There are not enough words to express my gratitude to the many people for the beautiful farewell for my husband, Salem Police Officer Dana Mazola.
Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll, Salem Police Chief Mary Butler and Anthony O’Donnell of O’Donnell Funeral Home, you took such a difficult situation and worked collectively to present a heartfelt service with honor, dignity and above all, love!
Thank you also to the many police and fire departments especially Salem and Swampscott who showed an immense outpouring of respect for a fallen brother.
A special thank you to Sgt. Byron Rizos of the Massachusetts State Police as he was instrumental in coordination and logistics for the services.
Thank you also to Rev. Robert Murray, pastor of Mary Queen of the Apostles Parish, and Todd Angilly for the spiritual words and song.
Dana was so much a part of the Salem Community and seeing all the citizens lining the streets during his procession was truly a powerful touching tribute to a man that loved to call Salem his home.
Dana was a man who loved his profession and loved to help people, and it was so comforting to see this salute to my hero, my husband Dana Mazola.
Florene Mazola and family
Salem
