgts. Daniel P. Dailey, Ronald W. Greenhalge, and Frank P. Lahey; Police Officers James R. Breeds III, Frank E. Burns, Robert J. Chabot, Michael J. Foley, Christopher McInnes, Edward F. O’Connell, Thomas F. Payne and Nelson Quinones; and Animal Control Officer Matthew T. Ohman.

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Many city and law enforcement officials attended the ceremony, including Worcester Police Chief Paul Saucier, Worcester City Manager Eric Batista and Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early Jr.

The annual memorial ceremony is traditionally held during National Police Week, which honors law enforcement officers across the country who have died in the line of duty or dedicated their lives to public service. National Police Week was established by Congress in 1962.

“Thank you to all of those who attended,” the department said following the ceremony, which drew large numbers of family members, retired officials and current officers to remember and celebrate the lives of those who served the city of Worcester.

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