Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Father in Heaven, Bless the soul of this thy servant, Officer Sean Sluganski and keep his spirit near through all eternity. Bless also his loving family give them strength and courage as they mourn his loss. Father Bless those fellow officers to keep them safe. We ask also that you look after the tormented soul of one responsible for his death as he is surely in need of help. This we ask in thy Holy Name, Amen.

Chaplain George E. Martin, Sr.

International Police Association
Region 14 (NC, SC, TN, GA)

February 9, 2023

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whose blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
Columbia, SC

February 9, 2023

My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Police Officer Sean Sluganski on their tragic loss while he was in the line of duty. May our Lord give them the needed comfort and strength they need during this difficult time. Thank you Police Officer Sean Sluganski for your service and dedication to your community. Rest in peace to our brother in blue.

CBP Officer(retired), Luis R Otero
DHS/Bureau Of Customs And Border Protection

February 9, 2023

Rest In Peace Officer Sluganski, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. fair winds and following seas brother we have the watch

TERRY F ZECH OFC RET
Department of Veteran Affairs Police Department Detroit Michigan

February 9, 2023

So sad & tragic, RIP Sheepdog. May God bless & comfort your loved ones, as well as your brothers and sisters with MPD. Well done thou good & faithful servant.

Mike Nixon
High Point, NC Police Dept, Retired

February 9, 2023

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

February 9, 2023

Requiescat in Paces

Sergean Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

February 9, 2023

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

February 9, 2023

Police Officer Sean L. Sluganski, I am so very sorry to hear that you have lost your young life at the hands of a murderer-coward. I will pray for your fiancé and baby daughter. May God Bless all those that love and care about you. I thank you for your brave service to all of us. We have lost a good man. Rest In Peace, Brother.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Hudson, FL

February 9, 2023

Officer Sluanski, you will never be forgotten! Thank you for making the world a better place!

Detective Bryan Bonitati
Maryland Department of Public Safety, United States Marshals Service/T

February 9, 2023

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.
Thank you for your unselfish service to protect your community.

James P. Waggle, Jr.
US Army Veteran (SFC)
Civilian

February 8, 2023

RIP brother way to young

Patrolman JJ Marquis
Steubenville Ohio

February 8, 2023

BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS FOR THEY SHALL BE CALLED CHILDREN OF GOD. Matt 5:9

Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice.

Sue Ann Horton
Daughter of deceased Capt. Roger Jackson, Lansing MI police force

February 8, 2023

"Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon him."

Bishop Edward Skiba
Stuart, Florida Police Chaplain

February 8, 2023

RIP brother

Retired Sgt Frank VanBrunt
Oceanport

February 8, 2023

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)

February 8, 2023

Rest in Peace my Brother in Arms

Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police

February 8, 2023

You could have been my son. You are from my neck of the world. May justice prevail, brave man. We need millions more like you. There is a very special place in Heaven for you.

Patricia Harrison

February 8, 2023

"Somebody killed a policeman today,
And a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend alone many long nights.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
It happened in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now, his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call and gave us his all,
And a part of America died."

Author Unknown

E.C.Proft Chief Criminal Deputy (Retired)
Island County Sheriff's Office

February 8, 2023

RIP Hero

Det-Sgt Richard Tamez
LAPD

February 8, 2023

May God and St. Michael watch over you in Heaven, Officer Sluganski.

Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department

February 8, 2023

R.I.P Officer Sean Sluganski

Brian Molyneaux
Citizen Toronto Canada

February 8, 2023

I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Police Officer Sean Sluganski. I believe our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his Family, Friends and all Members of the McKeesport Police Department, Pennsylvania.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

February 8, 2023

Rest in Peace Police Officer Sean Sluganski! Thank you for your 3 years of service with the McKeesport Police Department, in Pennsylvania and your previous service with the Charleroi Regional Police Department. We thank you for your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your fiancée and baby daughter during this terrible tragedy, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the rest of your family and to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

February 8, 2023

RIP Officer Sluganski. Prayers of comfort and healing to your family and love ones.
Prayers of healing for your fellow officer.

Deputy Sheriff (Ret) Glen Allison
Tarrant County S.O. Ft Worth, Texas

February 8, 2023