It seems like people around me are dying. Thisweek a former colleague of mine, Adam Wallace, was killed in a car
accident. His wife still works at my office and they have small
children (I believe the youngest is three). I've been feeling rather
sombre all week, and my heart is broken for them. Goodbye, Adam. I'm glad I had a chance to know you.
Then, while searching for funeral info for him, I came across an obituary for Dylan Shaw, who was only 22 years old. The name was so familiar, and since he is about Zach's age, I contacted Zach, and yes, it is the same Dylan Shaw who was friends with Zach in grade school. Apparently he was epileptic and died of a seizure.
My mom is still hanging in there, but I don't know how much longer she will be. She had her arterial blood oxygen tested this week and it was only 40% so she is on oxygen now, and says it is helping her feel much better, but I think it's just a matter of time. And of course George's days are numbered as well, although I'm thinking and hoping he still has a few years. I can see though, that the fight in him is starting to lessen, and he mentioned the other day that if he has to go into the hospital again, he doubts he would fight as hard as he has up to now. After five years of dialysis, he is just getting tired of the battle.
C. Dylan SHAW
Obituary
SHAW, C. DylanJune 11, 1993 – March 2, 2016
Beloved son of John and Diana Shaw and loving big brother to Nikki passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. Dylan was a devoted and loving son, brother, nephew and friend to all who knew him and will be missed tremendously. Dylan was predeceased by his grandparents C. Ray Shaw and Bea Shaw and James and Marjorie Boulton. He is survived by his parents, John and Diana, his sister Nikki, his aunties Marianne, Shannon and Pat, his uncle Don and his cousins. He is also survived by his other "brother" Dan and all his friends that he treasured so much. Our hearts are broken. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Calgary, AB) on Monday, March 7, 2016 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Calgary, AB) on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Cremation to follow. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to the Epilepsy Association of Calgary 4112 - 4th Street NW, Calgary, Alberta T2K 1A2 Telephone: (403) 230-2764 Toll Free: 1-866-EPILEPSY, http:/ /www.epilepsycalgary.com/donate. In living memory of Dylan Shaw, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park.
C. Dylan SHAW
Obituary
SHAW, C. DylanJune 11, 1993 – March 2, 2016
Beloved son of John and Diana Shaw and loving big brother to Nikki passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. Dylan was a devoted and loving son, brother, nephew and friend to all who knew him and will be missed tremendously. Dylan was predeceased by his grandparents C. Ray Shaw and Bea Shaw and James and Marjorie Boulton. He is survived by his parents, John and Diana, his sister Nikki, his aunties Marianne, Shannon and Pat, his uncle Don and his cousins. He is also survived by his other "brother" Dan and all his friends that he treasured so much. Our hearts are broken. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Calgary, AB) on Monday, March 7, 2016 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Calgary, AB) on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Cremation to follow. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to the Epilepsy Association of Calgary 4112 - 4th Street NW, Calgary, Alberta T2K 1A2 Telephone: (403) 230-2764 Toll Free: 1-866-EPILEPSY, http:/ /www.epilepsycalgary.com/donate. In living memory of Dylan Shaw, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park.
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