The funeral for the Springfield native, former State Trooper and first black U.S. Marshall of Massachusetts, John Gibbons, was held at Springfield Symphony Hall.

Talking on the steps of Springfield Symphony Hall before the funeral of John Gibbons, former State Trooper and U.S. Marshall of Massachusetts, are (from left) Agawam City Councilor George Bitzas, former Hampden County Sheriff Michael J. Ashe Jr. and former State Senator Linda Melconian. (Don Treeger / The Republican) 5/25/2023Get Photo