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Shane Tomlinson Obituary
Friends and fans posted on the band's Facebook page. One wrote, "Thank you for your friendship, the opportunities, our laughs, our fights, for challenging me, for the lessons and for just being part of my life. I never had more fun playing music than when I shared the stage with you."
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Valencio Gambino
July 8, 2025
Rip my friend...you will be missed sorely
Paula Brown
September 1, 2017
May you continue to RIP. You were a good friend and loving person
R. Fryer
August 19, 2016
Good dude I had the privilege to know n work with. Prayers up for the family n you're truly missed!
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July 22, 2016
Please accept my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Shane. The loss of a beloved individual like Shane truly grieves the heart. His great talent and humanitarian legacy surely will be remembered.
Those who knew and loved Shane, may you find comfort in knowing that God's Son felt the pain and sorrow that death brings after the death of his friend Lazarus. He gave way to tears. John 11:35. Jesus wept. I weep along with you.
Those who fall asleep in death, God keep in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15
Gwendolyn Presutti of Connecticut.
M Lynn
July 21, 2016
Your light will shine for ever!
Maria Lynn
July 21, 2016
I still cannot believe you are gone... I will never forget you my darling Shane! You sang like an angel. I have your music in my I-pod you placed yourself. By listening to it I feel you close. You made it bigger than any singer..... In my book. Rest in peace...Love, Peace
Pamela Pilgrim
July 17, 2016
Our prayers are with you'll.
July 11, 2016
You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal love comfort the family during your time of sorrow. (Psalm 119;76).
Lariece Wilson
July 6, 2016
Gone too soon..... I could not believe what my ears were hearing or what my eyes were seeing. As I watched the footage over and over hoping that there would be a mistake. Shane touched the lives of many in his short days. Not many people could make me laugh until I could not get my breath, you did that! Thank you for your contributions, to the joy that you shared for a short-term in my life. I pray God's strength for the family and may each day get a little better. RIP Shane
July 5, 2016
To the family:
My deepest condolences for your loss. May God restore double in blessings to your family that you feel in your current sorrow. Our family is praying for yours in this difficult time.
Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; today I declare that I will restore double your former prosperity to you.
-Zechariah 9:12
brandy grasmick
July 4, 2016
shane we went to church togather you were a great friend and I will never forget you you are a angel in the sky sing and dancing miss you my angel
July 3, 2016
Your legacy made us stronger. We won't forget the precious Souls that share Angel Day with you. God Bless the ORLANDO 49!!!!!!!
KAt Brookes
July 1, 2016
Shane, You are so missed! I love you and continue to sing to us from heaven!
God is love
Chris Mason
June 28, 2016
Just thinking about Shane's life that was cut short. Talented and admired and loved by so many. To his family, I think of and pray for you and hope that you find Peace and comfort in knowing that you created such a beautiful human being. God bless.
anne ali
June 28, 2016
My heart aches for your family..may god always be with you.an angel from above.
melissa r
June 28, 2016
All gone to soon over a senseless act! may you all rest in peace. all to young!!!! My heart aches, Sarasota,fl
Johnny Whitaker
June 28, 2016
To Shane's family...my condolences! I still remain speechless and in disbelief! I will never forget the times spent chilling & laughing with Shane in Sterling Manor back in the "good ole days"...You are certainly missed sir!
Staria Crawford
June 27, 2016
Thank you, Shane, for all the Right-on-Time Smiles and Uplifting Music! We Will Miss You Dearly!
Jodi Ebanks
June 27, 2016
Orlando Loves you! Prayers and love to you and your family may your light forever burn bright
letissia
June 26, 2016
May you rest with god now im so so sorry this happend i hope your family knws you will be missed
Mark and Bob McCormick-Fletcher
June 25, 2016
To Shane's family and friends, we are so sorry for your loss. May this talented man rest in peace and guide us from above. We will keep him in our daily prayers.
Charles
June 25, 2016
Tell Jesus I said hello and enjoy your peace.
John Hairston
June 24, 2016
Shane, we will miss you brother. Rest in Paradise.
Dionne A.
June 23, 2016
Sending my deepest condolences to the Tomlinson family. I used to work with his sister many years ago and I recall meeting him once and him been such a nice person. RIP(aradise) Shane.
Tenita Reid
June 23, 2016
Shane, I hope you are in a better place of love, comfort, peace, and beauty, and singing to your heart's desire! Prayers to your loved ones at this time. RIP. Sent with love and with deepest sympathies......
Kaylania Chapman
June 23, 2016
My prayers are with the family.
N. Merritt
June 22, 2016
Shane was a beautiful soul inside and out!!! You will be missed!
Steven and Linda Baldwin
June 22, 2016
Our hearts and prayers go out to the Tomlinson family in this time of sorrow. May God strengthen you and keep you.
Robert Rodriguez
June 22, 2016
A friendship that started in middle school and destined to last a lifetime. Until we meet again I will forever carry the memories! Photoshoots, music studio, the gym, acting a fool, have to sit back and laugh at our American Idol experience lol, and best of all you just being you!
Will forever love you bro!!
Carmen M Luczak
June 22, 2016
My thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry.
Fly on my friend! Fly on.
Christopher NIcholson
June 20, 2016
Shane, you are an Angel to the world. You will be missed in flesh and always embraced in spirit. Thank you so much for allowing God to use you in such a powerful way. You voice will live on my friend. My prayers and positive energy to the family.
God Bless!!!
Chris
Leony
June 20, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. R.I.P <3
Chris Newton
June 20, 2016
The interview with Don Lemon and Shane's parent's was very touching, even though I did not know Shane personally one of my friends on facebook did. My condolences to his family.
Rich Martin Jr.
June 20, 2016
Prayers, strength and heartfelt caring thoughts to your family and friends. God Bless you guardian angel in heaven. RIP in paradise
Karen Alsander
June 20, 2016
I did not know Shane but somehow felt as though I did. I watched the interview Don Lemon did with Shane's parents and I have watched his videos and are praying for the family. He seemed like the kind of person I would have loved to have known. God bless his family.
Janet Seary
June 19, 2016
Shane,
Your story touched my heart. Your death so sad and pointless. Condolences to your parents, relatives and friends. RIP
Dawn A
June 19, 2016
To Shane's parents, after watching your interview with Don Lemon I just couldn't stop thinking about you and I include you in my prayers each day. You said that Shane loved the Lord which will give you blessed assurance that he is a child of the King and is resting with the most high. May the Lord bless you and keep you. So many stand with you in your grief. I will continue to pray for you.
Joyce Brown
June 19, 2016
Rest in peace
June 19, 2016
Shane,
It has been years since we last spoke. High school was long ago but I remember your positive spirit. Just know I fight every day against the same people that took your life. I am so sorry your family will never get to see you gracefully age. Your positive impact on life did not go unnoticed and you touched many in life. I hope your sacrifice will touch the hearts of those that need it most.
Mike
June 19, 2016
June 19, 2016
June 19, 2016
Sending you love and support from Seattle. You will never be forgotten. Blessings to your family.
Mary Henry
June 19, 2016
Mr. and Mrs. Tomlinson....My deepest sympathy to you, your family, and friends. I am so so sorry for your tragic loss. Just reading how the world lost such a beautiful talented person brings tears to my eyes. May the love of your families and friends and all the memories help you through this sorrowful time. I did not known him..but Mr. Tomlinson.....I was so lucky to have met you...as you helped me live life again. When you worked with my father John. Mary Henry..... Orangeburg. NY. RIP Shannw.
Robin Bramlett
June 19, 2016
I didn't know Shane but we had something in common...the love of music. I was just watching his videos and saw that he was a very talented singer. My heart goes out to his parents and all of his close friends and family members during this time. My prayers are with you all.
June 19, 2016
R I P. Singing in Heaven.
linda giron
June 18, 2016
Sending sympathy from Rockland County. Sing with the Angels, Shane.
Tracy Lewis
June 18, 2016
You will be missed! We may have lost touch over the years but my memory of you is strong. Prayers for the family and beautiful memories of you.
Jack Kupferma
June 18, 2016
Words escape me. Blessings and condolences for all Shane's family and friends, including all affected by the enormous tragedy at Pulse in Orlando.
Leonora Curry
June 18, 2016
Rest In Paradise....I didn't know you but I know Nigel....he is amazing and if you were his friend you had to be amazing also. So sorry.....Rest
Dominque Gholson
June 18, 2016
Rest in Piece Shane...let your earthly gifts and voice be shared with the heavens above and beyond! Sending my prayers and condolences to your friend family and loved ones! You will truly be missed!
Laura Lecout
June 18, 2016
The gifts you shared with everyone you came into contact with, will live forever. May you rest in peace.
Tonza Simmons
June 18, 2016
Sending love and light, prayers and condolences to the family during this time of transition from Earth to heaven. May God continue to wrap you in his loving arms for comfort and peace. RIPARADISE Shane!
Charles Walker
June 18, 2016
Shane you will be truly missed bro... We always had a good time!!!
Sinia Braxton
June 18, 2016
This is so tragic the way you were taken. Every picture I see your smile radiates so much live . It's just so unfortunate that you no longer here . Rest in paradise ❤ And may God grant your family and friends The strength they need to pull through
Johnny Faulkner
June 18, 2016
The life of Shane Tomlinson have touched and inspired many people across the world. His memory has made his parents, Mother and Father to all that celebrate Shane's memory !!! Praying for the Family !
Johnny Faulkner
June 18, 2016
To the Mother, Father, Family and Friends, may God bring a joyful healing to your hearts, minds and souls. I was deeply touched by this tragedy in the lost of your son and the lost of the other victims.
Although I did not know your son or the others victims personally, your son seemed to have been a remarkable young black man. I only wished that I could have had the opportunity to have met Shane. The two of you should be proud to have raised a remarkable and talented young man. Many lives the world over will be touched by Shane's memory , like mine has. His memory have made you Mother and Father to all that celebrate his memory. I pray for your daily strength and healing, given by the grace of Almighty God ! May God Bless each of You !!!!!!!!!
Mark Goodman
June 18, 2016
Shane rest in peace. You were truly loved and a talented child of God.
Church
June 18, 2016
Much love and prayers to the family. Weall loved your passion to entertain and make people laugh.
Danielle S.
June 18, 2016
My brother was in the Frequency band with Shane and he spoke highly of him. I can't imagine your pain but I pray for comfort in this time of loss for his family and friends.
Ernest Moody
June 17, 2016
RIP.. my friend...your real journey has just begun. Brother
Cameron Parker
June 17, 2016
You had amazing talent,your voice was like silk....may your soul be at peace
Deborah Belford
June 17, 2016
While watching your interview with Don Lemon, I thought, what amazing parents this young man was born to. And that he must have been very strong...raised with love, wisdom. and faith.
My heart is with you and your family...
Deb Belford.......Bonita Springs, Fl
Holley Rosenberger
June 17, 2016
I am so very Sorry! God truly has a beautiful Angel. With that beautiful voice God needed him to sing with his Angels. May you find peace and comfort. Sending hugs and love! I will have my pastor say a prayer for Shane and your family in church.
If you ever look out and see a Cardinal appear, just know that your Angel is near!
Ron Rodg
June 17, 2016
To the Tomilson family,
Even though I didn't know Shane, from the love that I have learned of him from his friends in New York, he was loved soo much. My deepest sympathy and condolences go out to the Tomilson family. He lives now on as a hero. We love him soo much. We stand with you Tomilson family. New York stands with you
Sarah Wills
June 17, 2016
Rest In Peace Shane. Your smile is so bright. You will be greatly missed by your friends and family. May God give your family and friends the strength to go through this difficult time. People who didn't even know you are touched by the memories your friends and family are sharing about you.
Baby Garcon
June 17, 2016
May the Lord, continue to bless your family, Heaven has a beautiful Angel,
Brandon
June 17, 2016
Shane the time that I met you a few years ago you were nothing but nice and a joy to be around. I will remember the few times we hung out and just know that you're in a better place. #RIPShane
June 17, 2016
Heartfelt prayers to the family and friends of this beautiful soul...so sorry for the loss of your love one.
Camille Tyler
June 17, 2016
I am still at a loss for words. There are so many emotions and feelings running through my mind. My prayers are with your parents, Sister, nephew, family, friends, and extended family as you will forever be my bro. God needed you in his choir more than we needed you here. Your job was done. Rest in Eternal Heavenly Peace. I love and miss you
Camille P Tyler
Michael Branch
June 17, 2016
Brother you have touched so many hearts with your unwavering spirit. You are such a gift that will forever be cherished. Your light is still shinning bright amongst the stars, so every time we look toward the heavens there you will be guiding us through our paths. We love you Shane #boundforglory
To the Tomlinson family and all who loved him rest easy because he sits with the Father now. You all are in my prayers. God bless
Adrian W
June 17, 2016
My most sincere condolences to his family and friends.
steffon lewis
June 17, 2016
S.I.P
Lloyd Williams
June 17, 2016
Only met you once but I'll never forget that smile....SLEEP IN PEACE ♡
Jamar
June 17, 2016
My prayers and sincerest condolences go out to your family, Shane. You will be greatly missed. Thanks for your gift to the world.
Eddie and Jackie Perez
June 17, 2016
To the Tomlinson Family
with heartfelt love, our deepest sympathy during this time of sorrow...
may the memories of his joyous smile and energy serve as serenity to your spirits and forever fill your hearts...we will remember him as the great beautiful soul that will always brightly shine!
...Shane the grace of your voice will soar among the stars and though your presence here cut too short in time, your impression will be everlasting.
Betty Sutton
June 17, 2016
Shane was such a wonderful person. He never had a bad word for anyone and he definitely loved God. My daughter and I enjoyed singing in the choir under his direction. He made us better in so many ways. Please accept our condolences.
Betty Sutton and Kiersten Byrd (Atlanta, GA)
Cindy Chenevert
June 17, 2016
Blessings from Louisiana!!
Lisa Tilley
June 17, 2016
Steve, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Vanessa Cuesta-Minogue
June 17, 2016
Shane you were an amazing person! Your friends from East Ramapo love you! May God bless you always! My condolences to your family. Shane was an unforgettable person who has touched so many lives now and forever.
Calli D Curry
June 17, 2016
Spread your wings, fly high and soar like the eagles.
Rev. Michael Garcia
June 17, 2016
May God bless you my brother. My prayers are with your family and friends. I am so sorry this has happened. RIP
Chanda Ebo
June 17, 2016
Chanda Ebo of Atlanta | Orlando | Dallas
Dearest Shane,
You were so kind, full of life and talent. Now you can sing along with the Angels. You are gone yet you will never be forgotten, your spirit lives within so many of us that you touched. I am blessed to have crossed paths and shared laughs with you. Although we are apart, you will be forever in our hearts my friend ..... so until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
To Mr. and Mrs. Tomlinson and family -
Words cannot express my sorrow for your loss but may these truths sustain you: Shane will always be as close as a memory, and the God of all comfort will always be as close as a prayer. According to Isaiah 57:1-2 "Good people pass away; the godly often die before their time. We must trust that God is protecting them and remember that those who follow godly paths will rest in peace."
Rev. David Dismas
June 17, 2016
Praying that God receives you into Paradise and that He sends angels to comfort your parents, family and friends.
ALONZA BARDEN
June 17, 2016
My DEEPEST. SYMPATHY TO THE ENTIRE TOMLINSON. FAMILY MOM AND HIS DAD. MAY GOD FOREVER SEND COMFORT YOUR WAY IN THE LOSS OF YOUR SON. AND A FRIEND OF MINES..HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBER AS A GREAT GIFT OF GODS. TO YOU ALL AND THE WORLD. .. MY MOM ANNIE B. BARDEN AT 93-YEAR-OLD. SENDS HER CONDOLENCES TO YOU AS WELL
.WE LOVE YOU MR. AND MS. TOMLINSON
Briian Dargon
June 17, 2016
To Mr. and Mrs. Tomlinson: Although I have lost, I have never lost a child. I cannot imagine what that pain is like. However, I do know that I would not wish it on anyone. I ask that you find some comfort in the love you shared for each other, your faith and what I'm sure are great memories. SHANE!!!! I did not know you personally but from everything I've read and seen, you were and are loved. Continue sharing your song in ascension.
Rev. Joe Alway-Baker
June 17, 2016
You will always remain in our thoughts. Rest in peace. Sing with the Angels.
Dexter Williams
June 17, 2016
I don't know you Shane, but you didn't deserve this, none of you did. Rest in Peace.
June 17, 2016
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Tomlinson, my deepest sympathy. I didn't know him, but I got to see him in some videos Stan has posted. What an infectious smile he had.Xenia Tomlinson
Lynn Preston
June 17, 2016
Mr and Mrs Tomilnson,
my deepest condolence to you and all your family. my son David was a friend of Shane's. God has another angel in his home. May God bless your family. Your son was a true class act.
Lorenzo Shepherd
June 17, 2016
Shane you were an amazing human being, so loving, caring, just a very large gentle and beautiful spirit. I am glad I had the chance to know you and I am the better for it. Rest in paradise my friend you will never be forgotten. 'Til we meet again.
June 16, 2016
Dear Mr.and Mrs. Tomlinson,
My condolences go out to you and your family for your loss. I personally didn't know Shane but I've heard what a great Singer he was and my heart goes out to you and all the family for their loss.
Sincerely,
Kimberly Moton
Winston Salem,NC
Daniel Hall
June 16, 2016
I did not know Shane, but after seeing his parents on Don Lemon, I wanted to know more about this charismatic and talented singer. In watching clips of him performing one thing that you can see in his talent - he was the brightest star on the stage with that mega-watt smile and boundless energy. I hope his parents can find peace in the days and years to come. I am sure if love can keep Shane's memory alive - there will be no shortage there. It seems everyone he met, he touched.
Julee Silampa
June 16, 2016
I did not know Shane but have been watching coverage on Orlando and with all the love and admiration I've seen for him, I just wanted to add my sympathies for your loss. God added another angel to watch over his family and friends.
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