Governor Christie Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of NJ State Trooper Sean Cullen

TRENTON — March 11, Governor Chris Christie signed the following Executive Order:
Executive Order No. 206 – Ordering all State buildings to fly flags at half-staff on Monday, March 14, 2016, in recognition of the life and in mourning of the passing of New Jersey State Trooper Sean Cullen.
New Jersey State Trooper Sean Cullen was born in Dublin, Ireland, emigrated to the United States with his family when he was a child, and graduated from Cinnaminson High School in 2003. Thereafter, he served as police officer in the Sea Isle City, Mount Holly, and Westampton Township Police Departments until he joined the New Jersey State Police as a graduate of the 154th Class of the New Jersey State Police Academy, and was assigned to Bellmawr Station in 2014.
On March 8, 2016, Trooper Cullen tragically passed away following a motor vehicle accident that occurred while he was on duty and responding to an incident. At the time of his passing, Trooper Cullen was engaged to be married, and was a loving and devoted father, son, and brother, whose memory will live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and colleagues. Trooper Cullen made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of the citizens of this State, and served with courage, professionalism, and a commitment to the finest ideals and traditions of the New Jersey State Police.
“Every day, the men and women of the New Jersey State Police put their lives on the line to protect our citizens,” said Governor Chris Christie. “The sudden and tragic loss of New Jersey State Trooper Sean Cullen reminds us how fragile life truly is and the dangers police officers face daily on the job. As we mourn his passing, Mary Pat and I extend our heartfelt condolences to Trooper Cullen’s loved ones and his New Jersey State Police family during this sad time.”