Sean O'Connell - Law Enforcement - Washington State

Trooper Sean O'Connell, age 38, died in the line of duty on May 31, 2013, in Conway, Washington.

Sean was a member of the Washington State Patrol. He had 16 years of service.

He was patrolling on his motorcycle in Conway, south of Mount Vernon, when he was struck by a box truck and thrown from his cycle.  He was taken to Skagit Valley Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. 

Sean was a U.S. Navy veteran. 

The truck driver who struck Sean is from Mount Vernon and is cooperating with the investigation.

Police Officials describe Sean as a great guy. The state lost a great friend and a great trooper.  

Michael, Archangel, Patron
Saint of the Police, pray
for Sean and for his
children who have lost
their father

Sean had once been named Trooper of the Year which is a great honor.  You don't get this award unless you are the best. 

The Department is grieving over the loss of Sean. 

Friends describe Sean as a very embracing person. He loved people, and they, in turn, loved him.

Sean is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his wife and his son (age 7) and daughter (age 5).

Thank you for your service, Sean. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty. Amen.

Pray that Sean is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.