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Weymouth Sgt. Michael Chesna Remembered 2 Years After Death
Sgt. Michael Chesna was killed in the line of duty on the day Weymouth resident Vera Adams was also shot and killed in front of her home.
WEYMOUTH, MA — Local law enforcement agencies and officials are playing tribute to Weymouth Sgt. Michael Chesna two years after he was shot and killed in the line of duty while pursuing a man suspected of also shooting and killing Weymouth resident Vera Adams as she sat in front of her home.
Chesna, 42, responded to a call about vandalism near South Shore Hospital and was struck in the head and had his gun taken. He was then killed, along with Adams, 77. The suspect, Emmanuel Lopes, was charged with two counts of homicide.
A U.S. Army Veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart, Chesna was survived by his wife and two children.
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"Sergeant Michael C. Chesna, you are not forgotten," Weymouth police said in their tribute on Wednesday.
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Always in our Sergeant Michael C. Chesna Weymouth Police Department End of Watch: July 15, 2018 pic.twitter.com/5jDobHVt9q
— Quincy, MA Police Dept (@quincymapolice) July 15, 2020
Remembering Sgt Michael Chesna and Ms Vera Adams on this second anniversary of their senseless murder. Continued prayers to their families. pic.twitter.com/baw8X1ikD6
— Bob Hedlund (@MayorBobHedlund) July 15, 2020
Two years ago, Norfolk County lost @WeymouthPD Sergeant Michael Chesna and Vera Adams in a senseless tragedy. Today, we at the NCSO reflect on their lives and continue to keep their families and the Weymouth community in our thoughts and prayers. pic.twitter.com/a4zkXcJvOO
— Norfolk Sheriff (@NorfolkSheriff) July 15, 2020
#TheFreedomIsntFreeProjectMA TODAY’S AMERICAN HERO •SGT Michael Chesna @USArmy •Hometown: Weymouth •Fought in Iraq & Afghanistan •This Iraq War Purple Heart Recipient continued to serve post war as @WeymouthPD & was tragically killed in the line of duty 2 years ago today pic.twitter.com/xQ1aYidkhZ
— Kurt J. Power (@KurtJPower) July 15, 2020
Today, we pause to remember Sergeant Michael Chesna and Ms. Vera Adams. Our thoughts are with @WeymouthPD, the Chesna and Adams families, and all of our first responders. pic.twitter.com/03TfOPcIov
— South Shore Health (@southshorehosp) July 15, 2020
#NeverForget this face. @WeymouthPD Sergeant Michael Chesna went to work on July 15, 2018, to guard and serve his community. He never went home at the end of his shift. Please remember his wife, two children, family, co-workers, and friends today. pic.twitter.com/iGmezp8WVi
— MCOPA (@MAPOLICECHIEFS) July 15, 2020
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