A widow's resolve

They had their day all planned. State Trooper Paul Barry would get home from the overnight shift in time to have breakfast with his seven -- yes, seven -- children. He would mow the lawn. He and his wife, Maryellen, would head to BJ's to grab some food for a pair of pool parties they were hosting over the weekend ... (Full article: 705 words)

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