Wife Of Slain Weymouth Sgt: 'Police Are Not Your Enemies'

WEYMOUTH, MA — The widow of a slain Weymouth police officer is urging kindness toward one another ahead of the anniversary of his death. Cindy Chesna, Sgt. Michael Chesna's wife, penned an op-ed in the Patriot Ledger asking communities to remember that first responders have loved ones, too.

"Mike loved being a police officer but most importantly he loved being a husband and father. Police officers choose this occupation to protect you and your families," Chesna wrote in part. "The police are not your enemies; they are here to help you in your time of need. Police officers perform heroic acts every day: They save lives, arrest dangerous criminals and some make the ultimate sacrifice like my husband, Sgt. Mike Chesna."

Chesna and a bystander, Vera Adams, were shot and killed on July 15, 2018 when a suspect hit Chesna with a rock and stole his gun. Emanuel Lopes has been charged with two counts of murder.

Cindy Chesna thanked the community for its continued support and asked for privacy on the anniversary of her husband's murder.

Read the full op-ed here.