About Lieutenant Paul J. Sullivan

Paul was a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Watertown and a graduate of St. Mary's High School in Waltham in 1961. During those years, he participated on many local athletic teams, most notably in the areas of basketball and baseball. He worked for the Watertown Recreation Department as a park instructor.

After his graduation from Boston College in 1965, Paul taught at the West Jr. High School in Watertown and coached at Sacred Heart High School in Newton and St. Patrick's High School in Watertown.

He volunteered for the Army, graduating from Officer Candidate School and Ranger training. He was sent to Vietnam in early July, 1968, and was killed in combat on August 9, 1968. He left behind his wife, his family, and his many friends, all of whom had been deeply touched by his life.