"Shannon and Matthew LaPorta thought they were at Gillette Stadium for a tour. But after they arrived, Robert Kraft walked in with a surprise gift: tickets to see the Patriots play in Super Bowl LX. Shannon and Matthew are the wife and son of Stephen A. LaPorta, an Uxbridge police officer who was killed in the line of duty earlier this month while responding to a multi-vehicle crash. He was helping a motorist on Route 146 when he was hit by a tractor-trailer"
""Outside of his career, Stephen was known as a kind, selfless, and compassionate person who always put others before himself," the obituary reads. "Whether with his family, friends, or colleagues, he was someone people could rely on, always willing to lend a hand, offer support, or simply be there when needed. He found great joy in spending time with his loved ones and creating lasting memories.""
Shannon and Matthew LaPorta received a surprise at Gillette Stadium when Robert Kraft presented tickets for Super Bowl LX. Shannon is the wife and Matthew is the son of Stephen A. LaPorta, an Uxbridge police officer who was killed in the line of duty while responding to a multi-vehicle crash. He was helping a motorist on Route 146 when a tractor-trailer hit him; he was 43. An obituary notes Stephen dedicated his life to public safety, was kind, selfless, compassionate, and completed a lifelong dream when sworn in as an officer. He was an avid Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins, and Kenny Chesney fan. Kraft said the trip was being sent in his honor.
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