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‘She was just so sweet' — Franklin mourns 5-year-old, mom after fatal head-on crash
Family, friends and community members gathered at a crash site Thursday to mourn the loss of a 5-year-old Franklin girl and her mother who were killed in a head-on crash for which a Franklin man faces charges. Minaben Atulkumar Patel, 38, of Franklin, a passenger in the family car, had been hospitalized since the May 24 crash but died nine days later from her injuries, the Norfolk District Attorney's office said. Services were held Saturday, May 31 for Patel's daughter, Krisha Atulkumar Patel, 5, who was pronounced dead at a hospital the day of the crash. Patel's son, Kunj Atulkumar Patel, 14, who, like his mother, was hospitalized with serious injuries at UMass Memorial Medical Center, attended the June 5 vigil in Franklin. Standing from his wheelchair, he was the first to set a rose and candle down to honor his mother and sister. The father of the family, Atulkumar Patel — who was driving the car that was hit by a driver facing an operating under the influence charge — was treated and released at a hospital after the crash. He was not seen at the vigil. Flowers, teddy bears, photos and candles were placed around two white crosses that have been placed at the vigil site on Grove Street. There were also two large photos honoring the mother and daughter. Many close family members and friends paid their respects to the family, saying silent prayers as they held candlesticks. Some took off their shoes before standing in front of the memorial. The more than 40 people in attendance gathered in a circle around the memorial, saying and singing prayers. Susan D'Amelio of Franklin, an acquaintance of the family, recalled a time she ran into Minaben and Krisha Patel, and remembered thinking that Krisha looked like a princess. 'She (Krisha) was just so sweet,' D'Amelio said. As D'Amelio went to pay her respects at the memorial, a butterfly could be seen floating past her. She said that ever since the crash, she has been seeing butterflies on and off. The driver, James Blanchard, 21, also a Franklin resident, faces several charges, including motor vehicle homicide and operating under the influence. He pleaded not guilty at his arraignment May 27 in Wrentham District Court and was being held on $250,000 bail. Blanchard was operating a pickup truck that crossed the center line and hit the family's car head-on, officials said. They said Blanchard had multiple containers of alcohol in his vehicle and his alcohol level was more than two times the legal driving limit. The Sun Chronicle is a news partner of To subscribe to The Sun Chronicle, click here. Mass. State Lottery winner: $1M ticket sold at Springfield gas station Country singer fulfills young fan's unusual request: 'Well this was a first' Boston Red Sox prospect, once a Top 100 who's still only 21, homers twice Legendary band's signature hit gets music video starring famous actress Juan Latorre III again seeks council seat in Springfield Read the original article on MassLive.
Forbes
03-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Respect Others As You Would Have Them Respect You
'Treat the team and the staff with respect.' That's the number one rule that Mike Vrabel, newly installed head coach of the New England Patriots, has established. Vrabel, a former Patriot and head coach of the Tennessee Titans, understands that respect is essential to creating a culture of belonging. 'The training staff, the equipment staff, the kitchen staff. ... They are here to help you do your job,' Vrabel said. 'They aren't here to be your valet, to be your housekeeper, to be your maid, to be your butler. We're going to treat these people with the utmost respect.' Vrabel, according to reporting by Nick O'Malley of will tolerate a degree of push-back from players –even angry words – directed at himself. As a former player, Vrabel understands that aspect of coaching goes with the job. Criticizing a superior is one thing; mistreating a 'subordinate' – when you, as a player, hold a position of privilege -- is unacceptable. Vrabel's approach to staff echoes what I have heard senior leaders talk about when discussing hiring job candidates. They may ask their administrative staff their opinions of how a candidate treated them. They also watch how a candidate interacts with wait staff at dinner. Condescension or rudeness toward those perceived to be 'below' the status of the candidate are signs that the individual is self-aggrandizing and may not be a suitable team player. The other aspect that Vrabel emphasizes is respect for the team. Creating buy-in for organizational goals is one way to create unity. Team cohesion is fundamental to success. When individuals feel they belong, they will do their best, sometimes going beyond the job description to help fellow employee do their jobs better. This effort can be a form of on-the-job teaching or longer-term peer-to-peer mentoring. The same human emotions shape respect in the working world. It becomes the leader's job to make everyone feel welcome, with the understanding that if you contribute, you will be recognized and rewarded. The dignity of work is an essential component of respect. Respect means treating colleagues as contributors. Listen to them as you would like to be listened to. Understand their fears, and you would like them to understand yours. Find joy in working together. Respect is rooted in truth. Speak with candor. Provide constructive feedback. Respect the intelligence of others. Address divisive issues head-on. Sugarcoating problems are a sign of disrespect. It means you think others lack the intelligence or the resilience to deal with challenging problems. Disrespect is corrosive. It gives rise to suspicion, a place where we second-guess others, thinking they are playing one-upmanship on us. Once a team sinks into that kind of paranoia, it cannot cohere. It pulls apart, giving rise to backbiting and even contempt. When members of a team respect each other, they build a sense of community. Respect is fundamental to community. People believe in the same cause and are willing to play their role to help everyone succeed.
NBC Sports
01-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Drake Maye on Stefon Diggs: It'll be cool to throw to a receiver who's made plays like him
The Patriots signed Stefon Diggs to give give Drake Maye a strong veteran target, despite the receiver coming an ACL tear suffered last October. In his Thursday press conference, Maye told reporters that he's been watching Diggs for years and is excited to play wit him. 'Shoot, Stefon, he was one of those guys growing up when I was in high school, he was young in the league. I had him on my fantasy team and things like that — playing with him in Madden,' Maye said, via Mark Daniels of 'It's pretty cool to hopefully now in-season throw to him. He's coming back obviously from injury. He's doing great. He's been around. It's going to be cool to throw to a receiver who's made plays like he has. 'He's made big plays in playoff games and played in a lot of different schemes, played with high-level quarterbacks. Just to see his point of view. It's my job to give him a chance and go get it.' Diggs, 31, caught 47 passes for 496 yards and three touchdowns with the Texans last season before suffering his knee injury. In 2023, he recorded 107 receptions for 1,183 yards with eight TDs in 17 games for Buffalo.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
Mass. man killed in crash near mobile home park identified
NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH — The name of the victim of a single-car fatal crash on Plain Street near Plainville last week has been revealed. Lucas Felipe, 41, of Whitinsville, died April 23 in the accident near Woodchip Square and the Rustic Pines Estates mobile home park, police said. Felipe's car had been traveling west on Plain Street toward Kelley Boulevard when, for an unknown reason, it crossed the eastbound lane and went off the roadway, striking a tree and fence, Police Capt. Jason Roy said. A witness told police they had observed the accident. Plain Street, a long, busy road, was closed for about three hours. The Sun Chronicle is a news partner of To subscribe to The Sun Chronicle, click here. Drake Maye's ready to connect with new Patriots Pro Bowl receiver Yasmani Grandal makes call on Red Sox' future, but for how long? What was Drake Maye's reaction to Will Campbell saying he'd 'fight and die' to protect him? Josh McDaniels already has Drake Maye excited for this Patriots season Holyoke Landing, location of Popeyes and Starbucks, sold
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Latest update on CB Jonathan Jones' uncertain future with Patriots
The New England Patriots are expected to meet with veteran corner Jonathan Jones ahead of free agency. This meeting will be to potentially work out a contract extension, according to Jones has been open to change this offseason, particularly with Mike Vrabel coming on board as the new Patriots head coach. His return would prove beneficial to the team given his experience in the defensive backfield. The two-time Super Bowl champion has contributed in the secondary since arriving as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2016. In 2024, the now 31-year-old corner recorded 58 tackles, six pass deflections and two forced fumbles. Here's what Mass Live had to say about the meeting between Jones and the organization: "Cornerback Jonathan Jones is one of the lone candidates this time around. The 31-year-old would like to spend his entire career with the Patriots, but is cognizant that'll require a pay cut. The two sides are expected to meet before free agency opens in March, per an industry source." Whether Jones sticks around or not, the Patriots need to start considering the future at cornerback. They could still be in the market to sign a free agent, swing a trade or potentially find a younger option in the NFL draft. This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Latest update on CB Jonathan Jones' uncertain future with Patriots
