Shawn Haines

Forever will the smiles and laughter be in our memories when we remember Shawn Haines.

With loved ones there to say goodbye, Shawn, who was just 22 years old, passed away at his home in Leesburg on Thursday, April 9, 2009 after a brave struggle with Hodgekins Lymphoma.

Shawn was born on September 29, 1986 to Carl S. and Gloria (Chandler) Haines. He was raised in Leesburg, Virginia and attended Leesburg Elementary School, Simpson Middle School, Harper Park Middle School, and Stone Bridge High School.

He is survived by his parents, brother Philip Haines and sister Colleen Haines both of Leesburg, Virginia along with numerous relatives and friends.

Shawn touched many lives with his generous spirit, his laughter, and his genuine love of family and friends. His legacy will continue to affect the lives of others as time goes on.

In honor of Shawn, family and friends wish to pay tribute to the wonderful guy they had the privilege of knowing:

You will forever be our "Shawny Cakes". See you in heaven. All Our Love, Mom and Dad

I'll miss you as an older brother. I'll miss you as a role model. I wanted to be the oldest, but not this way. I'll see ya later.

Shawn,
You were so nice and awesome. We love you and we miss you alot. You were a wonderful brother. You will always be in my heart. You were a cool brother and a amazing brother. We will see you in Heaven soon.
Love, Colleen

Shawny Bonny,
You are the light of my life. Forever and always, I will be the proudest grandma.
Love Grandma & Grandpa Hughes

You were always so grateful for the simplest of things yet your life was blessed with the greatest treasures. You will be missed deeply and loved always.
Love Aunt Sandra & Uncle Barry

Shawn,
The stars in heaven will shine brighter now that you are among them. You certainly earned those angel wings. LIVE STRONG.
We love you,
Uncle Chris & Aunt Tisha

Shawn,
I am so glad you were my papa! You wanted me all your life and I arrived just in time! I will take care of the family and give them your love through me.
All my licks, Jack

Dear Shawn,
You were so strange. You were so graceful, helpful. All those things. Shawn you were always nice. You were so so so loved. You were awesome.
Hopes, and Dreams, Marissa

Shawn,
No worries, I will keep this family laughing! Nobody can stop us from being superstars! I love you so much and you will always be MY Shawney Bonny.
Love, Alivia

Shawn,
I really looked up to you as a big brother. I will keep you up to date on the Cardinals.
Love you always, Braxton

Shawn,
The first time I saw you you were less than a year old. You melted my heart. You looked so full of love, happiness and fun. I hope you have found that place again. I'm so glad and proud of you that you touched so many lives in your time here with us. We will all miss you so much.
With a broken heart, Peter

For our Shawn,
The laughter, the smiles, the heroism, the inevitable honesty for which there is no end, will have you forever in our hearts and always remembered. From knowing someone for nearly your whole life to having just begun to know your friendship, you made everyone feel as if they had known you forever. It was an honor to give you that final thank you surrounded by your amazing family. You embodied so many astonishing qualities that will live on through the people that love you, even the stubborn ones. Although we will forever miss you, we will do our best to celebrate your life, not just the unexplainable end, as you requested P.I.M.P. "You've been traveling on this road to long, just trying to find your way back home." Welcome Home,
Put in a good word (we may need it"
Love you always, Thomas Dan, Katie and Katie, And everyone whose heart you touched.

Leesburg Presbyterian Church Preschool sends prayers to the Haines family. May Shawn bask in the joy of Gods love.

As Sojourner Truth said: I am not dying. I am going home like a shooting star. Shawn is in a better place and being embraced by God.
Much love, The Thalers

"We'll make sure that you can't ever leave. No, you won't ever get too far from us."

Family and friends are invited to share their memories at the Colonial Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry Road on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be held at St. John Catholic Church Parish Center on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Father John Mosimann will be officiating. Burial will for in St. John Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting memorial donations be sent to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society www.lightthenight.org Team Shawn.