The two men killed in a crane collapse in Everett, Massachusetts, on Friday afternoon have been formally identified as the investigation into what caused the tragedy continues.

Larriston Lake, 44, of Roslindale, and Paul Ledwell, 37, of Middleborough, were working at the former Exxon Mobile Corporation terminal on the Mystic River at the time of the collapse.

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Lake was previously identified by the city's mayor. Those who knew him are devastated by the loss.

“He was just the type of guy that if you were going through something hard, he could give you advice. He was a leader, he never complained, he was never negative. He was just positive, loving and he would do anything for his family,” said Roy White, who descr

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