Tow-truck processions honor little boy who loved the trucks

By adamg on Sun, 08/27/2017 - 8:55pm

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— Susan Tweed (@tweedlefeed) August 27, 2017

Tow-truck drivers from across the state slowly drove through Dorchester this afternoon to honor the memory of Brayden Kelly, a six-year-old who died last week before he got a chance to become a tow driver himself.

Susan Tweed watched the procession for Brayden, who drowned in an East Boston pool.

Today was Brayden's wake. Tomorrow, drivers will assemble at the Stop & Shop on Freeport Street in Dorchester and drive to Knollwood Cemetery, where Brayden will be buried after a 10 a.m. funeral mass at St. Ann's in Dorchester.

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I just teared up

By anon on Sun, 08/27/2017 - 9:48pm.

I don't cry or tear up often. Last time was visiting my dad's grave on a cold, grey late winter afternoon. R.I.P. Brayden, and strength to his mom, dad, family, friends

Thank you

By anon on Mon, 08/28/2017 - 7:36am.

To all the men and women tow truck drivers who supported Brayden's family. You truly represent Boston Strong.

Poor little guy. I hope his

By hollydollydoo on Mon, 08/28/2017 - 9:03am.

Poor little guy. I hope his family can comfort each other during this tragic time.

Where?

By Dot Rat 2 on Mon, 08/28/2017 - 11:30am.

Can someone tell me where in Dorchester is there concrete overpasses like shown in the picture?

Picture is from Frontage Road

By pbgeorge on Tue, 08/29/2017 - 4:33pm.

Picture is from Frontage Road area where trucks then proceeded to Casper funeral home for wake.

Sorry to hear about Brayden Kelly's untimely death.

By mplo on Mon, 08/28/2017 - 3:20pm.

My condolences to his friends and family, who my thoughts are with during these dark and difficult times.