– Photos by Karalyn Connolly

The Somerville Olympics of a Special Kind event took place at Trum Field on Wednesday, June 12. This year’s event was dedicated to the memory of MIT Police Officer Sean Collier. Family members were present to open the games.

Honor Guards from the Somerville Police, Somerville Fire Dept., and Middlesex Sheriff’s Office escorted the athletes through the opening ceremonies. The event is by Somerville School Department, Walnut Street Center, Kiwanis, Rotary and Lions.