Boston Police Sgt. Winston DeLeon pins his son Winston M. DeLeon Jr. during his graduation ceremony as his mother Marcelina looks on. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
The 130-plus strong Boston Police Academy Recruit Class #63-23 graduated Friday at the Convention Center in the Seaport with a nod to family tradition. Sgt. Winston DeLeon was able to pin his son, Winston M. DeLeon Jr. in what now is a true blue family memory. Both were front and center two decades ago.
In 2004, then-Officer Winston DeLeon celebrated his graduation day with children Tanisha, 7, and Winston, Jr., 4. (Ted Fitzgerald/Boston Herald)Boston Police graduates march into their graduation ceremony at the BCEC. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)Boston Police Officer Jameel Dyer with his son Jayce 1 during his graduation ceremony at the BCEC. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
Boston, MA - October 27: Boston Police graduate, Lawrence Li’s wife Xiaoqing pins his badge as his children Piper and Peyton take part during his graduation ceremony at the BCEC. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
Boston, MA - October 27: Boston Police sergeant Winston DeLeon hugs his son Winston M. DeLeon Jr. during his graduation ceremony as his mother Marcelina looks on. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
Boston, MA - October 27: Boston Police graduates, including Scott Patterson, Emily Dominick and Quang Pham, bow their heads during their graduation ceremony at the BCEC. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
Boston, MA - October 27: Boston Police graduates stand at attention during their graduation ceremony at the BCEC. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
Boston, MA - October 27: Mayor Michelle Wu speaks during the Boston Police graduation ceremony at the BCEC. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
Boston, MA - October 27: Boston Police graduates salute during their graduation ceremony at the BCEC. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
Boston, MA - October 27: Boston Police graduates, including class president Odarrie Jackson (center) stand at attention during their graduation ceremony at the BCEC. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
Boston, MA - October 27: Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox speaks during the Boston Police graduation ceremony at the BCEC. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
Boston, MA - October 27: Family members take pictures as the Boston Police graduates march into their graduation ceremony at the BCEC. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
Boston, MA - October 27: Boston Police graduates say the Oath of Office during their graduation ceremony at the BCEC. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
Boston, MA - October 27: Boston Police graduate, Lawrence Li with his wife Xiaoqing and children Piper and
Peyton during his graduation ceremony at the BCEC. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
