It's been two years and we still miss Sean. His friendly face, happy demeanor and great attitude made a mark on his coworkers and his riders that remains to this day.

Man, I miss talking with Sean, we used to stay in touch via phone about every six months or so. Sean was such a good dude with a huge heart. I have many memories of him growing up, memories that I will always hold in my heart. My condolences go out to the family, as I know losing Sean was tough. As I have done many times over the years, I just wanted to thank all of you for the love and friendship you all have given me, and I will continue to pray that God blankets you all with his grace and love. Sean….see you soon bro!

With much love and respect,

Ron

Sean was one of my very favorite people. He was always smiling and we had a beautiful connection throughout our lives. We laughed a lot. Our geographical distance never mattered because when I was with my cousin Sean we laughed and laughed and laughed. I can think of many times where one of us built the other up and we had an incredibly unique bond. His kindness was incomparable. He always made people smile. He did it naturally and authentically. It’s just who he was. I still can’t believe he is gone. Gone but never forgotten. His legacy, in my opinion, is his kindness which is something this world needs more of. I will miss him forever. There was simply nobody like him. Janie, Jerry, Molly and Torin and the entire Hickey/ Patterson clan, you are in my heart, prayers and thoughts everyday. This is such an enormous loss. I love you all. 💗

I have so many fond memories growing up with Sean (and the whole family).  I was a city kid (just 7) when we moved to Janesville.  I met the Hickey's right away, and immediately spent most of my hours outside playing from sunup to sundown with them all.  Sean was a good friend to have growing up.  Loyal and honest (a lot of his father in him).  If there was one thing Sean could do, Sean could always make me laugh. From time to time we didn't get along (and that was okay too), but if we chose to disagree, we parted ways and then picked up the next day where we left off. One of my favorite memories was of Sean and those damn shoelaces!  I always remember having to wait for him to tie those shoes!  We would be ready to go, go, go...but I'll be damned if Sean wasn't still tying his shoes and pulling up his socks.  Those socks and laces had to be just right!  I often have had thoughts of Sean even into adulthood when I am putting on my shoes...thinking "hurry up and get your damn shoes on kid!" There were many things he did that Sean was very thoughtful in how he approached them, he always had to think it out...  Although there were times I think we got involved in a few other things here and there where we didn't think at all, and that was okay too.  Sean you, your smile and laughter will be missed by all that knew you!  

Hickey Family❤️ 

I am so terribly sorry for your loss.  Your reflections of Sean are so touching and special. Family is everything, and I am so glad he had all of you. 

 I have such wonderful memories of all of us kids running around Pine Street with each other.  Riding horses and running thru our properties playing hide and go seek. There were lots of kids on our street, wonderful memories🤗

May the Lord Bless you and be with you during this very difficult time. Hold each other close. 

I know we are all far away, but if you need anything Dean and I can be reached on FaceBook. ❤️

This quote from John Wesley has been a favorite of mine for years. This was Sean—whenever I see this quote, from now ‘til forever, I will think of him.                                                                                This from John Wesley Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, for as long as ever you can.                                                                                                                                 

Sean's employee pic — with Sean Hickey

Sean was always a bright spot in our day. He met every person with a smile and loved to be of service. He once told me, “There’s nothing better at the end of the day than knowing you spent your day helping people, you know?”

Over the course of the pandemic, Sean was the bright spot in a lot of people’s lives. We got letters from many of of the 40+ seniors that Sean delivered meals to during the COVID lockdown from Mt. Si Senior Center talking about how they looked forward to seeing him every day; how his smile and cheery greeting made the world feel better for them.

He was one of those people who could make you feel seen and heard and that’s a rare gift. We are lucky to have had Sean touch our lives and our hearts.

A poem dedicated to Sean from his work-family at Snoqualmie Valley Transportation 

WITH YOU A PART OF ME

George Santayana

With you a part of me hath passed away

For in the peopled forest of my mind

A tree, made leafless by this wintry wind,

Shall never dawn again its green array.

Chapel and fireside, country road and bay

Have something of their friendliness resigned

Another if I would I could not find

And I am grown much older in a day

And yet I treasure in my memory

Your gift of charity and young heart’s ease

And the dear honor of your amity

For these once mine, my life is rich with these

And I scarce know which part may greater be

What I keep from you or you rob from me.