I am deeply saddened by the passing of Shane, a great friend. I had the honor and privilege to get to know him over the past two years while working on Shane’s Team, better known to all as “Shane’s Squad”. With Shane’s optimism, great sense of humor, unselfishness, kindness, and compassion to all, he created a true family feel to our team. For this I am forever grateful. Shane possessed a certain calm and patience about himself that I have always looked to emulate. I remember countless times working with Shane where I was dreading and stressing over different issues that arose. Without fail each time Shane would take the issue at face value and in his calm and easing manner squash the seemingly mountain of an issue (at least to me) into a little mole hill. Most of the time we would even get a good laugh out of it! Shane always put the people he worked with above all else and possessed a degree of unselfishness that is truly hard to find in this world.
Cynthia, Aliya, Asher, and Aubree – My memories of Shane that have been at the top of my mind over the past week are all centered around the infectious love, commitment, and devotion Shane showed towards you all every day. Whether it be at lunch, in a weekly team meeting, at the airport, or out having a drink, his face would always light up telling stories about the quality time he spent with you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
Shane will be so deeply missed by all who got the privilege to cross paths with him.