Braintree Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Friday, March 1, 1991
Gregory A. Principe
Lieutenant Gregory Principe and Sergeant Ernest DeCross were killed in an on duty auto accident while responding to a call.
Lieutenant Principe had served with the agency for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and two sons, one of whom later became a Boston Police Officer.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 20 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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View all 14 Reflections24 years ago last Sunday, you and Ernie De Cross lost your lives trying to stop some punk kid who took a car without permission. I have no idea where that kid is now, but I pray he woke up to the realities of his actions and worked towards not screwing up any further in life. You were a great cop, a terrific guy and always made those of us in the Auxiliary Police feel respected. You are missed.
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