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Ken Murnane
September 19, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
October 13, 2009
B: Think of you everyday.. I know you are always there. Your name is written on the back of all my coins. Thanks for watching over me.
Family: Your son gave me a reason to not give up on myself. I made sure to speak of him at my one year this past July. I 100% know that he saved my life. I am forever grateful to have known him.
Laureen
September 23, 2009
A year has passed, and the sorrow is still there. Just keep the faith, and know that Billy is at peace and God has a plan for him. Dont hesitate to call for anything
September 22, 2009
Bill, Tracey and Michael,
There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of all of you. I carry Billy's mass card in my wallet as a remembrance and say a prayer for you each time I see it. My heart grows heavy every time I pass your home and see the light in his window and wish I could take some of your pain away. Find comfort that he is in a better place and without pain. God Bless.
The West Family
September 22, 2009
Bill, Tracey and Mike,
Day after day we think of all of you, its amazing how fast one year has passed. As always what ever you may need please don't hesitate to ask. We will never forget Billy. Keep you chins up and know that he is in a great place.
Love The McGinnity's
Millie Bille
September 20, 2009
Bill Tracey & Mike: A year later and te pain is still in my heart. I just wanted to you know that I am hear for you whenever you need a shoulder or a ear. I went to the grave last week and said a prayer with my mom, it was tough, too young, too loved, and always missed.
April 11, 2009
God Bless the shaws
Adrien Peacock
December 3, 2008
Shaw Family,
It has been very difficult to find the words to say. I have known Billy since we were little kids. Through sports and school Billy and I were always best friends. There is no other kid that I would have rather shared the field of battle with. Billy will always be in my heart, and all my prayers go out to you.
shawn ankenbauer
November 28, 2008
Just wasnt the same today at the game without you. there was nobody id rather be at the game than with you. miss you
Kylee Quinn
October 11, 2008
I miss you so much billy. I know i cant touch you anymore but i can still feel you Billy.
you will be forever missed.
October 10, 2008
Kylee Quinn
October 9, 2008
Im sorry, i meant to write im very Sorry for your loss. I wasnt thinking right because i didnt know what to say to you. I can only imagine how tough it must be on everyone who knew billy I am truely sorry.I went to the shutterfly website and the pictures are very nice. My prayers are with you and your family.
Kylee Quinn
October 9, 2008
Dear Shaw Family, i only knew billy for a couple months but i will miss him forever. He was with me down the Cape and came to visit me in cambridge. He was such an awesome and bright person. He was so amazing. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Im so sorry for you lose.
Tom Suprey
October 8, 2008
To the Shaw family; My thoughts and prayers have been with you and shall continue throughout this tough time. I have a lot of memories of Billy from growing up playing sports to Middle School then homeroom in High School. I will sure miss you and god bless.
MIllie, John & Chris Bille
October 3, 2008
Tracy, Bill, & Mike: What can I say, another one of our loved ones has left us and we try so hard to understand. Know that we are here at a moments notice for you in any way we can help - Billy will be missed and only God knows why he has left us. We love of of you so very much and our heart is broken for your loss.
John Higgins
September 30, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be remembered in my thoughts and prayers
Nicole McCluskey
September 29, 2008
To the Shaw Family,
I am so sorry about Billy I can't even imagine the way that you are feeling right now. I didn't personally know Billy but he played football with my cousin and may I say he was an awesome football player. My thoughts and prayers are with you and may the memories live on.
Rest In Peace Billy
Only the good die young
Nancy Higgins
September 29, 2008
Dear Bill and Tracy,
I can't express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Nancy
Linda & Dave Cross
September 29, 2008
Dear Billy and Tracy,
We just heard the unbearable news of young Billy's passing. We are so sorry for your loss and we want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you the strength and peace you need now and always.
All our love,
Linda & Dave
Eileen Allosso
September 29, 2008
Tracey, Bill and Mike,
My deepest sympathy to you during this very difficult time. I'll always remember Billy as a great athlete and student with a very loving family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan Jones
September 28, 2008
Dear Shaw Family, words can't express how sorry we were to hear of the loss of your son Billy. Our son Robby knew him since grade school. He will be missed by all who knew him. May God give you the strength you need during this difficult time, and the loving memories you shared as a family always warm your hearts. The Jones Family
John Murphy Sr.
September 28, 2008
Yesterday, Saturday, my wife Michelle and I attended the funeral mass of our son John's former Billerica High School Indians football team mate, Billy Shaw. My wife and son attended the wake the previous night as I was sick. Our hearts go out to his mom, dad, brother Mikey, and the whole Shaw family, friends, relatives and football and lacrosse families. He was a blessed, gifted young man.
We attended our son John's Curry College football game after Saturday's funeral as our way of healing and honoring Billy's memory as a great football player. We wore a combination of Curry College Purple and Black, as well as Billerica Green and White as a tribute to Billy; who wore the #33 jersey for the Indians. It was a steady, pouring rain throughout the game, which was also Curry College's Homecoming weekend. We watched our son play with a renewed appreciation for the gift of life and health many of us share with our children. Curry beat their opponents of West New England College by a score of 40 - 7. They won by 33 points; Billy's jersey number. God has dramatic ways, and He also has little ways of letting us know that He is present in our busy lives, and that He cares.
We take this event as one of those little ways, and will always keep this special day in our hearts.
May Billy's family take some comfort from the beauty that surrounded them this day of grieving with an enormous showing of support from their friends and families, and may God give them solace in His special presence with them, at this most difficult time in their life...
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless you as He welcomes Billy into His loving arms and into His blessed kingdom, till we meet him again in a more joyous time.
Our Love,
The Murphy's
Billerica MA
The Yeo Family
September 28, 2008
Bill, Tracy & Mike,
Please accept our sincere condolences. My heart goes out to you all during this difficult time. Billy will always be remembered for the kindness & generosity. Mr. Nice guy !May all the wonderful memories of Billy always be remebered .What a great person he was. Rest in peace Billy.
CARL REGOLINO
September 28, 2008
Billy,Tracy,Mike
So sorry to hear of your loss..
You will be in out thoughts and prayers always..
The Regolino family
Michael Nadolny
September 27, 2008
Billy,
Sorry I cant be there to say goodbye,
you and your family are in my
thoughts and prayers, untill we meet again....rest in peace miss ya buddy
Shawn Ankenbauer
September 27, 2008
Billy, you will be missed by all. We shared alot of memories growing up and its hard to believe your gone. You were a great captain and above all else a great friend. Ill see you again someday.
September 27, 2008
To the Shaw Family:
Bill, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Having spent many years in Little League with you, I know how proud you are of your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with Billy and also with you and your family.
Gary and Margy Dunton & Family
Marshfield, MA
Kerry Pinto
September 27, 2008
Dear Shaw Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son Billy. He was a very good kid. My thoughts & prayers are with you. Stay strong<3
The Peterson/ Wentworth Family
September 26, 2008
Dear Shaw Family, We were very sad to hear about the loss of Billy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the rest of the family.
God Bless
Natalie DiPalma
September 26, 2008
Dear Shaw Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Billy from middle and high school. He was a great person to be around. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy Flaherty
September 26, 2008
Dear Shaw Family,
My husband Ed & I enjoyed watching Billy play football with our grandson Andrew Thompson. Billy was such a such a fine young man and a great athlete. Words cannot express our sadness over your loss. Our deepest sympathy and our prayers go out to all of you.
Judy Flaherty
David Allosso
September 26, 2008
Dear Shaw family, I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Billy was a great kid and a great friend. He will truly be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Nick Pinto
September 26, 2008
Dear Shaw Family, I'm so sorry to hear about Billy. He was a great kid! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda Gullage
September 26, 2008
Bill,Tracy, Mike,
We can't even imagine what you are going through, Geoff remembers so many times with Billy, going through school or sports he always had a smile. So didn't his parents, as you were so proud of him, he'll be missed by all who knew of him and loved him.
Ortolani Family
September 26, 2008
Bill, Tracy, Mike
We are so very sorry to hear about Billy. I can't even imaging your pain. Billy was a great kid and Athlete. I'm so glad John and Bill shared Co-captains in Lax and won Gold as a team in the Baystate Games We will miss him very much. Our prayers are with you and your family. Be strong
Gary, Doreen & Allison Ganley
September 26, 2008
Dear Bill, Tracy & Michael,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time we can't even imagine what you must be feeling at this time. Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and please let us know if you need anything. Our family is here for you.-Gary,Doreen,Allison Ganley
Bob Brown and Family
September 26, 2008
Bill, Tracy and Michael; Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Colleen Thompson
September 26, 2008
Mr. and Mrs.Shaw and Mike,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Billy. No one can ever put into words the grief you are feeling, but just know he is in a better place and you'll soon be together again some day. He was such a great kid and a good friend to my brother Bobby. Billy will be truely missed by many. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Ralph and April Bartlett
September 26, 2008
Dear Shaw Family, We were deeply sadden to hear about your son Billy Jr. We will never forget the years of enjoyment, we had watching Billy And Sean playing football together. He was a great kid, we will miss him. Our thoughts go out to you and your family. Ralph and April Bartlett and Family.
Dennis Meehan
September 26, 2008
Billy and Tracy and Mike
I am so sorry for your loss.I know words can not describe the grief you are going through right now just know we are with you and feel your loss....Anything we can do
Kathleen Brosnahan
September 26, 2008
Shaw Family,
My prayers are with you all. My Billy played basketball with Billy often through middle school and high school. Your son was one a the nicest kids I knew. Let God carry you through these tough times.
Kathy Brosnahan
Bill Manetta's Mom
The Murnane Family
September 26, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss it hurts to see such a nice family go through this he was such a great kid from a great family our thoughts and prayers will be with you
Jeanne Meehan
September 26, 2008
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I am good friends with Gayle and Derek Burnham. My deepest sympathy is with you and your family at this very sad time.
Jeanne Meehan
Reeny McKenney
September 26, 2008
To, The Shaw family, We are sorry for your loss. We will keep all of you in our prayers & thoughts. Reeny & Roland & Sean & Sara & Scott McKenney
David McLaughlin
September 26, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Susan Long
September 25, 2008
My Meghan called me today sobbing uncontrollably. She had only met your son several months ago and became very close to him instantly. She told me what a gentleman he was and how much he meant to her. We have had a lot of recent losses in our own family but I can't remember her ever being so devastated. I hope for her and for you that one day the sorrow will lessen and the memories of your son who touched so many lives will bring a smile to you each time you remember the joy he brought in his life. God Bless you. My thoughts and prayers are with you- Meghan Gallagher's mom.
christen
September 25, 2008
My Son played baseball with billy i did not get to know your son but heard wonderful things from my son. i have a god who is beautiful and loving and i know in my heart he is taking good care of your son .....i will pray for strength and peace thru this painful time for all of you....
Rubner Family
September 25, 2008
Dear Bill, Tracey, and Michael
We are deepley saddened to hear of your loss. Billy was such a nice and respectful young man. He will be truely missed by us all.
Michael Maimone
September 25, 2008
Shaw Family,
I played football with Billy, and there could have been no better captain, he was fair, honest, and most of all he loved the game of football. He will be missed and mourned by all of Billerica. You are with me in thought and prayers through this terrible time.
September 25, 2008
Shaw Family,
Being a mom of two, I can only image the pain you're feeling today & always. I don't know Billy, but No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Morande Family
John Thompson
September 25, 2008
Mr & Mrs Shaw, and Mike. My deepest sympathies and prayers for your loss of Billy. He was a great athlete and a great kid. Many a Sunday watching the Pats and times down the Cape. He was always welcome in our home. I hope you can find some peace knowing he is in God's hands. Bobby Thompson's father John
Anthony Chicco
September 25, 2008
The Shaw Family,
I am sorry for your loss and will keep all of you in my prayers forever.
Chelmsford Sports Mom
September 25, 2008
As the parent of two boys - recent HS grads and both Football and Lacrosse players/captains, I cannot imagine the pain you are feeling. Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss.
Janet Loder
September 25, 2008
To Billy's Family,
We are so sorry to hear of this terrible news. Our son Cory graduated with Billy and we remember him from baseball and football. Please accept our sincerest condolenses at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Billy.
Matt Driscoll
September 25, 2008
To the Shaw Family,
We're deeply sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
-The Driscoll Family
Chris Burns
September 25, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Shaw and Mike,
I am so sorry for you loss. It feels like yesterday I was coaching Billy in football, basketball and lacrosse. I will never forget Billy's freshman year, we needed a goalie for the freshman team and Mr. Colangelo asked Billy to play goalie. Billy without hesitation stepped up and said he would do it for the team. Billy started varsity as a sophomore and turned into one of the best goalies in the state his senior year. A great captain, a great student and a great kid. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Christine DeLucia
September 25, 2008
To the Shaw Family,
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your son and brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Christine, Rich, Frank & Adam DeLucia
Laureen Finnell
September 25, 2008
Tracy, Bill and Michael
So sorry to hear about Billy.I cant even imagine the pain you are dealing with. It doesnt matter how old our loved ones are, when we lose them it still hurts and we will miss them forever.
The Finnell Family
The West Family
September 25, 2008
Tracy, Bill and Michael,
We are so deeply sorry to hear of your devastating loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Kevin, Christine and Madison West
Steve and Lisi Lewis
September 25, 2008
We remember Billy from BYB. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most sad time.
Laura O'Brien
September 25, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you .
Mike stay strong , losing a dad is no where near the same as a brother, but i am stil here for you always if you need anything at anytime
A Mom
September 25, 2008
To the Parents and Family of Billy,
I did not know your son personally, but as a mother of three children, my heart is more than broken for all of you. What a wonderful boy he was. May you find comfort in the memories you shared with him and the knowledge that many many people who do not even know you are grieving with you and keeping your family close in their prayers. God bless you all at this extremely difficult time and may you feel His presence and strength this day and always.
Frederick Pafume
September 25, 2008
It was fun growing up with you Bill, Sorry to hear about everything, Take care Shaw Family my love is with you all!!
Laureen Finnell
September 25, 2008
Tracey,Bill and Michael
We are so sorry for the loss of Billy.It doesnt matter how old our loved ones are, when we lose them it still hurts, Billy is still your baby and Michael's brother and he will be missed dearly by you and all of us.
The Finnell's
elizabeth johnson
September 25, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Donna, Stephen, Megan and Erin McGinnity
September 25, 2008
Billy, we are very sad to hear that you have gone to another place in life. Hope you find happiness were you are!
Brenda Jones
September 25, 2008
Dear Maureen, Steve, Nancy, Arthur and Chris:
I'm thinking of you all as is the rest of the family. I know you're all proud of Billy and Michael and love them very much, and I know you're all there for Tracy and Bill and each other. We're here if you need anything and would like to help in any small way we may be able to. Love, Bren
Brenda Jones
September 25, 2008
Dear Michael:
I'm thinking of you and would like to say how sorry I am about Billy. I know how proud your parents, aunts and uncles, Auntie and Wally are of you both.
Brenda Jones
September 25, 2008
Dear Tracy and Bill:
I can't know your pain, I can only imagine it and have been thinking of little else since I heard about Billy. I didn't know Billy well, but I know how loved he was and how you dedicated your lives to both him and Michael. I also know how proud you are of him and Michael as well you should be. Often I would hear Auntie and Wally brag about both your boys and their accomplishments and say how much they loved going to their games. I wish there was something I could do for you to make things different. Love, Bren
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