Funeral for State Trooper from Cinnaminson Attracts Thousands

Cinnaminson, NJ -- Several hundred people turned out to pay their respects to New Jersey State Trooper Sean Cullen over the last two days.

Law enforcement representatives and friends from all over came to honor the 31-year-old Cullen during his funeral, one week after he was killed by a passing driver while responding to an accident on 295 in West Deptford, on Monday.

"We are honored and humbled that more than 1,000 police officers joined us today to say goodbye to fallen Trooper Sean Cullen," New Jersey State Police said Monday night. "Officers from as far away as California, Texas, Arkansas, Michigan, and others stood proud to show their support.

"It was an awesome display of family and solidarity. The New Jersey State Police would like to thank all of you who joined us today. We appreciate your support, and we know Trooper Cullen's family and friends appreciate it as well.

"RIP brother, and Godspeed. We'll take the watch from here."

Those who showed up to honor Cullen included Rufus Graham, who said he grew up with Cullen’s brother in Cinnaminson, and called Sean Cullen, “the best guy in the world,” the Courier Post reports.

Two New York State Troopers came to honor a fallen comrade, according to the report. For Trooper Joshua Kaye, it was his seventh funeral for a fellow law enforcement officer.

Chris Burgos, of the New Jersey Policeman’s Benevolent Association, called the incident a “stark reminder” of the dangers state troopers face on highways across the nation, according to the report.

"Our community joined with Law Enforcement and Emergency Service Members from all over our country to say goodbye to Cinnaminson resident, Trp. Sean Cullen - EOW 3-8-2016," Cinnaminson officials posted on the township's official Facebook page. "RIP. You may be gone...but you will never be forgotten."

Hundreds more attended the first of two viewings at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Cinnaminson on Sunday, according to the Burlington County Times. Viewings were held at the church on Sunday and Monday, and the funeral was held Monday afternoon.

Additionally, students at Cinnaminson High School were asked to wear blue on Monday in honor of Cullen, a 2003 graduate of the school.

He won district wrestling championships in 2001, 2002 and 2003, and was the first 100-win wrestler in the school's history. He is sixth on the school's all-time wrestling wins list.

Cullen was a 2005 All-American wrestler at Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pa., according to the school. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice in 2007.