Rose was shot while attempting to arrest a suspect and passed away on Nov. 23, 2016. He was a registered organ donor, and Rose’s family honored his wishes by donating his organs.

While the Fraternity has had much to celebrate in the past year, it’s also experienced the loss of many brothers. Included in this list is beloved Order of the Golden Heart recipient William “Bill” Cross, Carroll ’49, who died in early 2017.

Shawn leaves behind an enduring image of Brotherly Love for us all to emulate. Despite a prolonged battle with cancer, Shawn was consistently positive and optimistic. He felt strongly about the impact that SigEp can make in the world and gave of his time and talents without reservation.