BOSTON, MA. – SEPTEMBER 27: Red roses sit on the names of police officers who lost their lives including Sean Gannon who was killed last year while on duty during the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial induction on September 27, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Staff Photo By Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
The family of Sgt. Sean McNamee Gannon shared the following statement with the media. Here it is in full and unedited:
GANNON FAMILY STATEMENT
“Our family would like to express our sincere thanks to the District Attorney’s team that prosecuted this case and to all of the Court staff that provided support and kindness, and who assisted us throughout this very difficult process. In addition, we are profoundly grateful to the Yarmouth, Barnstable and Massachusetts State Police Departments, and all law enforcement members who have exceeded our expectations in the way of care and compassion to our family.
While we are disappointed in the verdict, the fact remains that our Sean is dead.
We are completely grateful and extend our heartfelt thanks to the many members of our communities that have reached out to our family in myriad ways throughout these past three years. Their support has been the steel in our spine: you will never be forgotten.
Now, we must continue to honor Sean’s legacy of service. We will do so through the Sean M. Gannon Memorial Fund as we attempt to make our world a better and safer place. Our family will make no further statements. We need time to quietly reflect and heal.
Any further inquiries may be directed to our family counsel, Bruce A. Bierhans, or to the Sean M. Gannon Memorial Fund through the Cape Cod Foundation.
Thank you very much.”
Yarmouth Police Sgt. Sean Gannon and his K9 partner, Nero. Staff Photo by Patrick Whittemore, via Yarmouth police.
BOSTON, MA. - SEPTEMBER 27: Red roses sit on the names of police officers who lost their lives including Sean Gannon who was killed last year while on duty during the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial induction on September 27, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Staff Photo By Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
The late Yarmouth Police Office Sean Gannon and his k-9 partner "Nero" on Friday, April 13 2018. Yarmouth Police photo.
(Buzzards Bay MA, 04/16/18) Retired Yarmouth Police officer tends to Nero who he trained along with Jessica Solomon, veterinarian nurse. Nero the police K-9 who was wounded in a shooting that left Yarmouth Police Officer Sean Gannon dead, is back on his feet and improving after surgery at Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists on Monday, April 16, 2018. Staff photo by Matt Stone
BOSTON, MA. - OCTOBER 18: Governor Charlie Baker hands Dara Gannon, the widow of slain Yarmouth Sergeant Sean Gannon the Medal of Honor for her late husband as Sean's parents Patrick and Denise Gannon look on during the 36th Annual Trooper George Hanna Memorial Awards for Bravery at the State House on October 18, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Staff Photo By Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON, MA. - OCTOBER 18: Governor Charlie Baker takes out a picture of slain Yarmouth Sergeant Sean Gannon that he always keeps in his pocket during a speech at the 36th Annual Trooper George Hanna Memorial Awards for Bravery at the State House on October 18, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Staff Photo By Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON, MA. - OCTOBER 18: The widow of slain Yarmouth Sergeant Sean Gannon, Dara Gannon gets a hug after receiving the Medal of Honor for her husband during the 36th Annual Trooper George Hanna Memorial Awards for Bravery at the State House on October 18, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Staff Photo By Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
A child prays at Sean Gannon's cruiser in front of the Yarmouth Police Department. April 13, 2018 Staff photo by Chris Christo
(041218 Yarmouth, MA) OFFICER SEAN GANNON AND K9 NERO!
Great action pic by Patrol Officer Nick Giammarco from our 2017 National Night Out Against Crime of K9 Patrol Officer Sean Gannon and his 4-legged partner Nero—a 20-month-old fully trained and certified Patrol Dog.
Nero is a stunning male Belgian Malinois and is the son of a retired and specially trained United States Armed Forces dog at John Simpkins School. Courtesy of Yarmouth Police/Facebook/Patrol Officer Nick Giammarco
(041318 Yarmouth, MA) K9 NERO - K9 Nero remains alive and we continue to pray for his full recovery as he overcomes a gunshot wound suffered yesterday in an attack that led to the death of his beloved handler Yarmouth Police Department Patrol Officer Sean Gannon. K9 Nero has survived emergency surgery and is being treated and taken care of by the best medical staff in New England at a location here on Cape Cod. Courtesy of Yarmouth Police/Facebook
(Yarmouth, Ma 041318) A child prays at Sean Gannon's cruiser in front of the Yarmouth Police Department. April 13, 2018 Staff photo by Chris Christo
(041818 Yarmouth, MA) A youngster salutes the funeral cortage of slain Yarmouth police officer Sean Gannon on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Staff Photo by Nancy Lane
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Yarmouth Police Sgt. Sean Gannon and his K9 partner, Nero. Staff Photo by Patrick Whittemore, via Yarmouth police.
