PAX Centurion - January / February 2015

Page 22 • PAX CENTURION • January/February 2015 617-989-BPPA (2772) Big cities or small towns, police commissioners and chiefs can make a big difference… From Big Difference on page 11 A special thank you to all O n behalf of Freddie Marzano and his family a special thank you to all who supported and attended the family event. Freddie and his family were touched by the overwhelming support shown by fellow officers and friends. Freddie wishes all his brothers and sisters in blue, especially inA-7, a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe NewYear. May God keep you safe always. – Mark A. Bruno Whether it was during the ugly school busing protests, big sports celebrations, or student protests, preserving “public order” was his first priority. No meetings or negotiations with radical protesters and demonstrators. He never pandered to anybody. “Mr. Mayor, I love you and respect you, but I serve the people.” This is what he told me when demonstrators wanted to disrupt traffic in one of downtown Boston’s main streets leading to the Expressway. They never got a chance to get near the Expressway or get off the sidewalk. The dem- onstrators complained to the press and criticized us, but we moved on. After Bill Carpenter was elected Mayor of Brockton, he called me for some advise. What would you say about Bob Hayden being Brockton’s Police Chief? “Mr. Mayor, you told me that public safety was your number one priority in Brockton. Well Bobby Hayden is your man. When his job is finished and its time for him to retire, you are going to say to Bobby Hayden what I said to this so-called tough cop. I love you Bobby.”And that’s exactly what Mayor Carpenter said before hundreds of concerned and grateful citizens the other night in Brockton. A local small business owner originally from Haiti came up to me at the reception after the State of CityAddress where I introduced Mayor Carpenter and said, “Ambassador, I liked your speech tonight about Chief Hayden. Around here we say, if you’re a law-abiding citizen, you like him. But if you’re not, he’ll find you.” “Well, Mayor Carpenter made one good call. I’m convinced he’ll make another,” I replied. While Bob’s wife Katie and Bobby Jr., and the Chief were leav- ing the reception at Angelo’s Restaurant and Bar, I said to Mayor Carpenter, “This is the best part of the job as mayor.You get to appoint some very decent and caring people, who only want to do a good job for the people. It’s in their DNA. I appointed two of the best commissioners in Boston in Mickey Roache and Bill Bratton. TomMenino had one of the best in Paul Evans, and later Ed Davis. MartyWalsh has a great one in Bill Evans. You had one of the best in Bob Hayden. Milton’s got a great one in DickWells. ” Big cities or small towns, Police Commissioners and Chiefs can make a big difference. Let’s show them our appreciation and don’t give in to professional critics. (Raymond L. Flynn is the former Mayor of Boston as well as the former U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican.) Representing and providing counsel to members of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association since 1993 regarding critical incidents, criminal and departmental investigations, and civil rights matters. Many members have also sought our guidance and representation in a wide variety of matters, particularly personal injury claims on behalf of injured officers and/or their family and friends. We also provide representation in criminal and civil litigation, real estate and estate planning. We invite you to learn more about Byrne & Anderson, L.L.P. by visiting our website – ByrneAnderson.com JAMES E. BYRNE KENNETH H. ANDERSON ERIC S. GOLDMAN • JONATHAN E. TOBIN • ANDREW H. MILLER 50 Redfield Street, Boston, MA 02122 (617) 265-3900 • Fax (617) 265-3627