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Robert Kraft gives Super Bowl tickets to family of Mass. police officer killed in line of duty
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Shannon LaPorta began to cry while touring Gillette Stadium with her son, Matthew, and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft .
"These are happy tears," she said, as her friend hugged her.
LaPorta's husband, Uxbridge police officer Stephen LaPorta , was killed in the line of duty earlier this month after a passing tractor-trailer hit him on an icy Route 146. He was helping a driver on the road.
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In a video shared by the Patriots , Kraft brought out an oversized Super 60 ticket and gave it to Shannon and Matthew.
"We want to present you with (a) special surprise," Kraft said. "We're sending you there in dad's honor."
The Patriots will face the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl on Feb. 8 at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
"I think that was the best moment of my life today," Shannon LaPorta said. "I'm truly blessed and grateful for all the outpouring and support in this community and around."
The video also showed Shannon and Matthew touring the Patriots locker room, trying on Super Bowl rings and taking photos with the Super Bowl trophies. At the end of the video, Matthew had just one thing to add.
"Go Pats!
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