Dearest Shawn, May you be in deepest comfort and love. You had so much wisdom, intelligence, humor and compassion. I wish things could've been different in the end. I know you carried a burden and you never had the chance to feel all the love there was for you. Embrace Mom, Dad and Loyd. My selfish mind craves to talk to you again. I remember some of our last conversations and miss the times you were lost.

Today would have been your 57th birthday, my brother Shawn. I hold you in my heart and remember you as a sweet boy, a creative soul, a deep thinker, and a sharp witted man. I miss you dearly and hope that somewhere, in some way, this love reaches you.

Six years and it still is painful and my heart aches as if it was day one. I long for just one more talk or one more glimpse of your face, brother dear. I know one day we will reunite and all my sorrow will fade away. I love you deeply and miss you so much. You will always be in my heart and you have left this world a better place from your life.