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April 15th marks the 10th Anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing. We remember, reflect, and recognize the victims and their families. Our hearts are with you forever.
@watertowngov
@bostonpolice
@CambridgePolice
@MITPolice
@bostonmarathon
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After 32 yrs. 1 month & 21 days Sgt. Joe Kelly, going out like he came in...OLD SCHOOL
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It is with sadness that Chief Lawn & the members of the WPD inform you of the passing of our beloved K9 Kato. Kato suffered a medical emergency while at training and sadly did not recover Please keep his handler Off Civetti & his family in your thoughts and prayers
@watertowngov
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#classact
by our colleagues at WFD surprising Patrick Toscano, son of fallen FF Joe Toscano during his HS graduation ceremony!
@Local_1347
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The Watertown Police Department extends our deepest sympathy to the family of the fallen Waltham Police Officer and his colleagues. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
(picture of the Waltham Police patch with a black ribbon across it)
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Congrats, to "Kato" and K9 Off. Andrew Civetti on graduating from the
@bostonpolice
K9 Academy. Both "Kato" & Off. Civetti are on the road protecting & serving! 👨🎓🐶👨🎓🚔
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The members of the WPD are disheartened by the decision of the United States Federal Appeals Court to overturn the death penalty sentence of the Boston Marathon bomber. His unconscionable acts of terrorism during the 2013 Boston Marathon and subsequent days,
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Today the Watertown Police remember the victims and survivors of 4/15/13. Do something good in their memory today
#onebostonday
.
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After 32 years, 2 months, and 26 days of dedicated service to the citizens of Watertown, Ofc. David Gilchrist retired from the Watertown Police Department at 0745 hours this morning. David worked his entire career in night patrol div
#stayhappy
#stayhealthy
#enjoythegoodlife
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Our newest officer reported for duty today! He is a beautiful 11 month old German Shepard with Dutch roots, who will soon be on patrol with his handler, Off. Civetti. Help us in picking a name for our police dog, submit suggestions. We will announce his name next week! 🚔🐶
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After 41yrs 4mts & 25days Sgt. Jeff Pugliese retired on Monday. Sgt. Pugliese started with the WPD in 1980, received numerous commendations & served in many capacities. In 2015 he was awarded the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery. Congrats Sarge!!
#badge183
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After 29 years, 7 months, and 25 days, Sgt. John MacLellan retired from the WPD yesterday. Enjoy Sgt. MacLellan's last ride into the police station, escorted by WPD motorcycles. Drone credit to
@WatertownFD
Dep. Chief Nicholson.
#communitypolicing
#badge264
@watertowngov
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🚨Community Alert 🚨
Missing Child
Missing from the Westminster Rd. area of Watertown is 10 yr old Maxim. Maxim is autistic he has short dark hair & was last seen barefoot wearing an ocean colored tee-shirt If anyone has information or sees Maxim call WPD
@watertowngov
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After 37 yrs & 13 days Lt. Chris Munger retired from the WPD. Thank you for your dedicated, faithful & unwavering service to our great community. We wish you a well deserved, long, happy & healthy retirement. Special thanks to
@BPDPipesDrums
for helping us celebrate
#badge248
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On behalf of the WPD Chief Lawn would like to thank all who attended the peaceful vigil last night. Chief Lawn attended & was impressed by the over 500 people . We are proud of Watertown and our community’s commitment to advocate for social justice. Thank You!!!
@watertowngov
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Congratulations to Detective Kerilyn Amedio and Detective Catherine DelloRusso on graduating from
@bostonpolice
Detective school today. Thank you
@bostonpolice
for hosting WPD we look forward to continuing our great partnership. 🚔👩🎓🕵️♂️
@watertowngov
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We are thrilled to celebrate 3yr old Noah's news of being CANCER FREE! Noah has been undergoing cancer treatment for the last yr & received a "clean bill of health" this week! Thank you
@WatFireDept
@WatertownDPW
for joining us in celebrating with a parade for Noah!!🚔🚒🚚
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Maxim has found safe. He has been reunited with his family. Thank you all for your assistance and good thoughts.
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Congratulations to Watertown's own Bryan Platt who is officiating today's Rose Bowl! Watertown is proud of you!
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Congratulations to the newest member of the Watertown Police Department. Officer Meghan Murphy graduated today from the MBTA Police Academy. The ceremony was held at the Roxbury Community College. Please help us welcome her to the ranks of Watertown’s finest! 🎓🚓
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Great job by WPD honor guard at todays Memorial Day parade. Double duty as they now head to the Garden to post colors at Stanley Cup finals! Go B's!!
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Our new police badges were officially unveiled today! 😃 Along with our new, more colorful badges, Watertown Police Officers will be wearing name tags on their uniforms to better help identify who we are. When you stop one of us to say hello, you can now call us by name!
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Our newest recruits, Jeremiah and Jiovanni, were caught on camera working hard on their detail assignment with the Watertown DPW! Keep up the hard work gentlemen!
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On the 8th Anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing we remember reflect & recognize the resiliency strength & perseverance of the Greater Boston Community. Martin Richard, Lingzi Lu, Krystle Campbell, Off Sean Collier & Off Dennis Simmons our hearts are with you forever.
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We are thrilled to announce the newest member of the WPD, K9 Zane! Zane is a 1 year old Belgian Malinois Zane and his handler Off Civetti will be attending the
@bostonpolice
K9 Academy. Special thanks to the Stanton Foundation for providing the funding for Zane!
@watertowngov
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Congrats to Off. Anthony Fantasia on his retirement today. Thank you for the 32 yrs 11 mts & 14 days of service to the people of Watertown. We wish you a long, healthy & happy retirement.
#badge255
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Happy 100th Birthday to WWII Army Vet & Watertown resident, Sgt. Joseph Markarian. Thank you to all who came out to celebrate a true hero!
#100
#happybirthdaysarge
@WatertownFD
@USArmy
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Merry Christmas to all and a special thanks to our first responders and DPW workers who are working today and away from their families!
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Chief Lawn and Town Manager Michael Driscoll held an official swearing in ceremony yesterday for our six new officers. Officers Geagan, Rooney, Murphy, Pham, Giordano & DelloRusso, took the oath of office. We wish them all long, happy and successful careers.
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Help us congratulate WPD's newest Lt & Sgt. Today Det Sgt Tom Grady was promoted to Lt & Off Eric Garabedian was promoted to Sgt. Both Lt Grady & Sgt Garabedian will be assigned to the night patrol div. We wish you both the best of luck in your new positions.
@watertowngov
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Please keep the
@Falmouth_Police
and the two officers who were shot protecting their community in your thoughts & prayers. 💙🖤💙
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It's so nice driving into our parking lot and finding this positive message! Thank you to the Kelley kids for your support!!
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We are deeply saddened by the loss of FF Toscano. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family & our brothers & sisters at the WFD.
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Rest in peace Dave Henneberry. The Watertown Police will always remember you.
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Lt. Chris Munger, Ofc. Rick Munger, and Ofc. Joe Reynolds visited injured dancer/marathon bombing survivor
@AdrianneHaslet
. During the cheerful visit, we found Adrianne to be in great spirits and hopeful for a full recovery! We wish Adrianne the best
#BostonStrong
#AdrianneStrong
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Make Way for Geese
A couple groups of feathered pedestrians needed some assistance navigating rush hour traffic in the Square 🦆🚓
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Thank you to
@cvspharmacy
for supplying our first responders with much needed disinfectant products. We appreciate you thinking of the WPD!
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The members of the WPD are deeply disturbed by the death of Mr. George Floyd. We share the public’s outrage & disappointment & will not let the actions of a few officers tear away the trust we share with our great community. See Chief Lawn's response:
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Please welcome & congratulate the newest members of the WPD. Off's (L to R) Kelland, Margaryan & Kelemen were officially sworn into our ranks today. We wish you well and thank you for your commitment to protecting & serving
@watertowngov
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Watertown Police and Fire along with Belmont PD taking part in Officer Sean Collier basketball tournament today.
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has forever altered the lives of so many. We continue to mourn the loss of those who died; our hearts are always with their families and the hundreds of survivors impacted by this tragic event.
#watertownstrong
#BostonStrong
💙💛💙
@watertowngov
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Please help us in welcoming the newest member of the WPD. Off Nicholas Martino graduated from the Transit Police Academy on Friday & was sworn in today at the Town Clerk's Office. Officer Martino is the brother of Off Mike Martino. Good Luck!!
#badge367
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Our thoughts & prayers are with the entire
@WeymouthPD
. As we mourn the loss of both Officer Chesna & the innocent bystander, please keep their families in your thoughts 💙
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Chief Lawn presented
@UPS
employee, James Bitsoli with an outstanding citizenship coin for his role in preventing an elder from being scammed. Mr. Bitsoli's saved this person from shipping thousands of dollars to a scammer.
#greatwork
#jobwelldone
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We gave K9 Kato the day off today in celebration of
#nationaldogday
He’s doing his best to beat the heat ☀️We hope your pups are staying cool!! 🐶🚔
@watertowngov
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Please take a moment today to remember our fallen service members for their ultimate sacrifice. Have a happy and safe Memorial Day!
@watertowngov
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Good luck to the WPD honor guard who will be posting the colors at tonights Patriots playoff game! Go Pats!!
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and WFD Firefighters on the passing of Watertown Fire Chief Mario Orangio. Rest in peace Chief.
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Good luck to the WPD honor guard who will be presenting the colors at today's Patriots game. Go Pats!
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Thank you to the members of the U.S. Post Office, Watertown Branch, who unveiled the new first responder stamp at the WPD today. We greatly appreciate your recognition of the WPD & WFD.
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Good luck to our WPD Honor Guard who were invited by Patriots to post the colors for today's AFC championship game. Go Pats!!
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Chief Michael Lawn and the men and woman of the Watertown Police Department wish you all a happy, healthy and safe holiday season.
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#ThrowBackThursday
Massachusetts' own John F. Kennedy made a visit to Watertown in the 1950’s. Pictured here with Watertown Police Officer John Hanlon
#Tbt
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Our thoughts are with the people of Toronto and those directly affected by today's tragedy ❤️ 🇨🇦
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At tonight's Red Sox game (7pm) the WPD Honor Guard will be presenting the colors and carrying the Police Memorial Flag in honor of Ofc. Sean Gannon who was killed in the line of duty yesterday.
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Watertown PD would like to remind all in our community that today, August 31st is International Overdose Awareness day. Now is a good time to check on your friend or family member who may be struggling with substance use disorder.
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Awesome job by Watertown PD 911 Dispatchers, who received the mother's frantic 911 call & played a major part in saving this child.
#teamwork
#wpdmsp
@MassStatePolice
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Although we will not be marching this year, we recognize and honor the men & women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. Military. Their commitment to our Country must never be forgotten 🇺🇸Celebrate healthy & safely 😷 Enjoy the pics of past parades!
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We hope you all had as much fun as we did at the Faire on the Square this past weekend A special thank you to
@bostonpolice
for bringing their Police Ice Cream Truck and more importantly the 🍦!!! But let’s face it, no one had more fun than Officer Frank Forde!
@watertowngov
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Happy Veteran’s Day to all veterans. Especially to the members of the WPD who served, thank you!!
#veteransday2019
Lt. Hanrahan
Sgt. Pugliese
Officer Rodriguez
Officer Munger
Officer Martin
Officer Doss
Officer McManus
Officer Menton
Officer Martino
Officer Geagan
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Nice job by WPD honor guard at today's Pats game! Go Pats!!
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Thanks to all the WPD officers who volunteered their time this morning out with the Boys and.Girls road race!
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Thank you to the Watertown Police Foundation for our new bicycles, two are even electric! WPD Officers will be out patrolling on the newest editions to our fleet. Stop one of us and check them out, they are even equipped with blue lights and siren! Spring is coming, we promise🌞
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Congrats to Det. Sgt. Steve Fournier on his retirement from
@WalthamMAPolice
today. Sgt. Fournier has been a great friend to Watertown PD over the years. Enjoy your retirement Sarge!!
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Congrats to Mr John Airasian who retired from the
@watertowngov
Traffic Commission this week after 52 years of service!!! Please help us in thanking Mr Airasian on his 5 plus decades of dedicated service to our great community
@WatFireDept
@WatertownDPW
@EasternClothing
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Congratulations to Officers Don Pham, Kyle Rooney, Michael DelloRusso & Lauren Giordano on their graduation from the Transit Police Academy. Welcome aboard!
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ Chief Lawn played a few tunes for us this morning 🎶 enjoy the day & celebrate responsibly
#StPatricksDay
@watertowngov
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***IMPORTANT INFORMATON***
The WPD has experienced an increase in narcotic overdoses within the last 12 hrs. If you know anyone struggling with an opioid dependency issue, please check on him or her. Call the WPD if you need any assistance or support.
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Thank you to all the officers who volunteered their time for the Boys & Girls Club Road Race this past Sunday - Chief Lawn
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Thank you
@bostonpolice
for inviting us to play a charity basketball game this weekend at Dorchester Family Fun Day.
#communitypolicing
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As sun rises in Grafton Off O'Neill 65 miles in, been running for 16 hours.
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We appreciate the cooperation and patience with our temporary protocols. These have been put into place for the well being of everyone. Please stay home, stay safe and stay tuned to WPD Twitter & FB for important updates & messages.
#stayhome
#staysafe
#staytuned
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Thank you
@IAPOA
for recognizing Off Mendez for saving the life of a Watertown resident during a medical emergency. The IAPOA presented Off. Mendez with a well deserved Life Saving Award yesterday Off Mendez also received a Department Commendation for his actions
@watertowngov
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Great job again by Watertown DPW in snow removal! Best streets around! Thanks for all your hard work!
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We honor and remember those lost in the tragic events of September 11, 2001.
#NeverForget
@watertowngov
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Police Chief Michael Lawn would like to inform you that the all night parking ban will be lifted Sat March 14, 2020.
Please be reminded to keep the streets clear to allow for road repairs, street cleaning and easy access for public safety vehicles. Thank you for your assistance
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Today marks the beginning of National Police Week. The week is dedicated to remembering every officer who selflessly gave their lives for others. It is also a time to show honor and say thank you to those who currently serve.
#NationalPoliceWeek2019
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Happy Veteran’s Day to all veterans, thank you for your service. Especially to all the members of the WPD, past & present, who served in the United States Military, thank you!!
#army
#navy
#airforce
#marines
#CoastGuard
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Help us welcome the newest Watertown Police Officers! Off Melissa Demos & Off Michael Scafidi graduated from the NECC Methuen Police Academy last Friday & started today after being sworn into office We wish you all the best for a safe and successful career!!!
@watertowngov
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Ofc. Robert Kelly at his Last Roll Call / final 4 PM - 12 AM shift on 2/28/17. Ofc. Kelly is retiring after 33 years on WPD. See FB for info
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Today we celebrate and thank the women of the WPD for their selfless service to our great community. Thank you all for paving the way for future generations.
#InternationalWomensDay2022
#womenofthewpd
@watertowngov
@MAWLE1
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On this 7th Anniversary of
@bostonmarathon
bombing,we remember everyone effected,first responders,survivors, runners & most esp. the victims. You will forever be in our hearts Martin Richard, Lingzi Lu,Krystle Campbell,Off Sean Collier,Off Dennis Simmons
@MITPolice
@bostonpolice
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Chief Lawn & Off. Amedio entertained the crowd at the Senior Center's St. Pat's Day celebration today!
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Hats off to our DPW workers for all their hard work cleaning our streets. As always a great job!
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Our favorite part of the week… thanks to the work of Officers Margaryan (L) and Welch (R) and the generosity of
@whooleyfoundation
, we were able to replace this young man’s scooter after his was stolen while he was at work last week.
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Please join Chief Lawn and the members of the WPD wishing
@WatFireDept
Chief Quinn a very happy and healthy retirement. Thank you Chief Quinn for 35 years of dedicated service to our great community. 🚒
@watertowngov
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WPD officers attend Unity Breakfast to celebrate MLK day. Thanks to all the organizers for letting us be part of this event.
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Thank you to our 911 dispatchers for your dedication, professionalism, & for always answering the call! National Telecommunicators Week, April 14-20.
#thankadispatcher
#lifeline
@NPSTW2019
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Our thoughts & prayers are with the people & first responders of Pittsburgh during this difficult time.
#pittsburghstrong
💙
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