Accident while riding off-duty, triggered by a bike mechanical failure, possibly a fork failure, resulting in a head injury.

"He was a biker from age 6 on. And he was happier than he had ever been at the time he passed away." -Sean's mom, Alice McCash

I was friends with Sean when we were both teenagers and I am sad to say I am only now learning of his passing six years ago. 
 
Sean attended the Illinois State School of the Arts in 1996.  He was an enthusiastic and engaging student as well as a charismatic classmate. At the time Sean had a fondness for punk music and frequently played in his own band, the Ronald Rayguns. Sean was proud of his hometown and invited me and several others to stay with him in Olney, Illinois. He was especially proud of his mother, of whom he spoke often and well.
 
It has been many years since I last visited Sean and I am grieved that I will never visit him again. But I want people to know what I know of him and honor his memory. Sean always had a smile on his face and went out of his way to make those around him feel welcome. He was sometimes prone to antics that were endearing in their innocence. His energy was incredibly positive and he brought compassion, sincerity, and love into this world. 
 
He is and will continue to be missed.

- Mark William Mills