Born August 22nd, 1985 in New Bedford, Sean McNamee Gannon graduated from All Saints Elementary School in 1999 and Bishop Stang High School in 2003. As a child, Sean had endless energy. He loved play and used his creativity to turn everything into a game. He was always the protector of his younger siblings, Tim and Martha.
Sean graduated with honors from Westfield State University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Minor in Psychology. He painted and drew freelance, later designing the logo for his class at the Police Academy. His internships included Nantucket Police, Westfield Police, and he earned certifications as an EMT and Life Saving Instructor. Sean loved to travel and spent a semester in Seville, Spain during college. The thrill of adventure and new experiences led him to travel around Europe for the summer following his semester abroad.