The Peabody Police Department is feeling deeply saddened by the passing of Officer Henry Breckenridge. He had a significant influence on the city, particularly on its young community.
Unfortunately, Officer Breckenridge passed away due to complications from surgery at Salem Hospital. His loss is being mourned by all who knew him and appreciated his contributions.
Police Chief Thomas Griffin said Thursday morning that Officer Henry Breckenridge died from non-emergency surgery complications:
Police Chief Thomas Griffin said Thursday morning that Officer Henry Breckenridge died from non-emergency surgery complications. https://t.co/BP7GSZeLXN
— Peabody Patch (@PeabodyPatch) July 20, 2023
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Chief Thomas Griffin said that Breckenridge was “one of the nicest and most gentle people I have had the honor to know” when he told the community on Thursday morning that the officer had died.
Griffin said, “Henry was an outstanding police officer with a firm grasp of community policing and as a dedicated member of our team, he will be greatly missed,”
Griffin said that Breckenridge had problems during a surgery that wasn’t an emergency, and he died “despite the heroic efforts of the Salem Hospital staff.”
Griffin said that Breckenridge had a laugh and smile that “we will forever remember” and that he had a big impact on the city’s young people.
Griffin said, “There has been an outpouring of support in his honor from many young people whose lives he has impacted in a positive way,” “These are testaments to the caliber of his character, which include authenticity, kindness and compassion.”
The superintendent of schools in Peabody said that Breckenridge is “an amazing person and an integral part of our schools and community.”
The Peabody-Lynnfield-North Reading girls hockey team wrote on its Twitter account, “As we struggle to find the right words, we extend our deepest condolences,” “Our hearts ache for your loss, and we share in your grief during this incredibly difficult time.”
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“Officer Breckenridge’s absence leaves an irreplaceable void in the lives of so many.” Departments all over the North Shore also sent messages of support.
In a statement, the Danvers police said, “The men and women of the Danvers Police Department send our deepest condolences to the entire Peabody Police Department and the family and friends of Officer Henry Breckenridge,” “Henry’s smile says it all. … a true gentleman who will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.”
According to Griffin, the Breckenridge family is going through a very tough time, feeling “devastated” by the loss. He emphasized that as a city and police department, it is essential to come together and support the family and each other in the days, weeks, and months ahead.
“We all need to pull together and lean on each other during this difficult time,” he said.
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