Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts
End of Watch Thursday, June 15, 2006
Reflections for Trooper Paul Francis Barry
Today marks the third year of your passing. I still have the tape of your crash playing in my head everyday. You became a friend that day at 04:45 and then I lost you at 05:01. You don't know how much I hurt when I think about all that happened that morning. I still have your picture on my fridge and look at everyday. Your gentle and kind ways will never be forgotten Trooper. I hope that god is keeping you close and that you are looking down on your family in that loveing way you have... R.I.P. Trooper Barry and god bless your family......
Eugene Chemelowski
E.M.T.-I
June 15, 2009
Hello Bub: Just reflecting 3 years ago tonight I had the "perfect" family...20 beautiful and loving members...who thought "Life is good" and couldn't be better...and bam the call came and you were gone from our lives forever.....so 3 years from tomorrow we are a family without our best link....you are missed every day by every one of us and always will be...you kids are so beautiful and are the best of you and Maryellen...I can see you both in each one of them....and they have grown so .....even the baby is going to be four...I cannot believe it...and yes, she was your bonus, no doubt...she is awesome as much as those before her....we will have Mass at noon tomorrow for you and you will be in our hearts forever...Love you Mum,Dad,Edward,Mary et al...
Eleanor Barry
Mother
June 14, 2009
Paul, We are so sorry we were not there at the ceremony had we known we would have been there, Gene is so upset that he knew nothing about it. You and your family are always in our thoughts.
gene & allyson
May 30, 2009
Dear Paul,
We want you to know that we love you dearly and you are truly missed by all of us. You would be so proud of your Jeremy. He is growing up to be a wonderful young man. He is always talking about you. He’ll tell us that he knows his; Nino Paul was a good man. Jeremy is doing wonderful in school and he’ll be playing varsity football next year. I think you may have had to look up at Jeremy being that he is 6”6 and a ½ now… I’m so thankful that Mark and you became such wonderful friends. You accepted Mark into your life as if he was part of your family, no questions asked. What a wonderful place this world would be if there were more people like you in it…We wish you were here to see our Little Aiden Paul. We will be sure to tell him all about you when he’s old enough to understand. Our love is with you, Maryellen, The Barry Kids, Mom, Dad, Brother and Sister.
The Gutierrez Family
Friends/Family
May 29, 2009
Hi Bub: We were at the bridge dedication on Friday, Edward did a good job speaking...he had a hard time at the end thanking your buddy Jeff for all the work he did to get this to happen....all the dignataries were there and were so sincere it was heart wrenching.....Mark Delaney is a great man and is always so warm and friendly....and your friend Karen was there to greet us as usual..she is awesome...it was difficult for your children and us but at the same same Dad and I were so proud of you.. nothing new.....Someone asked me what I was thinking when they unveiled the sign and all I could think of was this was my 3 pound baby boy .....who would think there would be a bridge named after that little boy named Paul Francis Barry and I wept.....missing you every day of my life...you were part of me and will always be a part of me.....Love you always Mum, Dad, Edward, Mary et al......
Eleanor L Barry
Mother
May 24, 2009
Hi Paul ~ The bridge that Jeff Gilbert has wanted to be dedicated to you in Holden for the last two years, today, became reality. You know how Jeff is, how he's been with us from the first minute, and how hard he worked to see this through. So difficult to realize that next month will mark three years without you here with us, but startling as that is, I mark the passage of time, which must go on, through our beautiful children. I looked at their beautiful faces beside me today at the ceremony,and saw you in every one of them, in their goodness and kindness. The children are a credit to us Paul, and most especially to you. I know like always, they're your pride and joy. They trust in me to stay our course, and I hope every day that I'm doing and choosing whatever we would have done here together, had our time been longer. You are and always will be my best friend, and you and these children are the absolute best thing that ever happened to me ~ so much more than I ever expected to be blessed with in my life. The bridge in your name is perfect -a road you patrolled so much of your career. Everyone that mattered to you was at the dedication, all of our family,and so many of your dearest friends and classmates, who still watch over and check in on us. So many kind words about you were spoken ~ all so true about the finest person I will ever know. Like I told the kids at dinner tonight, a million years from now, this is a permanant memorial to your Daddy. Like our love for each other, it's something that never changes, never ends. Watch over all of your family and friends Paul, in all the ways you can, and protect and guide our children, who miss you beyond words. As time goes on and makes it so much harder to carry on, give me your strength to see our family forward. I love you Paul, with all my heart, forever,for always, and no matter what. 9-4
Maryellen
wife
May 23, 2009
Dear Trooper Barry,
Although I never met you, I do know three of your children.
They are amazing girls with sweet, sweet spirits. I give them horseback riding lessons and I have been so impressed by their personalities and mannerisms. My heart aches for your wife and children. But they are so very brave.
The girls are loving playing with the horses and are really connecting with them, and learning very quickly. You and your wife obviously did a great job raising them. I give Maryellen so much credit for how she has dealt with the tragedy in your family, and how she has helped the children heal. I am honored to be a part of their lives, and I pray that God continues to strengthen, guide, and comfort them.
Dawn Rose Tessier
Riding Instructor and Friend
Dawn Tessier
Friend of the Barry kids
May 2, 2009
Happy Easter Paul.....you were so missed tonite...
We thought of you today.
But that is nothing new.
We thought of you yesterday
And will tomorrow too.
We think of you in silence.
And make no outward show.
For what it meant to lose you.
Only those who love you know.
Remembering you is easy.
We do it everyday.
It's the heatache of losing you
That will never go away...
Love you always and miss you Love Mum Dad Ed and Mary et al
Eleanor L Barry
Mother
April 11, 2009
Thinking of you, and loving you always. 2-4 Paul, forever for always and no matter what. M.E.
Maryellen Barry
wife
April 1, 2009
Happy Saint Patrick's Day, Paul.....one of your favorites. I had WROL on all day in your memory...they had Irish music on all day...including your "Black Velvet Band"...thinking of you and missing you terribly...Love you always Bub. Mum
Eleanor Barry
Mother
March 17, 2009
We love you to the moon and back Paul and you are in our hearts and prayers always!
Love
Dad
Ed Barry
Father
March 15, 2009
We all love you Daddy and miss you sooooooooooooo much. I wish you were here and that it was just like it was for us before. We talk about you evry single day with mommy and she does so much to help us. we r doing your foundation with her now. she says she sees youin us and that m,akes me feel good. We all try real hard daddy and Mommy says now what you always say, can't means wont and falure is not an opshun. :) stay close n help us ok. goodnight, remember sweet dreams ok? We never forget. Love u 4 ever love ali n the kids
your kids
March 4, 2009
Hey Brother:That was Great to take that nice Silver Line Guy to go to mass at Mr.Logan(Airport)Chapel on Saturday wasn't it...This time we went to honor that Beautiful Peaple who died on that plane chash last week in New York.We sow Beautiful Airplanes this time specially the new Virgin Guy.She's a Great Airplane indeed and God Bless every flight she takes.
Then on Sunday we whent to mass at St.Mark's which was just Great and after we whent to our Brother Jack and our Sister Jackie's (Kennedy) very Beautiful Library also in Dorchester.We always have a Great time in there too.
God Bless your Family Brother Barry and the State Police and the City of Boston because we love this City so much...
Antonio.
Antonio DeBem - Clerk
Your brother from St.Mark's
February 17, 2009
More than all the stars in the sky, forever for always and no matter what, I love you beyond all words Paul.I am the luckiest woman in the world, to have loved you for a moment, and you have my heart for always. Maryellen
Maryellen
Wife
February 14, 2009
You know Brother:Almost every week we stop by the Estate Police Marine Unit to see those Beautiful Cruisers and those Beautiful boats and Beautiful Ducks and seagulls and that Beautiful Bridge and Mr.Ocean.And every time we go you make a surpraise for me in there.This week we whent two times on Tuesday and Wednesday to see those Blessed Cruisers covered with the Snow.We sow one that was very Beautiful indeed covered with the Snow and she impressed me .I asked you if you love the Snow and you said yes...This Saturday we are going to that Beautiful SP Unit and then we gonna take that Nice Trolley to Cedar Grove to visit your grave again because the wether is supost to be warm.
Our Brother Eugene is a Greate Guy indeed,he says that he's sorry because he could do more to help you out but he's helping you very much now,remembering you every day an praing for you and your family every day.He also cares for you and your family and he loves you as your own Brother.God Bless him and His Family...We thank him so much for that and we will never forget...
Clerk -Antonio Debem
Your brother from St.Mark's
February 5, 2009
Life goes on day after day for me, but not a day goes by that you, your family and children and your brotherhood at the Mass. State Police aren't in my mind. That June morning is still hard to forget. I know I did what i could, but wanted so much more. You put your life on the line for people you didn't even know. In some small way I tried to return to you all you did to help others. Please know Paul that I will never forget you. I see your smiling picture on my fridge ever day... To the Mass. State Police,what I did for Paul, I would do for any of you.. It takes a lot of of me to write what i feel without crying, but I do it out of love and respect of the fallen
Eugene Chemelowski
January 28, 2009
Hey Brother:That was nice to go to our Brother Kevin's wake on Tuesday.We took that beautiful train to Quincy Center and I didn't know how to get there but you helped me to find the adress.We met lot of people there even a State Trooper and I told him that I whent to our Beautiful Church in Dorchester because of you and that I was praing for you and your family and you sent me a message to go to your church.He was very glad to know what happened and he thank me to go visit our Brother Kevin.God bless our Brother Kevin and his beautiful family.
Tomorrow we gonna take that Beautiful train to the Ocean State to cross the Martin Luter King Bridge in Providence and remember him and pray for him and the people hi loves and to honor him for the Beautiful Dream he has.
We have to go to work now okay...Thank you for been my Blue Star.
Antonio DeBem - Clerk
Your brother from St.Mark's
January 19, 2009
even almost after 3 years, I still can't forget that morning of june 15' 2006. I felt that as I was at your side, we had a connection without words. There is not a day that goes by I don't think about you and your family. I felt like I lost my own brother that day. I know words aren't enough, but I do miss you and pray for your family. With the grace of god and help from friends I know your family will be safe and protected.
Eugene Chemelowski
January 16, 2009
Trooper,
Working the mid and thinking of you and your family. I never worked with you but want your family to know they are in my thoughts and prayers on a daily basis.
Troop H Trooper
Trooper
MSP
January 16, 2009
Paul I just want you to know that not a day goes by that Gene does not think of you and wishes he could have done more, it hurts to see him cry but god wanted an angel that day and he got you, your family will be strong with the strong brother hood of the MSP, RIP and you and your family are always on our minds
gene & allyson chemelowski
January 15, 2009
hey Brother:that was so nice in New York that day...We went to see that beautiful Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center and them we went to St.Patricks Cathedral which is so beautiful and I asked God to bless you guys and all the peaple you love.I'm sorry because I got mad waiting for the Bus to bring us home,very sorry Brother I guess I was kind of tire and my legs started to hurt because of standing for too long on the line.
Yesterday also was just greate at Mr.Logan(airport)again.We saw a beautiful SP Cruiser from the window and we pictured her.We saw several beautiful SP cruisers taken care of mr.Logan and we did pray for them.Every time I see a SP Cruiser or any police Cruiser I say the Lords prayer for them and for those guys into them.I know how much they care for this city like you do.
I will never forget this Christmas.It was a Blessed one.Thank you so much for a wonderfull time this Christmas with you guys.
Your Family still love you every minute of their lives...I know you're with then every second and much more...
Antonio DeBem - Clerk
Your brother from St.Mark's
January 7, 2009
I always pray for you and your family Paul. I know when I do you are probably saying not him again with that grin on your face. I always read the nice words Maryellen has to say and I want you to know that not many kids from Dorchester Graduate from College and yet the boys did and they each have a Degree in Criminal Justice. They want to be members of the MSP or work in Law Enforcement. Even as you passed on you inspired those around you to be better people every day. I know you will be watching over them as you patrol the streets of Gold in Heaven. I wish more people had the opportunity to meet you because we were all so Blessed to have that time together. Rest in Peace Paul
Larry D
Friend
January 6, 2009
Our third new year Paul, surviving without you ~ impossible but true. I think of you every minute of every day, and stay the course without you here ,simply for our beautiful children, that we were so very blessed to have together. The kids are amazing Paul, all 7 are so unique, yet each one of them reminds me of you. I know you are so proud of them, and it comforts me, that you live on through them. They are truly all the good of you and I. Just like you, they're the absolute best thing that ever happened in my life, and so much more than I ever expected. The 9 of us were so fortunate to have each other, and our wonderful life together ~ for us it was perfect. Watch over us, and all your family and friends, and protect our children Paul. Help them with their indescribable loss of you, their beloved Daddy, in any ways you can. You were and are the father of their dreams, and they need you with them always, however you can be. The kids and I miss you, and our old day to day life, more than I could ever say in words, but I'm sure you know that. Stay with us, and give me your strength, and the courage to go on without you physically by my side. You are and always will be my best friend, my go to guy. I love you Paul - rest easy that I have your watch, and always will. I love you with all my heart, forever, for always, and no matter what. ME
Maryellen Barry
Paul's wife
January 3, 2009
Hi Bub: Well we made it through another Christmas without you ...again it was not an easy task....there is such a hole in everything we do without you.....it's like ignoring the "elephant in the room" or the missing elephant....your kids are great, growing like weeds and becoming very impressive young people...and Maryellen and they are doing a great job, you would be very proud of them all.....your in my thoughts and prayers every day of my life....you are sadly missed by all...Love you, Mum,Dad,Edward and Mary...
Eleanor Barry
mother
December 27, 2008
Hey Brother:That was nice at Mr.Logan on Tuesday wasn's it.while those State Troopers were taking care of Mr.Logan we were praing for their safe and that God Bless their lives.Did you see that beautiful Jet Blue guy?She's very big and cute isn't she.I just love her.You love her too don't you.I know.Next Tuesday we're going to New York to see that beautiful Christmas Tree okay.We gonna have much fan again.
God Bless you Brother Barry and God Bless Mr.Logan(airport).Couse we love that guy.
Antonio.
Clerk -Antonio Debem
Your brother from St.Mark's
December 18, 2008
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