Cape Cod Road Race Honors Fallen Yarmouth Officer

YARMOUTH, MA — The Yarmouth Police Department's annual Run to Remember 5K this year will have added significance following the death of Officer Sean Gannon. Gannon, a member of the race's organizing committee, was shot and killed in Barnstable last month while searching for a career criminal.

"His murder has delivered a blow to all who knew him," race organizers said.

The 11th annual race is Sunday, May 20, at 11 a.m. at Skipper Restaurant. Registration is $25 for adults and $10 for children. Proceeds benefit the Yarmouth Food Pantry, National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and Katelynn's Closet.

Gannon was 32 years old. His police dog, Nero, was also shot and survived. Thousands of law enforcement officers from across the country attended Gannon's funeral last month in Yarmouth.

Gannon will also be honored during the Boston Run to Remember May 27.

Related:

• Boston Run To Remember To Honor Officer Sean Gannon
• Yarmouth Police Officer Sean Gannon Laid To Rest
• Cape Cod Police Officer Murder: Massachusetts 'Heartbroken'

Photo: Yarmouth Police Officer Sean Gannon and his police dog, Nero. (Credit: Yarmouth Police Department)