STOUGHTON — Liam Bonney stood next to his sister, Caelyn, inside the Stoughton Police Station as their father received his final send-off over the police radio after 22 years of service.
“Hey Dad, it’s Liam and Caelyn,” said Liam Bonney. “We just wanted to let you know that we appreciate you and we thank you for your dedication to the town of Stoughton, SPD and to your family especially. I know you’ll do great in Abington.”
“You were born to be a leader and we’re proud of you.”
“Hi Dad, it’s Caelyn,” said Caelyn Bonney. “I just wanted to tell you how proud I am of you. I love you so much. Congratulations.”
On Thursday, Sept. 5, Stoughton Police Lt. John Bonney’s last day of service for the Stoughton Police Department, he received a send-off that included remarks over the police radio from Stoughton Police Sgt. Roger Hardy and Bonney’s children.
Bonney is will be taking over as police chief in Abington.
“Lt. Bonney’s biggest accomplishment is being a family man and his love for his wife, Michelle, and his two children — Liam and Caelyn,” Hardy said.