Trooper Ellen Engelhardt Mourned

Massachusetts State Trooper Ellen Engelhardt, who died June 1 as a result of injuries sustained in the line of duty in July 2003, was mourned with appropriate ceremonial honors during somber services in Marshfield.

Following Trooper Engelhardt's death, Colonel Marian McGovern stated:

"It is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of Trooper Ellen Engelhardt, who was not just a valued colleague but also a dear friend who dedicated her career to protecting the citizens of our state. Since suffering the tragic injuries inflicted upon her in the line of duty by a drunk driver, Trooper Engelhardt has been an inspiration to every member of this Department for the courage, grace and dignity with which she lived. Trooper Engelhardt loved the Massachusetts State Police, and the job loved her back. Our thoughts are with her daughter Lora and the rest of her family and loved ones. We will remain mindful every day - as we continue to confront the dangers posed to our Troopers by impaired drivers - of the full measure of sacrifice that she made in service to the public."

Above, Colonel McGovern and the Command Staff lead Department members in a Law Enforcement Walk-By during Trooper Engelhardt's wake on June 5. Below, State Police Chaplains Father Joseph Baggetta, Father Don Milligan and Rabbi William Hamilton, joined by parish clergy, pray over Trooper Engelhardt's casket following her funeral Mass June 6 at Saint Christine's Church. At bottom, Troopers stand at solemn attention. The Department extends its deepest condolences to Trooper Engelhardt's daughter, Lora Tedeman, and grandson, Dylan Grealey, and the rest of her family and loved ones. Trooper Engelhardt is the 32d member of the Massachusetts State Police, and the first woman, to give the ultimate sacrifice in the line duty.