Sgt. Ricky Dever to be named Correction Officer of the Year.
Members of Local 419,
Our beloved brother Ricky Dever will be honored at the State House during the Correction Officer of the Year awards. This will take place on Monday, June 20th at 11:00AM in the House Chambers on the 3rd floor. This recognition of Ricky’s courage and selflessness is well deserved and should be met with a strong showing of support for our brother and the Dever family. I urge all who can attend to do so. For those who do not want to park near the State House there will be a van and carpools leaving from the House of Correction. Please meet there at 9:45AM if interested. There will be seating available to us, but they are looking for a rough estimate of how many officers we will have attending. If you would like to attend please call central control for my cell phone number and leave me a message. Thank you.
In Solidarity, Mike Simpson.
Dear Ricky, For a moment, the sorrow felt by your absence was replaced with a feeling of pride and gratitude just knowing how deserving of this award you are. Your bravery and courage will never be forgotten. Thanks for your warmth and friendship. We wish you eternal peace and joy. Love, Your brothers and sisters Local 419
Massachusetts “Correction Officer of the Year” ceremony
Held at the Massachusetts state house on June 20th, 2005
Photos and captions by Cpl. Dan Hickey S.C.S.D.
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- Firefighter Chris Fay
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- Former Sergeant for the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department and now Firefighter Chris Fay pipes the procession in chambers at the state house.
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- The Honor Guards from many correctional departments presents and post the colors.
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- Lt. Governor Kerry Healey pays homage to the “unsung heroes” correction officers represent to the state of Massachusetts while the Suffolk County Honor Guard looks on.
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- Sheriff Andrea Cabral and other dignitaries look on with pride at the commencement of the presentation.
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- Captain Jack Sullivan escorts Mr. and Mrs. Dever to receive a medal of valor for their son Sgt. Ricky Dever.
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- The medal of valor is presented to Mr. and Mrs. Dever by Lt. Governor Kerry Healey and Sheriff Andrea Cabral.
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- Dear Ricky, For a moment, the sorrow felt by your absence was replaced with a feeling of pride and gratitude just knowing how deserving of this award you are. Your bravery and courage will never be forgotten. Thanks for your warmth and friendship. We wish you eternal peace and joy. Love, Your brothers and sisters Local 419