Shaun Adam Vilan

Not a day goes by that we don't miss you son. You would be so proud of your son right now he is an amazing young man now at 19 years old. I love you and miss you...until i can hug you again, mom xoxoxo

Karen,
I just heard about the tragic loss of one my good friends, I attended Wilmington Jr. High with Shaun, many laughs and many basketball games during our lunch time, I can't believe it this happened to him, i'll pray for him as well as Chip, they are both looking over us now.....

Dear Karen,
I only had the opportunity to meet Shaun once. My opinion was this is a good guy---very nice, very intelligent. Such a short visit but it will always remain in my memory.
Fate can be cruel but our memories always overcome adversity. Your memories will too Karen. Keep good thoughts of Shaun and look to the future. It will turn out to be better than you can ever imagine.
Believe, have hope. Time brings change but memories are always.
Mine of Shaun are forever.
Love...

Dear Karen, I have not seen Shaun since he was a baby and what a beautiful one he was. I remember how beautiful your smile was when I first saw you holding him and know that must be how beautiful the smile on Jesus' mother, Mary, must have looked like when she first held him. That is how I will always remember Shaun. Not like what happened. May he rest in peace and be there when we all join him in heaven one day. Karen, you and your family will always be in our prayers and thoughts forever....

Dear Karen,
I have wanted to write to you and tell you how much Shaun meant to our family. I know how much Kevin and Nicole loved Shaun but I am not sure you know how much I loved him. Shaun introduced Kevin and Nicole, he was present for their engagement, and he stood up as the bestman starting them on their new life together. I realized a few days after Shaun's passing why Kevin kept telling me he wanted to wait to marry Nicole until Shaun was able to attend. If he would of married...

Karen, Lil' Lew, Krystle, and Mikey-

I am so happy that I was able to make it to Temecula. I am sorry that it was for such an occasion. All of you are in my thoughts constantly. I love all of you very much even though visits are few and far between.
He meant a great deal to many people and I was so happy to have him as family. Thank you for the memories Crowley/Brooks family and I hope we can have many more wonderful memories to come!

I am ALWAYS here to lean on. Love...

Karen:

Gosh, it's been a long time -- I can't remember if the last time I saw you was at Michelle's wedding or Shannon's shower. My biggest memory of Shaun was at Michelle's wedding when he fell asleep and me, unknowing person that I was, just took him and put him in the car to sleep without your knowledge. This was before I knew what true parenting was like. Boy were you ever mad at me! It's a shame that we haven't seen each other in so long of a time, but my prayers and love are...

Dear Shaun,
From the first time (while growing within your mother’s womb) I felt your karate kick on the palm of my hand did I know of your strength and determination. Your wisdom, humor, and generous loving spirit I would learn about in the years to follow. Through hard times or good times your light always shone brightly, and forever will. Little Dillan says that if we look high in the sky that you will be the "buffest" star smiling down upon us. You are loved, my sweet nephew . . ....

Karen. You, Krystel, Lewis, and Mike are all in my heart. Shaun was family to me. I was there with you from the begining of his beginings and can't believe he has been taken from us. He was such a special person in every sence. He grew up to be such a fine young man with a compansion for all. I love you so much and am thankful that you are surrounded by friends and lots of love. I'm always here. Love Jeanne