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The Fourteenth & Fifteenth Annual THEODORE ROOSEVELT® BOSTON POLICE AWARDS 2007 Boston Police Award Program TRA Boston Police Awards Photos 2007 Click on View for Slideshow
The Twelfth & Thirteenth Annual THEODORE ROOSEVELT® BOSTON POLICE AWARDS by THEODORE ROOSEVELT ASSOCIATION Tuesday, May 30, 2006 "There are no better men anywhere than the men of the ... police force..." Theodore Roosevelt, Autobiography (1913).
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Police Awards Ceremony The Ancient and Honorable Artillery
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City of Boston Commonwealth of Massachusetts United States of America
THE THEODORE ROOSEVELT ASSOCIATION BOSTON POLICE AWARDS Tuesday, 30 May 2006 5:00 P.M. PROGRAM
PRESENTATION OF THE THEODORE ROOSEVELT ASSOCIATION BOSTON POLICE AWARD to CAPTAIN PAUL RUSSELL
Award presented by Mark A. Ames
PRESENTATION OF THE THEODORE ROOSEVELT ASSOCIATION BOSTON POLICE AWARD to POLICE OFFICER DAVID POWELL
Award presented by Tweed Roosevelt
2004 Theodore Roosevelt Association Boston Police Award
CAPTAIN PAUL RUSSELL
In November of 1993, Paul Russell was a Sergeant and assigned to Mobile Operations when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. Over the next couple of months, Paul endured a major operation, followed by months of radiation treatment. After recovering and entering the remission period, he returned to his full time position. In January 1997, Paul Russell had a recurrence and received chemotherapy over the next six months, which left him physically and emotionally drained. However, during this period, Sergeant Russell was able to dedicate himself to studying. His perseverance paid off and he was one of the top candidates for Lieutenant and was subsequently promoted. Throughout his illness, he was able to focus on his professional goals, maintain a sense of humor and self‑discipline. A true hero and inspiration to his fellow officers, never did he complain or wallow in self‑pity. On August 27, 1999, Paul and his wife Kelley became the proud parents of three daughters, Kylie, Jaclyn and Alexa. In December 2001, Paul was promoted to rank of Captain, one of the youngest in the history of the Boston Police Department. He proudly wears Captain Badge #7, which was issued at one time to his father, now retired Superintendent Paul J. Russell. Captain Paul J. Russell has always striven to be one of the elite leaders of the BPD. He has overcome great physical as well as emotional challenges. He remains in remission. Captain Russell is to be commended for his inner strength and dedication to the Boston Police Department. He continues to render outstanding service to the Department in his new assignment as Captain, District 6, where he has already established himself as a partner and leader within the South Boston community.
2005 Theodore Roosevelt Association Boston Police Award POLICE OFFICER DAVID POWELL
Police Officer David B. Powell has been a member of the Boston Police Department for 17 years. He began his career in Area B‑2, the Roxbury section of the city, where he served with commitment to the community and bravery, being awarded a commendation for saving a man who was attempting to jump from a building rooftop. While working in Area B‑2, his stepfather Jeremiah J. Hurley, while assigned to the Boston Police Bomb Squad, was tragically killed in the line of duty. Jerry was a great cop and a wonderful family man. After just a short time Officer Powell returned to his shift, putting on the Boston Police Uniform with a little more pride. Officer Powell just a year before became a Dad himself for the first time. Following the investigation and arrest of individuals in this case, Officer Powell took on the grueling task of attending trials for eight weeks and fully supporting his family during this long ordeal, by not only transporting the Hurley Family back and forth to the Federal court everyday, but seeing that all got through this enormous challenge. From there Officer Powell worked in District 18 on the morning watch shift for the next few years. His family was growing and he chose to work these hours to be home with his wife and three sons. Officer Powell has always had a love for horses, so it was his dream come true, when he found out he was being transferred to the Mounted Unit. With his three children in school full time, he jumped at the opportunity. During this time Officer Powell began going to school himself to achieve a degree in criminal justice. Being an exceptional family man he was devastated to learn his wife Connie of 10 years had developed breast cancer. Everything was put on hold. Thankfully his wife successfully went into full remission. During this dreadful time in Officer Powell's life he continued to work with a positive and outgoing attitude. Just after he received the word his wife was going to be fine, Officer Powell was at DNC training with the Mounted Patrol Unit, where he was thrown from his horse. Believing he was not injured very seriously he went to he doctors later that day, only to be told that X‑rays revealed he had a bulging disc in his spinal cord. After many months of exhausting physical therapy he was finally able to return to work. Officer Powell puts his immediate family first, along with his extended family and mother Cynthia, who is very active in the Concerns of Police Survivors organization. Officer Powell goes to work with pride, dedication, and commitment to the Boston Police Department and has gone above and beyond the call of duty.
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