Funeral services and visitation have been set for Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Riley.
The Riley family has also released a statement through Illinois State Police. They say they could never begin to thank law enforcement or the thousands from our community who have reached out to us to express their love and support.
They note to the public Sean became a hero on December 29th when he was killed in the line of duty. To his family, they say he has always been a hero.
Visitation will be Monday from three to seven at the Fairfield Community High School Gymnasium, with a first responder walk-thru at six pm. Funeral services will be held at eleven Tuesday morning at the Fairfield High School Gym, with a law enforcement procession and burial to follow at the Cisne Cemetery. In lieu of flows, memorials in his honor may be made to the Sean Riley Benefit Fund at the Trust Bank in Cisne. Memorials will be accepted at the services and the Johnson and Vaughn Funeral Home in Fairfield, which is assisting with arrangements. The community is requested to show their support by lining the procession route.
Additional information is expected to be released in the coming days.
