Overview
- Shannon and Matthew LaPorta were surprised at Gillette Stadium after arriving for what they believed was a stadium tour.
- The Patriots shared the moment in a video on their X account in which Kraft said, “We’re sending you there in Dad’s honor.”
- The tickets are for the Patriots’ Feb. 8 matchup with the Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
- Stephen LaPorta was struck by a tractor-trailer outside his cruiser while assisting a motorist and was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Hundreds attended his funeral in Franklin, and an obituary described him as dedicated to public safety and a devoted Boston sports fan.