Wear Blue Friday in Honor of Fallen Trooper

Just eight short months ago, on June 18, 2010 State Trooper Sergeant Douglas Weddleton was working a construction detail on Interstate 95 northbound in Mansfield, near the exit to Interstate 495.

Weddleton had positioned his cruiser, with blue lights flashing,  to block and protect the construction crew during this night detail.  Reports say Weddleton stopped a drunk driver that went around his car on the exit ramp at 65 miles per hour. A few moments later, his car was rammed by a second drunk driver,  pushing Weddleton between two vehicles and causing his death.

Weddleton's actions that night were later attributed to ensuring the safety of the construction crew he was guarding.

Weddleton, 52, described by his coworkers as "one of the nicest guys you ever want to meet" served as a state trooper for 28 years.He was a devoted public servant, husband and the father of four sons.

Now his family asks the public to pay tribute to his memory on Friday, Feb. 18  by wearing blue in honor of their husband and father.

Please support the family of this fallen hero today.