Crime & Safety
Celebration Of Life Held For Security Officer Fatally Shot In Concord
Retired Franklin Chief Bradley Haas was remembered for his Army and law enforcement service. He was killed at NH Hospital in Concord.
TILTON, NH — A large crowd of law enforcement, friends, and co-workers of Security Officer Bradley Haas gathered to celebrate his life at Winnisquam High School on Monday.
Former Franklin Police Chief Bradley Haas, 63, was shot and killed on Nov. 17, at New Hampshire Hospital.
The body of Haas arrived at the school escorted by law enforcement, passing under a flag hanging from two fire trucks.
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More than 1,000 people stood silent, with some saluting as the casket covered in an American Flag was carried to the front of the gymnasium by police officers. Several rows of NH State Police filled seats, and families, friends, and dignitaries filled the other seats on the floor, surrounded by bleachers filled with friends and families.
Speakers included Gov. Chris Sununu, Commissioner of Health and Human Services Lori Weaver, Franklin Police Chief David Goldstein, and a family friend, Command Sergeant Major (Ret) Stephen Houten.
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Haas was killed while working at the New Hampshire Hospital in Concord when a gunman tried to enter the hospital, shooting and killing Haas. Haas retired from Franklin Police where he was promoted through the ranks up to Chief of Police before retiring.
Before the celebration of life, State Police Captain Brendan Davey said, "He was known as a quiet professional, and I knew him that way. I could work shifts with him, and he would come and go like a mouse. Very seldom did he ask for anything. Often, when I offered to give him a little relief so he could take a break, he would tell me he was all set. So, it's just a really humble guy.”
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