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1994, when I graduated from the Massachusetts you into the ranks of retirees represented by the
State Police Academy with my fellow classmates Former Massachusetts State Troopers Association,
of the 72 Recruit Training Troop. I had a whose history is kept alive by the Massachusetts
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conversation with a young Trooper named Kerry State Police Museum and Learning Center.
Gilpin about what is now the Mass SMART Plan
(known as Deferred Compensation back then).
Almost 25 years later, my classmate is now the
Colonel of the MSP, and I could not be happier Museum and Learning Center
about my contributions to my own future in the Upcoming Events:
SMART Plan.
September 22, 10 a.m., Vintage Police
Although this article is about the opening Vehicle Show, 44 Worcester St, Grafton
of the Massachusetts State Police Museum and
Learning Center, I close in reminding everyone September 23, 10 a.m., Vintage Police
that 20 or 30 years of our life in service to the Vehicle Show, 311 Danielson Pike,
Department is still much less than half of an Scituate, Rhode Island.
average lifespan, and most Troopers will spend
more time retired than you did working on the
MSP. Remember our history and uphold with September 29, 9 a.m., Police and Fire
pride the traditions of those who came before
you. Always invest in your own future, for life Day, Lynn Woods Reservation
throws many curveballs. When your time does
come, all who served before you will welcome

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