SHANE MURPHY

Dear Nancy and family,

After watching video of Shane's flights of boldness, I was grateful for his having taken a camera along so we could share a moment of his life. He knew the acceleration, the speed, the wind chill, carving through the thickness of air, the sounds of free flight, to do the impossible!

"Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but...

Nancy and Ashley, our deepest sympathies are with you. Shane was a great kid, so energetic, vivacious and he always seemed to have a huge smile. We are so sorry for your loss.

Dan Betzaida and family, I share your sorrow and pain. You are in my prayers. Anna

Nancy, words can not express how sorry I am for you and your family. My prayers are for you to have the strength to endure this sadness and loss. My thoughts are with you, Ellen.

Nancy, my deepest sympathy and prayers to you and family in the loss of Shane. He was a very successful young man with many adventures.

Our family's thoughts are with you all and particularly Shane's mother Nancy, my respected friend and colleague. Thanks for all the wonderful things the Murphy-Taylor family have added to our lives over the years!

Shane was an inspiration. The world is a better place for having known him and sadder place for his loss.

Nancy, Ashley and Shane's family and friends, my deepest sympathy.