Shaw David KINSLEY

Shaw was my boss in NYC . I was starting out in the garment Industry back in 1980 .He was the merchandise manager . I was a 20 year old just starting my journey in the garment industry .He was a great boss learned so much from him .There was one thing he did that I did not understand the significance of it at the time . I was a young woman and he got me into the University Club where women were not allowed .Wasn't till 1986 women were allowed . From what I have read he left behind a...

My heart breaks at this news..... I now live in Alabama and just today, Dec. 22nd, I learned of Shaw's death! He was a man of tireless energy and vision! His contributions to the Presidio will never be matched. I spent five years knowing and working with Shaw! All to my benefit more than his! He was a friend and is missed as a friend! Audios, amigo..... Jim Rogers

This wonderful man was a much loved part of my childhood. His zany humor and love of a good read made a lasting impression upon me. The copy of Jane Eyre he gave me at age 10 was a treasured possession. His uncanny ability to mimic Scottish, Irish and English accents + his love of improvising little comic bits made for wonderful funny memories. We used to laugh so much in our backyard making up ridiculous "shows" with him!
Grateful to have told him all of this recently; deeply saddened by...

My sincere condolences to Shaw's extended family. Shaw was a tireless advocate for the preservation of Arizona history. I just recently learned of his passing and am saddened to know we lost a friend way too soon. We all mourn his loss and will celebrate his memory forever. Please contact the Tubac Presidio State Park and Museum if you are interested in being notified of the Memorial in Shaw's honor that is being planned for this fall of 2017. Thank you.

Can it be a whole month since Shaw left us? It is hard to believe that we will no longer see him striding through the Presidio garden, settling into a seat at the Symphony, selecting a beautiful book from his packed bookcases, or presenting a lecture filled with insights and humor. His approach to life was an inspiration and a challenge to his friends to meet each day as he did -- with joy, gratitude, curiosity, enthusiasm, and compassion. And gratitude is what we feel for the gift of his...

Shaw was an enlightened individual. My brothers and I met him in April of 2016 to talk about a potential exhibit on the Baca Float and the loss of many homesteads with displaced families. Our family lost their homesteads in this episode of Santa Cruz Valley history.
Shaw was intrigued by our presentation and made the exhibit happen despite being diagnosed with the illness he succumbed to.

He was a magical person. He was very positive with a can do attitude despite some personal...

Touched and saddened to hear that one of the true lights and luminaries of the border region has gone out. We are all the poorer for this loss.
Shaw was truly a noble and selfless servant to the causes and the people who were blessed to be part of his life. He was gracious, educated, intelligent, funny and warm. I will treasure the times I spent in his presence. He took every endeavor and challenge presented to him to a higher level of understanding and service. In that way he was a...