FALL RIVER \u2014 Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has issued the following statement following the fatal shooting of Police Officer Sean Gannon:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLike so many, I am stunned and deeply saddened by the tragic death yesterday of Yarmouth Police Officer Sean Gannon. I think it makes all of us pause to consider the dangers inherent in the daily work of those in law enforcement and public safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI ask members of the Catholic community across the Fall River Diocese to pray with me for the peaceful repose of Officer Gannon and for strength and comfort for his family in their heartbreaking loss. I extend my personal condolences to them. Officer Gannon\u2019s mother and father, Denise and Patrick Gannon, are known to many throughout the Diocese from their longtime service as pastoral musicians. I hope that they find some solace in knowing that their many friends among our priests and lay faithful share their sorrow and embrace them in thought and prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt is important also to keep in mind members of the Yarmouth Police Department who are grieving the violent loss of a colleague. They have our prayerful support at this difficult time and an assurance of our continued gratitude for their dedicated service.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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