Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As you departed the bonds of this earth and touched the face of God, know that the service and dedication you had for your department, its fellow officers and the citizens of your community will never be forgotten. May God comfort in this time of sorrow your family, your fellow officers and all those whose lives you have touched. You have served your time in hell, now rest comfortably in the arms of God. RIP, we’ll take it from here.

James W. Moore, Interim Chief of Police
Gardner, KS Police Department

June 3, 2013

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD

June 3, 2013

Rest in Peace Trooper O'Connell. My prayers are with your family and your fellow officers. You will never be forgotten my brother in blue.

Deputy Melissa O. Murray
Portsmouth Sheriff's Office, VA

June 3, 2013

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Trooper Sean O'Connell, and the Washington State Patrol. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Trooper O'Connell, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

June 3, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Trooper O'Connell's family and everyone at the Washington State Patrol. Rest in peace my brother.

Officer Joe Hoyer
Green Bay Police Department

June 3, 2013

R.I.P. BROTHER O'Connell!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

June 3, 2013

you allwis saw the best in peaple thankyou you will be missed

matthew a good freand
freand

June 3, 2013

Thank you for the protection you provided for over 16 years. My family and I thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for your service to our great country. You, your loved ones, and fellow troopers will always be in our prayers. Rest easy my brother. Honore Semper.

Herb Fernandez
Detention Corporal
Midland County Sheriff's Office TX
Senior Honor Guard Member

June 3, 2013

Sean, we met in the Navy reserves in Bremerton and quickly became friends. You rode with me many times before you became a Trooper, I truly enjoyed being around you. You always smiled and had a light heart but a very good sense about you. I was at your graduation at the capitol and had the privelge of meeting your mother. After you were assigned away from Bremerton and I went to Spokane we drifted apart. However, in my heart I always considered you as one of my true friends. When I heard the horible new my heart sank! All my best wishes go out to your
wife, childern and family. You were a great man, I will always be thankful I could call you a friend. RIP brother.

Trooper Morgan Mehaffey
WSP

June 2, 2013

I have laid down my life in service to all of you.
I have been a part of the fabric that has held the line between your safety and your victimization. I have given my life so that others may live in peace. I have lived my life as a dedicated member of the greatest profession. There is no greater honor.

As I now become a part of the rich history of law enforcement, please remember me always for I have left behind those who loved and depended upon me.
My partners and my agency, please remember my family, their loss, and don’t let time soften your compassion for them.

You guard the gate now and I will continue my watch from above.

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND MAY YOUR FAMILY FIND COMFORT IN THE GOOD YOU HAVE DONE HERE ON EARTH.

Doug Gist, Captain (ret) Washoe S.O.
Silver State National Peace Officers Museum

June 2, 2013

RIP brother Sean.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Det. Bevenour, USAF Ret
Gettysburg Police Dept

June 2, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family and friends of Trooper O' Connell. God Bless him for his service and sacrifice he made to keep others safe. Rest in Peace motorman, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

June 2, 2013

You now patrol a different beat as Guardian Angel in Heaven looking after your family, fellow officers and friends. No words seem appropriate to express our sorrow at your loss. Rest in peace my brother. Your fellow officers will take it from here.

Beverly Smith, Ret. Reserve Police Ofc.
Gainesville Police Department (FL)

June 2, 2013

Rest in Peace brother

Cpl. B.P. SULLIVAN
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

June 2, 2013

Rest in Peace my brother, it is our watch my thoughts and prayers are with the friends, family, and all my brothers and sisters of The Washington State Patrol.

Officer B. Ruth
Baltimore County Police Department

June 2, 2013

Prayers to Family, Friends and WSP Troopers.

K9 #5351
CBP Blaine

June 2, 2013

Rest in peace brother.

Ofc. O. A. Olasokan
NYS University Police at SUNY Maritime College

June 2, 2013

My heart goes out to the O'Connell family as they suffer the loss of husband and father. I thank all the officers as they daily put their life on the line. My prayer are with all of you as you face this tragedy.

Peggy Olson
Mother of a Trooper

June 2, 2013

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you sir for your many years of service to the thin blue line and to the nation. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Trooper O'Connell during this time of tragic loss.

Deputy Sheriff Donnie Meaders
Seminole County (OK) Sheriff's Dept

June 2, 2013

Thank you for your service,. Prayers for the family

MYRA HANNA
Mother of Fallen Officier, Douglas Hanna 4-21-2013

June 2, 2013

GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, & FRIENDS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNSELFISH SERVICE.

James P. Waggle
Civilian

June 2, 2013

As friends of Sean Sr., we know from whence he came. Though we never met Sean, Jr., we know he was an honorable man. Our prayers are with the entire O'Connell family.

Doug & Nancy Augenthaler
Port Washington, NY

June 2, 2013

God's peace and speed Trooper O'Connell. Thank you for your many years of brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago P.D.

June 2, 2013

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Washington State Patrol. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother.

Anonymous

June 2, 2013

Final Call Brother, St. Michael protect him on his new beat and Pray For Us. Lord May Your Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him and May He Rest in Peace.

P.O. B. Clancy #304
Oak Lawn,IL. Police Dept.

June 2, 2013