City of Cambridge, MA
10/14/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/14/2025 15:56
Fallen CPD Officers Honored at Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial
On Wednesday, October 8, 2025 members of the CPD Command Staff and Honor Guard represented the department as part of the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial's Thirty-Sixth Memorial Ceremony. The Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial is located on the grounds of the Massachusetts State House and pays tribute to the members of law enforcement who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Each year, a memorial and remembrance ceremony is held in honor of these fallen officers. It was attended by Governor Healey, State Treasurer Goldberg along with law enforcement and community leaders from across the commonwealth. During the ceremony, time is taken to specifically recognize the newly listed officers that are added to the memorial. Thanks to the hard work of one of our officers, five previously unlisted line-of-duty deaths from the Cambridge Police Department were uncovered. These officers will now receive the proper recognition for their service and sacrifice.
Michael J. Bannon
Reserve Patrol Officer
End of Watch: October 1, 1918
John W. Donnelly
Reserve Patrol Officer
End of Watch: October 3, 1918
James A. Cox
Lieutenant
End of Watch: December 27, 1918
Lochlin Gavin
Patrolman
End of Watch: December 30, 1920
Michael Joseph Barry
Patrolman
End of Watch: June 13, 1963
In addition, fallen officers from Billerica and Wrentham were added to the memorial this year.
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