Sean had a good night and got some rest. He's still recovering from his 2nd surgery, but doing great! We hope it won't be too much longer before he'll be back in Texas.

Thanks again for everything!
The Bolton Family

May 31, 2008 10:55 AM

Sean is out of ICU and is doing great. He's been up walking a little this morning and is on the road to rocovery and coming back to Texas! God is awesome and so are all of you for all your care and support.

Thanks,
The Bolton Family

May 30, 2008 10:35 AM

Sean is recovering from his surgery this morning. He's back in ICU, but hopefully he won't be there but a couple of days. Thanks for all your prayers.

The Bolton Family

May 29, 2008 8:26 AM

It's about 10:00am and Sean is out of his 2nd surgery. He's still in recovery, but the doctor says everything went well. Thanks for all your prayers.

The Bolton Family

May 28, 2008 10:04 AM

Sean is having his 2nd surgery as we're posting this note. He was scheduled for this afternoon, but the OR had a cancellation and bumped Sean up. We'll post another update as soon as he gets out of surgery to let everyone know. Your prayers are working! Thank you so much.

The Bolton Family

May 28, 2008 8:19 AM

Sean continues to do well and is recovering. He's scheduled to have the 2nd surgery Wed. afternoon if everything goes as planned. We don't have the time, just sometime tomorrow afternoon. Keep praying and he'll be home before you know it.

The Bolton Family

May 27, 2008 9:54 AM

We hope everyone has a great day planned for the holiday. Everything's about the same, Sean is still resting and continuing to get stronger and heal. We miss everyone and pray that all of you have a safe holiday.

The Bolton Family

May 26, 2008 10:40 AM

Sean had another good night and is still resting and waiting for his 2nd surgery. Please lift him up today while your at church, work or visiting with family and friends. We thank God for you each day.

Thanks for everything,
The Bolton Family

May 25, 2008 10:13 AM

Sean had a good night and is getting lots of rest, which is what he needs the most right now. Thank you for all the prayers and your notes of encouragement. They help more than you know.

Thanks again,
The Bolton Family

May 24, 2008 12:05 PM

Sean got out of ICU last night and had a really good night. He's doing so well and we know that it's because of all the prayers sent up for him. So thank you very much and keep it up.

The Bolton Family

May 23, 2008 9:05 AM

Sean is supposed to get out of ICU today if everything goes as planned. He's doing remarkably well after his surgery. Continue to pray that he'll improve so they do the 2nd surgery.

Thanks for everything,
Gina

May 22, 2008 11:10 AM

Sean's surgery went very well. His pain is much better this morning and he still has his wit. Thanks for all your prayers yesterday and for your continued prayers. Hopefully the 2nd surgery will be within a week, but the doctor hasn't given any time frame yet.

Thanks again,

The Bolton Family
May 21, 2008 11:28 AM

Sean had a good night last night and if everything goes as planned, he's supposed to have the 1st surgery this afternoon. It's scheduled for 3:00 and we were hoping that if you are where you can, could everyone stop for a few minutes and say a prayer at 3:00? That will be a united prayer uplifting up the doctors and Sean. Set your phone alarms or watches so we can all pray at the same time. This will be one voice praying for Sean. Thanks for all your prayers.

The Bolton Family
May 20, 2008 8:39 AM

Wednesday, May 21-- Buffalo Wild Wings in Burleson will donate 10% of all food proceeds from 11 a.m. -10 p.m. to the Sgt. Sean Bolton Emergency Fund.

The concert was wonderful. Thank you so much to all the sponsors, volunteers and friends that came and donated (time and money). Burleson has an amazing community and you should be proud of yourselves, we are! Sean had a really good night. He's wanting his recovery to speed up faster than any of us, but he's doing great. Thanks again and God bless!

The Bolton Family
May 19, 2008 9:18 AM

Sean is still improving. He's resting and that's the main thing. He's ready to have his surgery, because that's closer to getting home. Gina and Karson will be at the concert today. So we'll get to meet all of you in person. Thank you all so much and have a great day!

The Bolton Family
May 18, 2008 8:29 AM

Sean had a really good day yesterday. He walked and had a shower! That is amazing. His healing and progress is nothing short of a miracle. Your prayers and support are what is helping the most. Everyone of you are wonderful and Sean and all of us are blessed to call you friends.

The Bolton Family
May 17, 2008 8:59 AM

More than 60 groups, businesses, and bands are joining forces Sunday to host a country, southern rock, and rock and roll concert to raise money for Burleson Police Sgt. Sean Bolton, who was critically injured while vacationing in Florida.

The Burleson Police Officers Association, Burleson Professional Firefighters Association, Burleson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, and Burleson's Citizens on Patrol are hosting the Sean Bolton Benefit Concert on May 18 at the stadium at Kerr Middle School. The gates open at noon. Eight bands, including Tommy Alverson will play until 9 p.m.

Sean Bolton, 37, is a 12-year veteran of the Burleson Police Department. He was critically injured Saturday, April 19, in an off-duty motorcycle accident. Bolton, who supervises the department's six-man traffic unit, is in critical but stable condition in a Florida hospital. His family updates his progress daily via the blog, www.seanbolton.blogspot.com.

Sunday's first band, SouthBound, will perform at 1 p.m., followed by The Robert Donahue Band at 2 p.m., the Bottom Line at 3 p.m., Casey Brooke Hardin Band at 4 p.m., Don McRay at 5 p.m., Tommy Alverson at 6 p.m., 281 South at 7 p.m., and Powder Kegz at 8 p.m.

Raffle items will be awarded between bands. Those items include a Benelli shotgun, spa package, helmet, scuba certification courses, a gently-used Bowflex, custom-fit boots, a pistol case, and an acoustic guitar. Also included are gift cards and gift packs from restaurants and local businesses, vouchers for Texas Ranger baseball games, and more. Tickets for the big items are $5. Tickets for the smaller items are one for $1 or six tickets for $5. You do not have to be present to win.

Members of the Burleson Lions Club are cooking and selling hot dogs and hamburgers, donated by Bransom's Grocery; OT Dogs will sell bratwurst; and the Iron Pig Motorcycle Club, of which Bolton is a member, will sell barbecue, beans, and potato salad. Peter Piper Pizza, Domino's Pizza, Burleson Pizza Company, Papa John's Pizza and Mr. Jim's Pizza all donated pizza to help raise funds for the injured sergeant. Water will also be available for sale.

In addition to barbecue, members of the Iron Pig Motorcycle Club are selling tickets for $10 for the chance to win a 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster 883. The proceeds will go to the Sean Bolton Emergency Fund at Pinnacle Bank on Alsbury Boulevard. The winner of the Sportster will be announced at a later date.

Sean Bolton Benefit Concert Warrior of the Road t-shirts are $15, concert koozies are $5, and “Hope, Faith, Courage” bracelets are $2. Members of the Burleson Police Wives Association will staff that fundraising venture.

There's more to this event than food, raffle items, and good music. For just $1, try your luck at dunking firefighters and their friends at the dunking booth manned by members of the Burleson Professional Firefighters Association. One throw is $1 or take six shots for $5.

The Burleson Police Department's traffic unit, four Harley Davidson motorcycles (including the sergeant's motorcycle) and two slick-top Dodge Chargers, will be on display at the concert. Thunder Alley will also bring two motorcycles to the event.

The proceeds from the concert will go to the Sean Bolton Emergency Fund set up at Pinnacle Bank (formerly First State Bank). Employees of National Bank of Texas, First National Bank of Burleson, and Pinnacle Bank have volunteered their time to count the money at the event. For more information about the event, call BPOA President Mike Owen at 817-739-739-5183 or alumni association president Tim Ivy at 817-721-7903.

Sean is still improving. His doctor said this morning that he's doing remarkable and even yesterday said he's a miracle. Keep praying because God is listening!

The Bolton Family
May 16, 2008 9:35 AM

Supporting Burleson Police Sgt. Sean Bolton and his family is as easy as e-mailing. Since April 21, two days after Bolton was critically injured in an off-duty motorcycle accident in Florida, friends have posted pictures and messages on www.seanbolton.blogspot.com.

And, the sergeant's family has posted daily updates on Bolton's progress on that same blog.When the sergeant's friends and co-workers realized how much people had to say about the 12-year Burleson Police Department veteran, a scrapbook began to take form. To be part of that scrapbook that will be presented to the sergeant and his family, e-mail your stories and digital pictures to sean337@sbcglobal.net.

That's not all. ELK TV students from Burleson High School are lending their talents to the May 18 Sean Bolton Benefit Concert at the stadium at Kerr Middle School by videotaping the event. The award-winning students have been recognized by School Video News e-magazine and have earned national awards at the Student Television Network national convention. The students will film, edit, and package copies of the video which will be made available for sale.

For more information about the May 18 Sean Bolton Benefit Concert, call Burleson Police Officer Association President Mike Owen at 817-739-739-5183 or Burleson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association president Tim Ivy at 817-721-7903.

The surgery has been put on hold for a while longer. We're all hoping it won't be very much longer. The sooner he can get it the sooner he can be back in Texas. Keep praying!!!

The Bolton Family
May 15, 2008 10:06 AM

The surgery scheduled for this morning had to be postponed. Please pray that Sean will continue to get stronger so he'll be able to get the surgery over with and can head back to Texas.

The Bolton Family
May 14, 2008 8:53 AM

REMINDER!!!! Johnson County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a blood drive with Carter Blood Care. The blood drive will be held on May 14th from noon until 5:00 P.M. at the Johnson County Law Enforcement Center located at 1102 E. Kilpatrick, Cleburne. Please come out and help if you can. Please contact Karen Potts at 817-556-6058 ext. 225 or April Shearer at ext. 221 to schedule an appointment. Thank you for your help.

May 13, 2008 4:43 PM

I was asked to post this notice. Remax has raffle tickets for the Harley Davidson Motorcycle and wrist bands for Sean at their office. Just ask for Annette or Melyn. Annette's number is 817-269-4726.

May 13, 2008 3:52 PM

$3,715 . . . that's how much money was raised during a four-day lunch benefit for Sean Bolton at Miranda's Restaurant in Burleson. The owner donated 100 percent of his proceeds from lunches served between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. from May 6-May 9. All of the proceeds go to the Sean Bolton Emergency Fund at Pinnacle Bank on Alsbury Boulevard.

Sean is doing very well. He's scheduled to have another surgery in the morning. There's nothing wrong, this is just another step in the healing process. He'll be back in ICU after the surgery for a couple of days so they can monitor him closer, then he'll have to have another surgery. Please pray that God will guide the doctor's hands. Also, keep praying for Sean's full recovery.

The Bolton Family
May 13, 2008 9:35 AM

This was in the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce's e-newsletter.

Wednesday, May 21-- Buffalo Wild Wings in Burleson will donate 10 percent of all food proceeds from 11 a.m. -10 p.m. to Sgt. Sean Bolton.

The doctor is amazed at Sean's progress and if any of you saw his doctor, you would understand that when he's smiling and pleased with his progress, that's a good thing. They'll be running more tests today to check his progress, so pray that everything will be good. Have a good day and keep praying!

The Bolton Family
May 12, 2008 8:32 AM

It's Sunday and as you're going to church or work or just hanging out at home or with family, please remember Sean in your prayers. He's resting now and sleeping better. That's what he needs to heal. We hope he'll be back in Texas very soon!

The Bolton Family
May 11, 2008 9:48 AM

All you have to do is read this blog and realize that a lot of people have a lot to say about Burleson Police Sgt. Sean Bolton. So his friends and co-workers are putting together a scrapbook for Sean and his family. E-mail your stories and digital pictures to sean337@sbcglobal.net.

Sean is doing fairly well out of ICU, but he needs rest more than anything. That's not really easy for Sean to take things slow and easy for a while. So we're asking that instead of calling his room, maybe you could send a card to the address listed below. Keep up your prayers, they're working and his story is a miracle.

Bay Medical Center
615 N. Bonita Ave.
Panama City, FL 32401
Michael S. Bolton

The Bolton Family
May 10, 2008 8:10 AM

Sean was moved out of ICU yesterday. At this point, we're hoping this is for the best. Please keep praying that he'll get the kind of care he got in ICU and that he'll continue to improve.

The Bolton Family
May 9, 2008 9:07 AM

Thank you for all the comments and support you're showing to Sean and us, his family. He's still about the same, but he's healing and that's the important thing right now. Please keep praying that he'll be able to come back to Texas really, really soon!

The Bolton Family
May 8, 2008 9:11 AM

Sean is still progressing. We feel like we're repeating ourselves everyday, but the doctor assures us he is doing great.

The Bolton Family
May 7, 2008 11:16 AM

Iron Pigs Motorcycle Club & Fort Worth Harley Davidson
Proud sponsors of the Sgt. Sean Bolton Harley Davidson Raffle
2008 Harley Davidson Sportster 883
Raffle tickets $10.00 ea.

With all proceeds going to the Sean Bolton Emergency Fund.
Tickets will be sold at the following Burleson locations:

Overtime Sports Grille - May 7
Buffalo Wild Wings - May 9
Burleson’s Honeyfest -May 10
Sean Bolton Benefit Concert -May 18At Kerr Middle School (old BHS)
Other various locations
By email:sid@ironpigsmc.us

May 6, 2008 2:31 PM

First National Bank of Burleson is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, May 7th from 3 - 7 p.m. on the service road side of the bank. The credits from the drive are going to SEAN!

899 NE Alsbury Blvd.
Burleson, Texas

If you were unable to attend the blood drive last weekend...here is your opportunity to do so!!!

4 DAY LUNCH BENEFIT FOR SEAN BOLTON

WHERE:

MIRANDAS
327 S. BURLESON BLVD
(NEXT TO COMFORT SUITES)
BURLESON, TEXAS

DATE: MAY 6, 7, 8 & 9 th

TIME: 11AM-3PM

100% OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE EMERGENCY FUND SET UP FOR SGT SEAN BOLTON.

Good Morning! I waited to send this update until after the morning visit. Sean is off the vent. and breathing on his own. He's doing remarkably well and we're all excited about his progress.

The Bolton Family
May 6, 2008 10:52 AM

Tommy Alverson, a well-known country artist, is one of the eight bands slated to perform in Burleson on Sunday, May 18, for the Sean Bolton Benefit Concert.

The gates to the stadium at Kerr Middle School on Johnson Avenue will open at noon on May 18. The first band, South Bound, will perform at 1 p.m., followed by The Robert Donahue Band at 2 p.m., Don McRay at 3 p.m., Casey Brooke Hardin Band at 4 p.m., The Bottom Line at 5 p.m., Tommy Alverson at 6 p.m., 281 South at 7 p.m., and Powder Kegz at 8 p.m.

The price of admission is a donation. Sean Bolton Warrior of the Road t-shirts will be sold for $15. Bracelets; food, water, and soft drinks; and tickets for raffle items will be sold throughout the nine-hour event. A dunking booth will also be used to raise money for the injured sergeant.

Members of the Burleson Police Officers Association, Burleson Professional Firefighters Association, Burleson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, and the Burleson Police Department’s Citizens on Patrol are hosting the festivities.For more information about the event or to donate raffle items, call BPOA President Mike Owen at 817-739-739-5183 or alumni association president Tim Ivy at 817-721-7903.

May 6, 2008 12:18 AM

We're so excited about Sean's progress this morning. A friend gave him a baseball cap this weekend and he had his cap on this morning like he was ready to go! He recognized his dad from about 30feet away. He's doing really well. Thanks for all your support and prayers. Thanks, also, for the blood drive, which was better than predicted. Sean has some great friends!

The Bolton Family
May 5, 2008 8:39 AM

Sean showed marked improvement yesterday and continues to amaze us with the progress he's making. The blood drive seemed like a hugh success yesterday and we thank everyone who donated. Thank you also for your continued prayers.

The Bolton Family
May 4, 2008 10:35 AM

The May 3 blood drive for Sean Bolton went really well! According to the drive coordinator log, there were 100 donations. Carter BloodCare was only projecting 68! First Baptist Church was the most popular site (maybe because it is behind the police station!) with 67 donors. St. Ann Catholic Church had 33 donors.Donors included members of the Burleson Police Department and Burleson Police Officers Association, the Iron Pigs, the Cowtown Motorcycle Meetup Group, Burleson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, Burleson Citizens On Patrol, Burleson firefighters and their families, City of Burleson employees, friends, family, and even members of the community who Sean has touched. Some who could not donate transferred previous blood donation credits to Sean.We're making a difference! Keep up the great work! The concert is in two weeks. Save the date! Sunday, May 18, noon-9 p.m., stadium at Kerr Middle School on Johnson Avenue in Burleson.

May 4, 2008 3:09 PM

Good morning! Sean had a good day yesterday and is progressing nicely. Keep your prayers toward bringing him back to Texas and that he'll have a full recovery. Thank you for all you've done and will be doing.

The Bolton Family
May 3, 2008 8:30 AM

Sean is still slowly improving. Most of today's update is about the same as yesterday. The doctor is just letting him heal at his own pace, which is what he needs. Thanks for all your continued prayers.

The Bolton Family
May 2, 2008 8:38 AM

Good Morning! Sorry this update is so late in the day. Sean is recovering from his second surgery. He's beginning to open his eyes some and giving the thumbs up again. This is a very good sign and he's continuing to improve daily. Thanks for all your prayers.

The Bolton Family
May 1, 2008 10:54 AM

Local public safety officers and volunteers are coming to the aid of a critically injured Burleson police sergeant by hosting the Sean Bolton Benefit Concert.

The event is slated for Sunday, May 18, at the stadium at Kerr Middle School on Johnson Avenue in Burleson.The gates will open at noon and the event will last until 9 p.m. At least seven bands, country and rock and roll, are slated to perform.Members of the Burleson Police Officers Association, Burleson Professional Firefighters Association, Burleson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, and the Burleson Police Department’s Citizens on Patrol are hosting the festivities.

The 37-year-old traffic sergeant, who is a 12-year veteran of the BPD, was injured in an off-duty motorcycle accident on April 19 while on vacation in Florida . He is in critical but stable condition. Admission to the concert is a donation. Sean Bolton Benefit Concert t-shirts will be sold at the fundraiser. Several vendors will be selling food, water, and soft drinks. The police academy alumni will bring their mock jail and the firefighters will man a dunking booth, both to raise funds for the sergeant.

For more information about the event, call BPOA President Mike Owen at 817-739-739-5183 or alumni association president Tim Ivy at 817-721-7903.