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Read a statement from the fiancée of Shrewsbury father shot and killed after walking son to school
The Shrewsbury community is hosting a vigil and fundraiser in honor of Kevin Doherty on Oct. 11 at SAC Park.
The fiancée of a father who was shot and killed after walking their son to school Aug. 28 released a statement Thursday honoring him.
“He truly woke up each morning with a smile on his face,” Sarah Schofield wrote.
Kevin Doherty, 56, was shot on a bridge at Jordan Pond Aug. 28, allegedly by Snehal A. Srivastava, 26, who officials say had been spray painting graffiti on the sidewalk.
Doherty, a father of three, had just dropped his 6-year-old son at Calvin Coolidge Elementary School.
Doherty was on the phone with a police dispatcher when he was shot, The Boston Globe reported.
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Doherty suffered multiple gunshot wounds and died at a local hospital, officials said.
The Shrewsbury community is hosting a vigil and fundraiser in honor of Doherty on Oct. 11 at SAC Park.
Read the full statement below:
My name is Sarah Schofield. Kevin Doherty was my fiancé and on August 28th, he was shot and killed after walking our six-year-old son to his second day of school. The saying is true, there are no words that can fully capture the overwhelming pain and grief that we are experiencing. By now many of you know, Kevin and I were set to be married on September 20th. No one should ever endure the trauma of canceling wedding arrangements only to make funeral ones. This loss, and the fractures it created are so severe it makes healing seem impossible.
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Although this tragedy has created a permanent before and after mark in our lives, what will never be difficult is remembering Kevin. He was the love of my life. He was the most amazing father to our son and his two daughters. He was a brother and son and an uncle. He loved sports and especially loved to play golf. He worked hard to provide for his family. Kevin had so many friends and he loved to talk to people. He was funny and he was kind. He truly woke up each morning with a smile on his face.
Kevin lived his life with purpose and found joy in all things. And he loved me, and Jack, Grace and Rose, so fiercely.
This statement is in part to share what a remarkable person Kevin was and to also publicly express my deepest gratitude to the community.
The police department, first responders, School system, especially Calvin Coolidge, local businesses, and residents: The immediate support and compassion you all have shown to me and my family during this time is profound. I am overwhelmed by your generosity. I feel so blessed to be raising my son in a place that comes together for one another in times of need.
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To all of you, thank you for everything you are doing for me and my family. And ‘Thank you’ seems so insufficient for the amount of gratitude I feel.
As we move forward, the path ahead will be daunting but my heart feels a bit lighter when I reflect on my community.
-Sarah Schofield
