Ireland’s Prime Minister Enda Kenny & Police Commissioner Ed Davis Visit the Boston Marathon Memorial

Today, Sunday, May 19, 2013, Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny – who will deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary degree from Boston College tomorrow (Monday, May 20, 2013) – stopped by the Boston Marathon Memorial to offer condolences and sympathies to all those impacted and injured in the attacks on the Boston Marathon. Kenny met with and was accompanied by Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis. Said Kenny, who delivered a bouquet of flowers to the memorial, “I wanted to come to this square today to show solidarity with the people of Boston … it’s a privilege on behalf of the people of Ireland to lay flowers at the scene.”

Police Commissioner Davis Addresses UMass-Lowell’s Class of 2013 & Shares His One Thing to Remember

Today, Saturday, May 18, 2013, Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis, whose leadership and compassion in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings has personified the spirit of Boston Strong, served as the commencement speaker at the undergraduate ceremony for UMass-Lowell’s Class of 2013. During his commencement address, Commissioner Davis spoke about the never ending journey that characterizes learning: “If you take away nothing else from my remarks today, you must realize that every single day for the rest of your life is going to provide a learning opportunity for you. Whether you continue your studies here at UMass Lowell intent on attaining an advanced degree, whether you embark upon a professional career, travel the world or start a family … you are going to spend the rest of your life learning. And – trust me – that’s not a bad thing. Learning doesn’t only occur in a classroom. It happens everywhere you go so keep an open mind … open to discovering new ways to see the world around you.”

Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis Addresses UMass-Lowell’s Class of 2013 & Details Lessons Learned from Marathon Attacks

Today, Saturday, May 18, 2013, Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis served as the commencement speaker at the undergraduate ceremony for UMass-Lowell’s Class of 2013. During his commencement speech, Davis spoke about some of the biggest lesson he’s learned since the attack on the Boston Marathon: “I have been continuously asked what I learned from that afternoon and I must declare that the lessons were many. I learned to think the unthinkable. I learned that the most horrific circumstances can produce the most inspirational and heroic of actions, not by one single person, but by the hundreds. Heroes like Boston Police Officer Tommy Barrett, UMass Lowell student Jeff Bauman, Carlos Arredondo and Boston Police Superintendent Billy Evans. I learned about friendship and how friends step up when the going gets tough. Friends and great leaders like Boston Mayor Tom Menino, Governor Deval Patrick and President Barack Obama. I learned the stories of four wonderful people tragically taken from us way too early. I will never forget Martin Richard, Lingzi Lu, Krystle Campbell and MIT Officer Sean Collier. I learned about how giving and how generous people can be. I learned that Twitter can be your best friend to help you get the word out to a lot of people during an emergency. I learned that when asked: cities like Boson, Watertown, Belmont, Cambridge and Newton will cooperate with honor and do their part to help catch a bad guy. And, I learned great things can happen when you’re surrounded by great people.”

Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis Addresses UMass-Lowell’s Class of 2013

Today, Saturday, May 18, 2013, Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis served as the commencement speaker at the undergraduate ceremony for UMass-Lowell’s Class of 2013. Prior to addressing the students, Commissioner Davis received an honorary doctorate of humane letters. Prior to his commencement address, Commissioner Davis was introduced by UMass Lowell Chancellor Martin Meehan who offered the following remarks: “On April 15th – the City of Boston and Massachusetts were thrust into the world spotlight due to the despicable acts of two individuals. In the aftermath we saw the emergence of heroism, leadership and selflessness of everyday people who personified the spirit of Boston Strong. We are honored to have one of those special people with us today. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” Today’s commencement speaker is a role model for all of us – especially our graduates – because he demonstrates how good leaders need not only the best skills in their profession but also strong character and the ability to employ both in times of crisis. Today’s speaker displayed all of these traits following the attack on the Boston Marathon. He was a calming symbol of strength when we needed it most. Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome my friend and our 2013 commencement speaker – Boston Police Commissioner Edward F. Davis.”

Norden Strong!

In support of JP and Paul, sisters Colleen and Caitlin Norden
as well as their uncle, Peter Brown will walk the entire Boston
Marathon route beginning in Hopkinton MA and finish on Boylston Street in Boston, MA on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 beginning at 9:00 AM.

Exactly one month to the day and in an effort to demonstrate our love, solidarity and encourage healing within our family, we intend to walk the twenty-six miles three-hundred and eighty-five yards to honor and pay tribute to the boys and
as a bonus attempt to raise monies for the Norden Brothers Benefit Fund.

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Field of Dreams Wiffle Ball Tournament Eclipses $200,000 Mark in Funds Raised for Juvenile Diabetes:

Thanks to all for attending the 4th Annual Field of Dreams Wiffle Ball Tourney played Saturday (May 11, 2013) at the Boston Athletic Club in South Boston. As in years past, all in attendance – from kids to adults – had an absolute blast raising money for a great cause – that cause being Juvenile Diabetes research. In fact, over the last four years, the Field of Dreams Wiffle Ball tourney has raised over $200,000 for Juvenile Diabetes research. Said Superintendent Paul Fitzgerald, “I want to thank everybody for their support and help in our efforts to raise funds and awareness especially Mayor Menino and Commissioner Davis who have been hugely supportive to me, my family and the cause.”

Do You Want to Read a Great Story???

The enclosed photo comes to us courtesy of our Facebook friend – Eddie Hastings – who wanted to pass along the following story: “I want to share with you an experience that our running club had this past weekend. We decided as a group that because some of us were not able to cross the finish line of this year’s Boston Marathon, that we would gather as a group and run the last two miles to the finish. As you can well imagine, it was an emotional moment for a lot of us. We wanted to take a picture at the finish line but it was a normal Saturday morning on Boylston Street and there was a fair amount of traffic. We were going to settle for a picture on the side of the road but two of Boston’s Finest (see picture) would have none of that. They not only stopped traffic so that we could get a picture but one of the fine officers took the picture for us. I’m sorry that we didn’t get their names but I have attached their pictures. Just another example of the high quality men and women who serve the public in this great city of ours. From your friends at the Parkway Running Club – we salute and say: “Thank you BPD!!!”

Father Who Leaves Infant Alone in Vehicle is Charged with Possession of Drugs and Child Endangerment

At about, 5:55 PM, Sunday, May 12th, 2013, officers from district B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for an Investigate Child in the area of 21 Greenville Street

On arrival, officers were flagged down by a witness who stated a baby was locked in an unattended motor vehicle. The motor vehicle was parked in front of 24 Greenville Street and across from 21 Greenville. The witness stated he observed the baby inside the vehicle and asked others in the area if they knew where the parent/owner of the vehicle might have gone. Upon investigation the officer observed a young infant appearing to be 3 months of age locked in the unattended car with the windows only slightly cracked. Officers were attempting to safely gain access to the vehicle when a White Hispanic male emerged from 21 Greenville Street. The male subject approached the officers and appeared to be nervous. The subject identified himself as baby’s father and the owner of the motor vehicle. . Upon further inquiry, the subject now identified as the suspect stated he went into a friend’s apartment to buy “cologne.” Officer observed had a number “No Trespassing” signs clearly posted on the building which is a known drug location. The suspect was unable or unwilling to reveal the address or name of the seller of the cologne. It also appeared to the officers, through their training and experience that the suspect may have been under influence of alcohol and or narcotics. Officers, fearing for the safety of all persons on-scene, conducted a pat frisk of the suspect. and discovered a white rock-like substance consistent with crack cocaine. The suspect was then handcuffed and charged with Possession of a Class ‘B’ Substance. During a subsequent search incident to arrest, officers discovered a green leafy substance in a white paper fold believed to be marijuana and a spring loaded black and silver knife greater than one and half inches in length located in his vest breast pocket.

The infant child was treated and transported by Boston EMS to Boston Medical Center. The child’s mother was notified and advised of the child’s location.

Carlos Maldonado, 41, Jamaica Plain, is charged with Possession of a Class B Substance, Possession of a Class D Substance (civil), Carrying a Per Se Weapon and Reckless Endangerment of a Child.

Boston 24: Data from Friday @ 10AM through Monday @ 10AM

Homicides: 0
Nonfatal Shootings: 1
Nonfatal Stabbings: 5

Street Robberies: 9
Commercial Robberies: 2
Bank Robberies: 0
Other Robberies: 1

Vehicle Thefts: 13
Vehicle Recoveries: 8
Vehicle Breaks: 17

Residential Break-ins: 12
Commercial Break-ins: 3

Note: The information above is preliminary information, and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information is based on an initial review of incident reports and may not be a comprehensive listing of events. It is not a statistical analysis, but rather an initial tally of significant events.