For Immediate Release
Posted: November 19, 2023

Contact

Tyler Dumont, Public Information Officer
(603) 223-3641 | pio@dos.nh.gov

Candlelight Vigil Planned to Honor Fallen Security Officer Bradley Haas and Support NH Hospital Staff, Patients

CONCORD, New Hampshire – The State of New Hampshire Departments of Health and Human Services and Safety will host a candlelight vigil Monday honoring fallen Department of Safety Security Officer Bradley Haas, and in support of the staff and patients at New Hampshire Hospital. Haas, who formerly served as Chief of the Franklin, NH Police Department, was shot and killed in the line of duty at New Hampshire Hospital on November 17. Support staff from NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) New Hampshire will be available on-site. Anyone who is unable to attend but is in need of mental health support can call or text 9-8-8 to be connected with resources 24/7.

WHAT: Community Candlelight Vigil honoring fallen New Hampshire Department of Safety Security Officer Bradley Haas and in support of the staff and patients at New Hampshire Hospital

WHERE: Soccer field at the corner of S. Fruit & Clinton Streets in Concord, NH.  Parking will be available at Memorial Field on S. Fruit Street

WHEN: Monday, November 20, 2023 at 4:30 PM

WHO: The vigil is open to all members of the general public