Photo courtesy of Cremation Society of Mid Illinois
Peoria, Illinois
1988 - 2016 (Age 28)
Sean was born on July 8, 1988 and passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Sean was a resident of Peoria, Illinois at the time of his passing. Sean served in the U.S. Army out of Ft. Campbell, KY 101st Airborne Division where he deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, 2nd Infantry Division in Korea, White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico with the 2nd Engineer Battalion. Sean was a member of the VFW in Peoria Heights where a memorial service will be held at 5p.m. on Thursday, September 29th with burial of cremains on Friday the 30th at 2 p.m. at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield, IL with Military Honors. Memorials may be made to Wings for Warriors or Christ Lutheran Church in Peoria.
Sean was one of my Soldiers while deployed to Afghanistan. He always had a smile on his face. Love you buddy, miss you alot Chris Dinaso
Chris Dinaso
November 15, 2022 | Friend
Sincere condolences to Sean's family. Very sorry to see you lose this fine young man. I was an Eagle in RVN in 1969-70.
Jim Froula
September 30, 2016 | Farragut, TN
My wife Noreen and i send our condolences to the Long family and friends and military buddies and pray you have strength and comfort during this time.God bless you all. A salute to you Sgt. Sean Long for your service to this great country.
Rest in peace brother!
September 30, 2016
Once an Eagle always an Eagle. Rest now brother.
Troy Lindstrand
September 29, 2016 | Lafayette, MN
rojas family
September 29, 2016 | Wsmr, NM
So sorry for your loss. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your lossour thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Ray and Jenny Schneider
September 29, 2016 | Peoria, IL
I am so sorry for the loss of your son. He was at Ft.Campbell the same time as my son and I wonder if they ever met. Thinking of you at this horrible time.
Kim Schisler, Canton
Gold Star Mother
September 29, 2016
My sincerest sympathies to this young man's family. Praying for comfort and peace at this time of loss.
Cassie Rodgers
September 29, 2016 | Peoria, IL
Me and Sean at my graduation
Miss you bro. I know you're looking down at us. Just know we will never forget you. Love you big bro
Thomas Lawrence
September 28, 2016 | Peoria, IL