Event included state troopers, Newark responders and medics
NEWARK -- Scores of law enforcement officers, firefighters and other first responders were honored at a special Mass Friday night in Newark.
The Fourth Annual Novena Mass included members of the Newark police and fire divisions, state troopers, Essex County Sheriff's officers, county corrections officers, emergency medical technicians from University Hospital and other emergency responders.
The service was hosted at St. Lucy's Church. Acting Newark Fire Department Chief Rufus Jackson and Deputy Fire Chief Raul Malave were among officials who spoke at the service.
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