Statement Regarding Deputy Riley; Service Information

The Illinois State Police released a statement on behalf of Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Riley, including information regarding his funeral arrangements.

The family of Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Riley mourns the loss of their husband, father, son, and friend. We 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.

To the public, he became a hero on December 29th, when he was killed in the line of duty. To his family, he has always been a hero.

Our world has been shattered, and we will never be the same. But we take comfort in knowing that he lived life to the fullest, he loved his family and friends deeply, and he died doing what he loved. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.” -Matthew 5:9

Visitation for Sean Riley will be held from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Monday (tonight) January 3, 2022, at the Fairfield Community High School Gymnasium, with a first responder walk-thru at 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at the Fairfield Community High School Gymnasium, with law enforcement procession and burial to follow at Cisne Cemetery. In lieu of flowers 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, IL which is assisting with arrangements. 

Governor Pritzker has ordered that all flags should fly at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday.