PHOTOS: A lone walk and loads of symbolism on Baker's last day as Mass. governor

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PHOTOS: A lone walk and loads of symbolism on Baker's last day as Mass. governor
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Yesterday, Charlie Baker made long strides down the front steps of the State House, completing the so-called 'lone walk' departing governors make on their last full day of service — though he wasn't completely by himself. See photos here:

Gov. Charlie Baker has left his State House office for the last time. By Thursday afternoon, it won't be his anymore.

The ceremony involved tokens that represent the office, including a key, two gavels, a bible and a book of laws. Afterwards, Healey said she appreciated being part of the long-running tradition. Later that afternoon, Baker made long strides down the front steps of the State House, completing the so-called"lone walk" departing governors make on their last full day of service. Polito and gubernatorial spouses Lauren Baker and Steve Rodolakis joined Baker for the trek, making it not such a lonesome walk after all.Gov. Charlie Baker and Gov.-elect Maura Healey share a laugh during an exchange of symbols at the Massachusetts State House.

A series of symbolic items including a bible dating back to the 1800s and a gavel made from the white oak frame of the U.S.S. Constitution sit on a desk before Baker presented them to Healey at the State House in Boston.

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