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City leaders in Worcester are pushing for a Massachusetts law to be changed after the drowning of a police officer who tried to save a teenager. Manny Familia died on June 4 after responding to the pond at Green Hill Park, where a teen had gone into the water. Fourteen-year-old Troy Love died, as well. But due to a loophole…

Just a week after he died trying to rescue a drowning teenager, a fallen police officer has been memorialized in a mural in Worcester, Massachusetts. From the iconic yellow smiley face of Worcester’s own Harvey Ball to a social justice mural painted by kids with the Boys and Girls Club, local artists have turned tired and worn-down buildings into...

The casket carrying police officer Enmanuel “Manny” Familia, who drowned while trying to save a teenager, was brought to a church for his funeral in a horse-drawn carriage Thursday in Worcester, Massachusetts. The 38-year-old died a hero Friday as he tried to rescue 14-year-old Troy Love, who was visiting from Virginia. The boy also drowned in Green Hill Pond. “Manny...

A massive law enforcement presence was on hand for a funeral for fallen Worcester police officer Enmanuel “Manny” Familia.

Thousands of police officers from around the country lined the streets of Worcester in tribute to fallen Police Officer Manny Familia as he was laid to rest Thursday.

Fallen Police Officer Manny Familia will be laid to rest during a funeral service at 10 a.m. Thursday in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Thousands of mourners paid their respects to fallen Worcester Police Officer Manny Familia at a wake Wednesday. The 38-year-old died a hero Friday as he tried to rescue a 14-year-old boy, identified by family as Troy Love, who also drowned in Green Hill Pond. Starting at 3 p.m. Wednesday, a steady stream of police officers, firefighters, first responders and Worcester...

Relatives of fallen Worcester police Officer Manny Familia spoke on Monday about his selflessness on the job and the incredible father, brother and friend he was for his tight-knit family. “Everywhere he went, he was loved,” said Alex Maracallo, Familia’s cousin. He said losing Familia was like losing a part of himself: “We had a special bond, my family,...

A veteran Worcester police officer who died trying to rescue a teenager drowning in a pond was being remembered by his friends and family Monday.

Officer Enmanuel “Manny” Familia, who died Friday while trying to rescue a drowning teen, was honored at Sunday’s WooSox game. His 13-year-old-son, Javon, threw the first pitch at Polar Park. Familia’s family members say Familia and his son bonded over baseball, making the tribute particularly moving.   That same day, more than 100 Worcester Police officers attended Javon’s playoff...

The Worcester community is rallying around the family of Officer Enmanuel “Manny” Familia, who died Friday while trying to rescue a drowning teen.

The Worcester Police Department on Sunday announced calling hours and funeral details for Officer Enmanuel “Manny” Familia, who died Friday while trying to rescue a drowning teen. Calling hours will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church at 44 Temple St. in Worcester on Wednesday, June 9, from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June…

A police escort led the way as Worcester Police Officer Manny Familia’s body left UMass Memorial Medical Center for the Medical Examiner’s Office in Springfield.

A Massachusetts police officer who drowned trying to save a teenager at a pond was honored with a procession by his fellow officers Saturday morning.