Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts
End of Watch Thursday, June 15, 2006
Reflections for Trooper Paul Francis Barry
To the Barry family, I am sorry for your loss. God bless Mrs. Barry and her beautiful children. I know you will continued to be watched over and loved by your husband and father. Your grace and strength during this time continues to make him proud. Rest in peace Trooper Barry.
Grateful Citizen
June 23, 2006
Thank you for you dedication and service to the great Commonwealth. Godspeed brother.
Off. Brent Chase
Ft. Lauderdale PD (Former Massachusetts PO)
June 23, 2006
Paul you will be surely missed.
Rest in Peace, Brother.
Trooper Mark D. Robbins
Massachusetts State Police
June 22, 2006
To the family of Trooper Paul F. Barry.
I wish you all peace as you go through this horrible ordeal. I lost one of my 3-1/2 year old twin sons this time last year and I know that no words could ever provide any comfort. I only hope that God will provide you with the patience to get through this. My thoughts have been with your family everyday since I heard this tragic story and I will keep you all in my prayers.
God love you and keep your children safe.
Mireille Jaber
Wrentham, MA
Mireille Jaber
June 22, 2006
To the wife, sons, daughters, parents, brother and sister as well as extended family and fellow troopers, of Tpr. Barry, I offer my heartfelt condolences. Everytime I come to this site and read about another loss of life especially due to a car accident it really touches my heart. I lost a wonderful NYS Tpr. brother in 1961 as the result of a car accident. Please know that I and all survivor family members feel your loss and pray for God's graces to sustain your family at this terrible time. May God's perpetual light shine upon Tpr. Barry and may he rest in His eternal peace. God bless his family as they carry on without his physical presence but believe that he is watching over all of you from a better place and will guide and protect you from above. With my deepest sympathy.
Anita L. Culosi
sister of Tpr. S.J. Embarrato eow 7/6/61
June 22, 2006
Rest in peace my brother officer,and fellow Bostonian. My prayers are with your family may god bless them all. You will never be forgotten. from the guys in District seven BPD. We will take over now.
POLICE OFFICER RENE SANCHEZ
BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, BOSTON MA.
June 22, 2006
As a long time camp councelor,Paul was one of the best.
As a Husband and father he was outstanding.
As a Trooper,I saw him as proud and dependable.
As a friend, Paul was one of us, Always there when asked,would give you the shirt off his back,with his trademark smile no less.
Massachusetts did an outstanding job at his services.
But know this friends.We,his close friends,will be there to try to fill those huge shoes.To make sure that Paul will never be forgoten.
Patrick McIntyre
friend
June 22, 2006
Rest easy my brother and watch over us as we patrol the lonely highways protecting the citizens we are sworn protect.
trooper josep s mcfall
MS. HWY SAFETY PATROL TROOP-K
June 21, 2006
To the family of Trooper Paul F. Barry:
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your pain is our pain.
Thomas & Sharon Cabral
Brother of Lt Robert Cabral
Swansea Police Dept
EOW 11/05/05
Tom Cabral
Brother of Lt Robert Cabral Swansea Police Dept EOW 11/05/05
June 21, 2006
To the family of Trooper Paul F. Barry:
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your pain is our pain.
Thomas & Sharon Cabral
Brother of Lt Robert Cabral
Swansea Police Dept
EOW 11/05/05
Tom Cabral
Brother of Lt Robert Cabral Swansea Police Dept EOW 11/05/05
June 21, 2006
Trooper Paul F. Barry, thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice to keep the citizens of this Commonwealth safe.
You lived your life with dignity and pride and with so much love in your heart.
We need more role models like Paul Barry in this world.
To Trooper Barry's beautiful family, his friends and brothers and sisters of the Massachusets State Police; I am so very sorry for your tragic loss.
May God grant you always...A sunbeam to warm you, a moonbeam to charm you, a sheltering Angel so nothing can harm you. Laughter to cheer you. Faithful friends near you. And whenever you pray, Heaven to hear you.”
a grateful Massachusetts Citizen
June 21, 2006
Trooper Paul F. Barry, thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice to keep the citizens of this Commonwealth safe.
You lived your life with dignity and pride and with so much love in your heart.
We need more role models like Paul Barry in this world.
To Trooper Barry's beautiful family, his friends and brothers and sisters of the Massachusets State Police; I am so very sorry for your tragic loss.
May God grant you always...A sunbeam to warm you, a moonbeam to charm you, a sheltering Angel so nothing can harm you. Laughter to cheer you. Faithful friends near you. And whenever you pray, Heaven to hear you.”
a grateful Massachusetts Citizen
June 21, 2006
Paul,
May God watch over you as you have now entered his kingdom. Thank you for your dedication and selfless acts as you chose to serve and protect the people of Massachusetts. Rest your soul with the knowledge that you did your job well and your family will be well looked after as you look down on them from above.
Mark Butler
Close friend to some Mass State Troopers
June 21, 2006
Dear Family of Trooper Barry:
I am so, so sorry for your loss and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I pray that the God of all comfort will be with you all now and in the days to come.
Debbie Brewer
family member of SC Trooper Jon Parker eow 5/16/05
June 21, 2006
May God bless you and your family, you are with us in thought and prayer.
G.E.Bernal
New Mexico State Police
June 21, 2006
Rest easy Trooper...you made us all proud. Keep an eye on us from above.
Trooper
Florida Highway Patrol - Troop G
June 21, 2006
My husband was a responder to the accident and is still in disbelief that one of his own has passed. As an expecting first time mother, my thoughts and prayers are extented to Mrs. Barry and her beautiful seven children. Mrs. Barry you are a remarkable lady in every sense. The love you and your husband shared will never be replaced or forgotten. Until you meet again, rest a little easier knowing that your husband will always be a hero to so many and your "extended" family are never far.
R.I. P. Trooper Paul Barry
Colleen
Wife of a MA Trooper
June 20, 2006
More sorrow than words can convey at the loss of Tpr. Paul Barry. May God Bless and watch over him and the Barry family. The Barry's will constantly be in my thoughts, my heart, and my prayers. I pray that in this difficult time, God will hold the Barry family in His gentle and loving hand, and make the road ahead a little less difficult. God Bless you, Trooper.
Sincerely,
Trooper GE Pitts, Jr.
SP Lee, B-1
Trooper George E. Pitts, Jr.
Massachusetts State Police
June 20, 2006
My sincerest sympathy to the family, friends and Massachusetts State Police. Trooper Paul F. Barry keep watch over us and keep us safe brother. Rest easy your tour is complete. To the Mass State Police, you always have a family across the state line in NY.
Trooper
New York State Police
June 20, 2006
The thoughts and prayers go to the Barrry Family. Thank God for officers all around the country just like Trooper Barry that keep our families safe and sound. Trooper Barry will be very much missed by the entire Franklin Community.
Rest in Peace Trooper Barry. Your dedication will never be forgotten
Franklin Schools
June 20, 2006
Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Barry. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.
US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA
June 20, 2006
Rest In Peace.
#2959
U.S. Marshals
June 20, 2006
The highest of distinctions is service to others. -King George VI
Trooper Barry -- Your dedication to the good of your community will not be forgotten.
To all those touched by the loss of Trooper Barry -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association
June 20, 2006
Trooper Paul F. Barry - Accomplished more in 39 years than most could ever dream of in a lifetime. I was blessed to know Paul Barry and his wife Maryellen as friends. I pray for his family and his 7 children.
I can see now as I walk this path of life
Along with sunshine comes a little strife
And with it often comes a broken heart
And you feel like your whole world has come apart
And then from out of darkness comes a light
A light that says I'm here to help you fight
A light that shines so brightly from above
If we only put our trust in his great love
Lord you've opened up my eyes and now I see
The wondrous gifts that you have given me
Like my wife my friends my faith and family
And living in a Country that is free
So help me Lord to realize and say
A Prayer of Thanks for each and every day
For I know not what tomorrow has in store
But soon you may be knocking at my door
I used to work long hours every day
And at times I thought I don't have time to pray
I spend time with my family that I love
And my children that I am so proud of
Like so many in my search for happiness
I always realized as you might guess
That around me all the time were the real treasures
And material things and wealth are passing pleasures
Lord you've opened up my eyes and now I see
The wondrous gifts that you have given me
Like my wife my friends my faith and family
And living in a Country that is free
So help me Lord to realize and say
A Prayer of Thanks for each and every day
For I know not what tomorrow has in store
But soon you may be knocking at my door
Larry
Friend of Trooper Paul F. Barry and his wife Maryellen
June 20, 2006
Dear Tpr Barry's Family,
Please know that in this time of tragedy you are in our hearts and prayers. May you find peace and solace in your happiest of memories of Paul. I am truly very sorry for your loss.
Wife of Trooper
Massachusetts State Police
June 20, 2006
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