Photos: “Officer Kevin E. Ambrose Field”

Springfield, Mass. — On Tuesday September 24th, Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced the dedication of the soccer field at Greenleaf Park, as the city officially named the field “Officer Kevin E. Ambrose Field.”

Mayor Sarno was joined by Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Thomas Ashe, members of the Springfield Police Department and members of the Ambrose family to make the announcement.

Fallen Officers Memorial – Springfield Police Department (springfieldmapolice.com)

June 4, 2012 — Kevin AmbroseOfficer Ambrose was shot and killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic disturbance.  Officer Ambrose was 55 years old, serving with the Springfield Police Department for 36 years.