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Dave Hawley
August 10, 2024
I think about Tim a lot, mainly his love of family. Blessings to you all.
Dave Hawley
August 10, 2023
I know this is an especially difficult time for you please know that I hold Tim and your family very dear to me
Luann Weigand
August 10, 2020
Dear O'Shaughnessy Family,
It was such a pleasure to spend time with some of you this spring and to be reminded of what a beautiful group you all are! I know you continue to gain strength from each other as you go forward with your daily lives while celebrating Tim's contributions during his all-too-short time here among you. Please know that each of you are in my prayers today as you remember Tim and the extraordinary impact he had on all of you, and the world. May you each feel how deeply you are loved by those of us who support you. God bless, Luann Weigand
January 12, 2017
Dear Gerry, Priscilla and family,
Bruce and I were very shocked to learn of Timothy's passing. I am so sorry. My heart is truly broken for your loss. I have many fond memories of Timothy as his nanny. I will always cherish these and hold them close to my heart. Tim will certainly be missed. Please accept our deepest sympathy. God bless you all.
With all our love,
Jackie, Bruce, Matthew and Timothy Griekspoor
Romain Rigby
January 10, 2017
Dear O'Shaughnessy family,
I am deeply saddened and shocked to hear of Tim's passing. I only just learned of his tragic loss after recently reactivating my Facebook account.
Tim and I were classmates years ago at CIEE @ Beijing University. We became friends during our time there, but unfortunately lost contact over the years since.
The Tim I remember was an incredibly understated, humble and very friendly guy. We always enjoyed talking about business and strategy. I've met a lot of people from different cultures and in different parts of the world over the years--in terms of sheer kindness and good-hearted-ness, Tim was truly a giant. I feel blessed to have known him.
My thoughts and love go out to family and friends.
marcus Lovett
December 4, 2016
Dear Conor,
I am as sad as I have ever been over your loss of your brother. I cannot imagine what that is like for you, but i want you to know I am here if you ever want to talk. 917-716-6443
I only had a couple of chances to meet Tim. The second time, In July, he reminded me a lot of you, big hearted and sweetly caring.
My Grandfather, Marcus, rest his soul, used to sing the same chorus of a song, over and over to me, as a kid.
The words were
"Brighten the corner where you are,
Brighten the corner where you are,
A ship that's lost from harbor amy be drawn across the bar.
Brighten the corner where you are!!"
Tim did that, and continues to do it somewhere much much better!!
You do that, here!! (That was what you did for me at Meghan's wedding.)
As time passes, certain memories may fade, but always remember that with each passing day you and your family are getting closer and closer to being with Tim again.
Please give your family my love,
Marcus Lovett (your Phantom friend)
Matt & Debbie Jecker
November 15, 2016
Dear Jerry & Priscilla, Matt and I send our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our prayers are with you and the family.
October 17, 2016
Dear Gerry, Priscilla,and family,
Was so sad to hear of your loss of Tim, your youngest son. Please know I hold all of you in my prayers.
Judy Wright (former employee)
Alexander Pyntikov
October 11, 2016
Dear Gerry, Priscilla and O'Shaughnessy family,
We just realized from media about the tragedy happened with your son and brother. No one can prepare us for a loss, it comes like a swift wind. We are sure he is now resting in the arms of our Lord.
Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Alex and Natasha Pyntikov
Doug and Dina Isern
September 3, 2016
Gerry, Dina and I are terribly sorry for you and Priscilla. We hope that your mourning will come to an end soon from this incredible loss.
Dick and Jill Webb
September 1, 2016
Gerry and Priscilla, we just heard about your son Tim. We are so very sorry for your loss. The strength and love of your family will be there for you all now. A short life Tim may of had...but a life full of love and adventure he had being the son of Gerry and Priscilla. Our deepth sympathy from Denver, colorado....Dick and Jill Webb.
Fabian Schneider
August 31, 2016
Dear O'Shaughnessy family,
I am deeply saddened and still shocked by the loss of Tim a great friend and classmate.
At the same time I am honored and blessed to have known Tim - a true blessing to all our lives. Remembering his wonderful and inspiring soul will forever remain in our hearts.
Tim was the most humble, knowledgeable and helpful person I knew - never hesitating when friends needed help.
I clearly remember the first meeting with Tim: We all just arrived in Hong Kong having a 1.5 year MBA journey ahead. I was new to the city, new to the school and did not speak the local language. It was already evening that day and I needed to buy beddings for the student dormitory. In front of the student house Tim and I met the first time. We had a short discussion and I told him that I had to go to the city to get these things. Even though he didn't know me, he directly replied: I know where you can get it and I speak Mandarin, so let me go with you. I was impressed by his answer because we just met 5 minutes ago and he already offered his great help. Tim showed me a local store which was quite far away from the university and helped me buying all the stuff I needed by using his perfect Mandarin skills.
Helpfulness, humility and wisdom were among his greatest characteristics and from day to day I learned to appreciate these more and more.
No one can prepare us for such a big loss. But take comfort in knowing that Timothy will continue living in our memories.
Fabian Schneider (HKUST classmate)
John Kreis
August 29, 2016
Dear Gerry and Priscilla,
Cathy and I mourn the loss of your beloved son.
John Kreis
At a tea house in Hong Kong.
Jeff Owings
August 29, 2016
Dear Mr. and Mrs. O'Shaughnessy,
I have had the privilege of knowing Tim for over a decade now. Even though I'm from Wichita, I didn't meet him until college during his one of many visits to Lawrence.
After college, I moved to Moscow and Tim moved to various parts of China and around the US and I would occasionally bump into him in Wichita over the holidays. We always exchanged pleasantries and talks of our travels and cultivated plans in the wee hour of the morning to visit each other in the respective countries in which we were living.
In spite of all the years I've known Tim, I didn't really get to know until this last November in Hong Kong at the wedding of Matthew Wilson. I've always known Tim to be kind, brilliant, and funny, but it wasn't until this trip that I realized the depth of these wonderful traits Tim possessed and the astonishing level of humility your son possessed.
Since that trip we did a much better job of staying in touch and I am going to miss our conversations and discussions of trips that will never be carried out. Your son is one of the most wonderful people I've had the privilege of knowing in my life. People like Tim are few and far between and the world will be much better off if people shared Tim's love of knowledge, humility and compassion for others. Earth's loss is truly Heaven's gain.
My heart breaks for your family and I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with your family and Tim's friends.
Rest in Peace, my friend. Godspeed in the next chapter of your already extraordinary journey.
Jordan Blumenthal
August 26, 2016
I have found myself at a loss for words over the past week. I have been here multiple times, never able to convince myself that I have produced something worthy of Tim. I will miss our conversations about politics and family. I will miss the long nights spent planning out business strategy.
Tim was humble when he had every excuse not to be. Always more proud of his friends and families accomplishments above his own. A cross-cultural renaissance man. The most interesting man in the world. In every aspect of my life, I am better from having known Tim. My thoughts and love go out to the entire O'Shaugnessy family and friends.
Sandro Aboitiz
August 26, 2016
Tim O! The world was truly a better place with you in it. A heart of gold and an unparalleled zest for life and the many adventures that it brings. You have touched my life in more ways than you will ever know. I am extremely grateful, proud, and honored to have gotten the chance to call you my friend. Thanks for being a part of my journey in HK. I promise that your legacy will live on forever, especially through Reunion Capital. Rest well, my friend.
Ann (Parry) Miller
August 25, 2016
Dear Gerry and Prisciila,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Best to you,
Mary Beth Buettner
August 24, 2016
Timothy was one of my sweet first graders. I loved being his teacher and I know he will be missed. My sympathies to your family
James Bent
August 23, 2016
Lifting you all up in prayer and asking for peace and strength that goes beyond understanding... Tim was a great guy and will be greatly missed.
Malika & Chirayu Amin, India
August 22, 2016
Dear Gerry & Priscilla,
We were shocked to hear about the sad demise of Timothy.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. During this period of grief, our prayers are with all of you.
With warm regards,
Malika & Chirayu
Murtaza Hashwani
August 21, 2016
Gerry & Pricilla, heard about the loss of your youngest son, Tim. Please accept my sincere condolences and sympathy during this most difficult period.
Charline Beebe
August 20, 2016
I am so very sorry for your loss. May God bless you and give you comfort with His love and grace.
Jan & Rich Davis
August 19, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Patrick Edwards
August 19, 2016
Gerry and Priscilla, just heard of your loss. Timothy Patrick sounds like the son we would all like to have had, so sorry.
Kim Romig
August 19, 2016
My memories of Tim are from 7th grade math class at WCS!!! Always so distracted and holding a bunch of disorganized papers, but so sharp and always, always a smile on his face!!! He had something about him that we knew he'd grow up to be very successful, and indeed he did! He was such a positive person and just loved life!!! But, it sounds like, beyond successful, he was a warm and kind person, which says so much more! I so enjoyed reading of his life. He will be greatly missed. Love and prayers and hugs to all the family and dear close friends. Kim Romig
Austin Moore
August 19, 2016
O'Shaughnessy family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember first getting to know Tim at a tennis tournament in high school. Not only was he a terrific player, but he was also a supportive teammate and true gentleman to everyone around him. He had an understated sense of kindness and humor that his family and friends knew well. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
jinx moore
August 19, 2016
Dear O'Shaughnessy family,
I was so sorry to learn of Tim's death. My heart breaks for you.
Although I did not have the pleasure of knowing him, I feel after reading the wonderful tribute in the Eagle, that I have a sense of who this fine young man was.
You no doubt have many wonderful memories of him that will always be a part of you. What a remarkable young man.
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Priscilla and Jerry, special love and hugs to you.
Fondly,
Jinx Saggau Moore
Sam Northey
August 18, 2016
Dearest Tim, just drove past the Forbidden City, it is such a beautiful day here in Beijing. You'd love it! On my way to join our China Club 'geme'r' for a lunch in your honour. Thinking of you and your family xxx
Celia Chen
August 18, 2016
Tim, your intelligence, passion for life and entrepreneurial spirit enlightened the conversation every time. It's lucky to have you in our MBA journey in Hong Kong.
May God give you eternal rest.
Peipei Chen
August 18, 2016
Last year, Tim O presented his excellent oil project at the second floor of LSK, HKUST MBA building. I was impressed by his talent and generosity on sharing. I thought he would become an extraordinary leader after graduation. Six months ago, on our graduation ceremony, he sat besides me. We talked and congratulated each other. I still remembered his joyance. Just several days ago, he chatted happily with us by Wechat in Chinese. Everything is so vividly that it's hard to believe he past away suddenly.
In my memory, Tim is such a nice and talented gentleman, always humble and polite, treating everyone equally and kindly. I was shocked and felt very sorry by his passing. May him rest in peace. Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences. Tim O'Shaughnessy always exists in my memory.
While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil. - John Taylor
With love and sympathy,
Mike Guan
August 18, 2016
No words can describe how i am feeling now for you. But remember that you are not alone and we are always with you. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
Derek Shen
August 18, 2016
Hey bro how are you! Till now i still feel really bad and can't believe what had happened. I still remember the first time we met in campus and you really amazed me with your fluent mandarin. We formed a team to run China club and we worked together and we had great time. We met to discuss about your business and what a pity that I didn't join your business at last minute. For me you are a good friend, smart and humble. I have never seen a foreigner who understands Chinese culture so much. Bro I really miss you. Wish you had a good time up there.
Elaine Yang
August 18, 2016
RIP
Dave Tan
August 18, 2016
Thank you Tim, for being such a wonderful friend to me. You have definitely made a difference in an important stage of my life and I shall cherish the good memories we have together. You will be missed. Will miss listening to your extraordinary points of views on life. Will miss your charisma in standing out amongst the crowd. Will miss your zest in fun and work and everything else about you. Extending my heartfelt sympathy and condolences to Tim's family.
Lambert Wang
August 18, 2016
Tim is one of the smartest and humblest people i have ever seen. His pass is a great loss for you and us. At this moment, i can imagine it must be the hardest time in your life right now. I just want you know i am proud of having a classmate as great as Tim and will memorize him forever. Please be strong at this moment as we all are together with you and pray for him. May Tim rest in peace.
Paul Zhang
August 18, 2016
I'll always remember you as the smartest most humble guy in the room.
You are undeniably patient, genuinely virtuous and always full of smiles.
I will remember you as the guy who always forgot he left his apartment door open, helped me understand the world better, had the brightest most ingenuous smile ever. Every time we spoke, I learned something surprising about you and the world. I will remember you Tim.
Rest in peace.
Michael Yuan
August 18, 2016
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Tim was such an intelligent and wonderful gentleman. I truly enjoyed the time when we spoke in a mix of English and Mandarin. Tim always had so many exciting stories to tell. You could always learn something new from him. Tim always has smiles on his face. You would always be encouraged, and feel you should be happy and smile too. May Tim rest in peace and his smile is always with us.
Sam
August 18, 2016
Dear Gerry, Priscilla, Michael, Conor, Lael, Grant, Clare, Kate, Nick, Colin and all the wonderful people in Tim's life that I have yet to get to meet,
Tim had a wonderful way of putting you at ease; he took such pleasure in making you smile and had such rich humility. Three strong characteristics stick out in my mind, his devotion to friends, a not-so-great perception of time and an insatiable enthusiasm for life. More than anything, Tim gave the best hugs!!
Despite only knowing Tim since 2014, I have so many fond memories of him.
I remember the first time we met was because we were both interested in entrepreneurship there were so many people in the class who had come to join the discussion. It was also the first time I met someone else not born Chinese who was passionate about China and had such a strong grasp of the language. We were the two Chinese speaking laowai' who didn't need to go to compulsory Chinese class. As the only two foreign VPs for the China Club, there was a really special connection between us.
Then there was sailing, an area where Tim was quietly a pro by my standards. He and I ended up in the same red eye slot for a 24 hour charity race at Hebe Haven, Tim was Skipper and incidentally full of beans despite there being absolutely no wind and the middle of the night. He was the master of pumping the rudder which at least got us moving. We sat on the water for a few hours, chatting about business and past experiences. Tim was always super busy person, always surrounded by friends: I really cherish having had some quality one-on-one time with him.
I remember the night of his birthday two years ago in LKF, which was a joint party with a german classmate, Fabian, Tim got us all a table at Dragon-i and next to us was a group of guys from Shenzhen who had ordered a bucket of Veuve-Clicquot and were smoking really bad Chinese cigarettes. Tim and I felt so at ease chatting and joking in Chinese with these strangers. In an instant they became our friends.
Our last conversation was on wechat a few weeks back, we'd planned to meet up in Beijing. There is a great little video from November 4 2015 that Tim posted on his Chinese wechat from Wailian Chuguo. I have saved the video and will cherish it. Sadly my other phone had many more photos and videos of him, but that phone no longer works.
Tim, your memory will live on in so many peoples' hearts. Heaven is lucky today, but we know you already had so many qualities of an Angel in this life.
You will be sorely missed my friend.
Jessica Dervyn
August 18, 2016
We were the study group teammates of Tim. We were the default groupmates for all the core courses during the MBA program so we spent quite a bit of time preparing reports and analyzing cases together. He was the resident big brother of the team but also the most warm hearted. We remember when he went home to get us Kansas City caps to remember him for Christmas. This news feels so sudden for the group and we feel an incredible loss with his passing.
As teammates of Tim, we all have fond memories of working with him, but what will remain with us are the times we shared outside the classroom: the jokes, classic Tim moments and the instances he imparted his life's wisdom to us. We are deeply saddened by the loss of a brother but we know that we have one more angel in heaven watching over us.
Ritz chu
August 18, 2016
Tim was one of the most intelligent people I knew and yet he was also one of the most humble and generous. I remember talking about taking up my exchange in Northwestern University in Evanston and Tim immediately mentions: bro, you don't have to spend a dime for lodging there, I'll talk to my relatives and make sure you're accommodated.
Tim really had one of the biggest hearts of anyone I knew. He always made sure to volunteer help if anyone needed it.
Tim, thank you for being such a wonderful friend. You'll always be remembered.
Bella Zhang
August 18, 2016
Calm, humble, and wise. The deeper I got to know Tim the more I was attracted. He never hesitated offering help on my study. My heart overflowed with gratitude to have Tim as my teammate, advisor, witness of my wedding and all-time friend. I feel deeply sad for the loss. He will be remembered truly and deeply.
Carlson Li
August 18, 2016
Dear Mr. and Mrs. O'Shaughnessy,
I am writing to extend my deepest sympathies over the loss of your son. He was a great friend and an even better person in every aspect. I can tell you on behalf of all of his HKUST classmates that he will be sorely missed and will always be in our hearts. Tim was my roommate at HKUST when we were still in the dorms together. I still remember the time he bought me a cake for my birthday and how he made sure I got home alright when I had a little too much to drink one night. Even when we moved out of the dorms, he was always a gracious host and invited us to gatherings at his house. I'll always remember the smile he always had and the way he always looked out for others before thinking about himself. I can not even imagine the sorrow you must feel now but please have heart that the Tim I know is probably making the best of his situation now and is still smiling in heaven.
With much love and sympathy for your loss
Niklas Vesely
August 18, 2016
Dear Alex, dear Paul, dear Sharon,
can you please pass these words to TimO's family on my behalf?
Thank you so much for compiling the messages and arranging an event in Hong Kong.
Dear Family of Timothy O'Shaughnessy
I am so sorry and very sad about the loss of Timothy.
Timothy was very helpful and forthcoming. I very much enjoyed our conversations. Sometimes we shared insights on entrepreneurial ideas, other times we would debate about politics. However always, Timothy had smart ideas, lots of knowledge, and an interesting new perspective.
I thought he will either take over the business-world or become president of the USA.
I will miss our conversations.
Lots of love from Germany
This is in my birthday, we disscuss the future plan of our club and our lives. But now....
Guang YANG
August 18, 2016
Dear Tim' Family,
I am Alex YANG, Tim's classmate in HKUST, and we just met days ago in Beijing.
I am still shocked by the sad news of Tim O'Shaughnessy. I want to write to you at the first time I saw the email, but it so hard for me to believe this truth till now. I am still waiting for his return to Beijing and guide him to other wonderful part of this city.
Tim is such a great person and close friend in China club. He bridged west and east culture in our class with his kindness and passion. I still remember the first Chinese culture event we organized, which is a completely failure. We prepared so hard but only one participator in the end, but Tim still cheer the team up and give a serious speech to the only audience. And I still remember the time we discuss his Chinese name in Shanghai. It was just so many good times together.
I am so sorry that your family lost such a good member and the parents lost such a son. My best wishes to the family. And may Tim O'Shaughnessy rest in peace.
B.R.
Alex YANG
Ron Clark
August 18, 2016
Please accept my sincere condolences and sympathy during this most difficult period.
Luann Hull
August 18, 2016
Dear Priscilla, Gerry, Michael, Conor, Clare, Lael,and Kate, I was privileged to have a wonderful conversation recently with Michael, who, when I asked to update me on the family, shared extensively about Tim, offering great pride in his brother's many, many accomplishments. I am deeply saddened by this great loss for all of you, and for the multitude of others also feeling this tremendous loss, whose lives he touched. I know you will each be repeatedly uplifted and fortified by that "multitude of others" as they will undoubtedly continue to share their stories on how Tim touched their lives. You will remain in my heart and my prayers. With my love and deepest sympathy. Luann Hull
Dean and Nancy Wright
August 18, 2016
Dear O'Shaunessy family:
Our family holds you close in our prayers as you remember a life so well lived. He will be remembered as an intregal part of a wonderfully loving , close family.
Fraser Smith
August 18, 2016
It was truly a pleasure to get to know Tim while we studied at HKUST together. Tim's great nature, knowledge of all subjects and enthusiasm for life was infectious and led to many a great discussion and a great friendship. Laura and I will forever hold those memories close to our hearts. I have never known someone to be so loved by so many people and I hope he can be a role model to how we live our lives in the future.
Love,
Fraser and laura
Siobhan & Deirdre Mallon
August 18, 2016
Sincere sympathy to Priscilla, Gerry, Michael, conor, clare, lael, kate, & your nonnie Maryellen. Can't believe that Timothy has been taken from this life at a very young age. We both had the privilege of being Au Pair's from Ireland and have fond memories of Timothy. He was a cute & adorable wee boy, full of fun & laughter.
Jane & Andy Schlapp
August 18, 2016
We think of Tim, smiling and towheaded, walking into tennis behind his older brother. Always smiling, always casually confident. An old soul.
Thinking of him and his family.
Matt Somma
August 18, 2016
To the O'Shaughnessy family,
Please accept my condolences. Tim was a special person and a fantastic friend. I always held him in the highest regard, both personally and professionally. He was so considerate and thoughtful. My prayers are with Tim and your entire family.
Respectfully,
Matt
Alastair Walling
August 18, 2016
Dear O'Shaughnessys,
Timmy was such a wonderful person that I cannot imagine the extent of your grief right now. He must have crammed three lifetimes into those thirty-two years. There are so many things to miss about him, but for me it would be the hours we would spend talking at partiesso engrossed in a discussion about a book, or history, or economics, or philosophy that we became oblivious to everything around us. I remember once we only called it quits when we realized the sun was coming up.
Much LOVE--DUCK
Casey Schuetz
August 18, 2016
My heart truly breaks for all of you. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time and always. Love to all of you!
Dana Taitz
August 17, 2016
Dear Gerry and Priscilla,
Andrew and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of your son.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find strength during this difficult time.
Our sincere sympathy,
Dana and Andrew Taitz
Kevin, Colleen, Kevin, Connor and Caimin Falls
August 17, 2016
Our deepest condolences. Our entire family will keep your entire family in our thoughts and prayers. May god bless all of you at this most difficult time.
Kathy Mihelic
August 17, 2016
Gerry, Priscilla, Michael, Conor, Clare, Lael & Kate -- We are so so so sad to learn of your tragic loss of Tim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this painful time and hope that the happy memories of your time with him will carry you through one day at a time. With Love, Dan & Kathy (Corbin) Mihelic
Kari Olson
August 17, 2016
I was so sad to hear about Tim's passing. I enjoyed him as a student very much and was pleased to learn he enjoyed literature so much. I hope you will all feel God's arms wrapped tightly around you during this difficult time.
Karen O'Shaughnessy
August 17, 2016
My daughters and I send you prayers and love. It was a privilege for all of us to get to know this loving young man with a smile and kind words for all, a gentle loving soul. May your united strength help you all in the following days and months.
Ty Lighner
August 17, 2016
Dear O'Shaughnessy Family and Friends:
Our family is deeply saddened to hear of Timothy's passing. It was the passing of one loved and admired by many. Timothy was a year older than I but I remember him being such a nice person, always asking how other people were doing and what they were up to. He put others first, and was a brilliant person. I have very fond memories of him from Collegiate Middle School and other activities in High School, and many years after. Our prayers are with Timothy, his Family, and his friends at this most tragic time.
Yours deeply and truly,
The Lightner Family
Jack & Mallory Hannah
August 17, 2016
Dear O'Shaughnessy Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of Tim--such a dear, special person taken far too soon. We've been praying for peace and comfort from God for all who loved him. We hope in the Lord and pray that you find strength in knowing Tim is with Him. We pray for difficult times now and in the future and wish to join you in celebrating the wonderful life and legacy Tim left behind.
All our love-
Jack, Mallory, Julia and Lucy Hannah
Molly Beeler Corba
August 17, 2016
Dear O'Shaughnessy Family, We have just learned of your very tragic loss. We are so incredibly sorry. Our entire family will keep your entire family in our thoughts and prayers.
Marian Hagler
August 17, 2016
So enjoyed working with Timothy. What a tremendous person with tons of energy, insight and ideas to offer the world. We will cherish his memory. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
liz bardin
August 17, 2016
Dear O'Shaughnessy family -
I am so terribly sorry to hear about Timothy. You are all in my prayers. I have so many fond memories of him in his younger years. God bless you all during this time. Sending you all much love.
Sincerely,
Liz Bardin (Lizzie B)
Margaret Healy
August 17, 2016
May God comfort your family, surrounded by loved ones. Be at peace with the knowledge that God will take good care of Tim. And feel supported though our prayers.
Emily O'Shaughnessy
August 17, 2016
Tim, we still can't believe it. You left too soon. You were such a warm, friendly, genuine soul. The world was a better place with you in it. Prayers to your amazing family. May God give them comfort in the difficult times ahead. We are honored to have known you! Missing you every day.
Emily, Blake, Gates, and Smith O'Shaughnessy
Christian and Stefanie Hourani
August 17, 2016
Tim really embodied the definition of a gentleman: He had a deep love and respect for his family, which was apparent to all who knew him. He was a loyal, generous, and genuine friend, who always put the comfort of others before himself. Tim had a way of building people up, and people felt at ease when they were around him. He really was kind and respectful to everyone, whether they were family, friend, or a stranger. Tim will be forever in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest condolences to the O'Shaughnessy family.
Corey Steven (Saleh)
August 17, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the O'Shaughnessy family. We are all better people for have knowing Tim. He has touched hundreds of lives. May his infections smile and laugh always live on in our hearts.
August 17, 2016
Dear Priscilla and Gerry,
We so liked Timothy and will never forget the time we spent together in Israel. A truly fine and rare personality. May God bless his soul and help you in this huge loss.
Loving thoughts come your way from Jim and Boulie Marlas.
Michaela jomar
August 17, 2016
Sorry to hear about Timothy.
Marcia Simon
August 17, 2016
Dear Jerry and Priscilla,
I was so sorry to hear about Tim. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Love always,
Marcia
Ryan Gates
August 17, 2016
My deepest condolences, my thoughts are with you all.
August 17, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family during this difficult time. May God bring peace to the whole family.
-The Cohen Family
Ben, Kari, Sarge & Webb
Mike Malever
August 17, 2016
Condolences.
Wadsworth's
August 17, 2016
Tim was a very intelligent and accomplished person. We will miss his contributions to improve our world. We were blessed to have him here. He is truly an angel among us.
john wadsworth
August 17, 2016
Timothy was just a great person. So intelligent and well accomplished. He will be missed by so many, yet we were blessed to have him with us.
Peter Loo
August 17, 2016
My deepest condolences to the family. It has been awhile since I talked with Tim, but he was always a great guy to be around. God bless you all.
Teresa Perkins
August 17, 2016
Tim, I only had a chance to meet you one time but it was a pleasure. My heart is breaking for your family but I also know you are now in great hands with our Father in Heaven.
Nes Weigand
August 17, 2016
About 8 years ago, I was in Shanghai on a work trip and decided to explore on my own after dinner, wandering around an area called Xintiandi, which was recommended to me by the only person I knew who had ever spent time in Shanghai, Tim. I soon found myself lost and with a battery-depleted cell phone. Proceeding to get even more lost and then nervous that I would ever find my way back around this city I'd never been to, I approached the first American-looking folks I'd seen in 30 minutes to ask for directions. "Oh we're headed that way, follow us.", said these ex-pats named Charles and Kevin. After some Q&A while we walked, the fact that I went to Notre Dame came up, and they looked back at me and said at nearly the exact same time, "you don't know Tim O'Shaughnessy, do you?". I don't know that I've ever been more relieved to have found a mutual friend in my life, and I replied back, "of course, Timmy's my cousin."
But what was amazing about this night for me is not the fact that Tim was such an affable, welcoming, and genuine person that he, of course, knew and had befriended the only people I happened to randomly run into in Shanghai (earlier, being lost, I remember thinking 'God, how I wished Tim was living here now so I had someone to call' - how perfectly fateful that I should run into two of his countless friends there). What was more amazing, looking back, is how fondly I remember the Tim-centered conversation during the next two hours with Kevin and Charles, as I wound up joining them for a few beers. Normally, after realizing a mutual connection with someone, you might share a story, but the conversation moves on from there. This night with these two new friends of mine in Shanghai, we literally sat there over beers and told loving, funny and incredible stories about my cousin, batting them back and forth like an endless tennis rally. I wish Tim could hear us now, three people he knew well just sitting over beers and singing his praises all night, story after story about his remarkable intellect, his uncanny wit, his tight bonds with his parents, brothers, sisters and his endless sea of friends like us. I remember this so fondly because at the end of the night, Charles and Kevin and I realized we didn't learn much at all about each other, saying "Gosh all we did was tell stories about Tim all night."
Exactly as we should have.
I pray that all of you will spend this week and weekend doing the same - sharing a glass and story after story of this wonderful son, brother, friend, and cousin. And I pray that it will bring you - as it did for Charles and Kevin and me that night - smiles and laughs instead of tears.
May you all find strength in each other. Laura and Vivien and I are keeping you close to our hearts in London and, as ever, treasuring that you are part of our family.
Daniel Palma de Seixas
August 17, 2016
Tim,
You were a truly unique person and an exceptional friend. I will miss our passionate debates about everything from international relations to politics. It was in order to meet people like you that a lot of us chose to pursue an MBA. You will always be remembered for your passion, intelligence, and love of people from different backgrounds and walks of life. We are all so fortunate to have met you and you will be forever remembered. Rest in peace dear friend.
Daniel, Kelly, and Gabriela Palma de Seixas - Your HKUST MBA Family
August 17, 2016
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Jack and Marilyn DeBoer
David Wysong
August 17, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Wysong Clan
August 17, 2016
My heart and prayers are with the O'Shaughnessy family. May God hold you all. Please accept my deepest condolences.
In Love,
Heather Barlow
Joey Ritchie
August 17, 2016
Prayers for the family. Tim's kindness and compassion will be greatly missed here on earth but I know he's in a better place looking down on us with a smile. God bless.
Sharon Huang
August 17, 2016
Tim is a wonderful friend of us. You were a very thoughtful and wonderful person. It had been a pleasure to enjoy the MBA journey with you.I will never forget the conversations we had in the school.
Wish you rest in Peace in Heaven
Simin Fang
August 17, 2016
Dear family, my deepest condolences to you during this hard time. Tim is a really humble and talented guy having the presence and gravitas. I still remember the first and last time talking with him, once in HK and the other time in mainland China. I wish you nothing but comfort and strength. There is no pain, no hurt and no suffering in the heaven. Rest in peace, Tim.
Jerry Zhu
August 17, 2016
Tim's humor, warm-heart and energy has enlightened my entire MBA journey and will continue to so. We spent a great year together not only as RP team members, but also as great friends. He's always willing to help with no hesitation from the bottom of his heart. Whenever we joked with one another, he had wonderful laughs and smiles. Those memories are so clear in front of me, it's as if it was just yesterday. Tim, may you rest in peace, and your wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in my heart.
Suze Anne Beauchamp-Norton
August 17, 2016
Blessings, prayers and love coming your way, O'Shaughnessy Family. RIP, Tim.
Sean Ferguson
August 17, 2016
Tim,
Generally, as a Michigan guy, I really try not to like Notre Dame guys. However, you were such an amazing guy and one of my all-time favorite people, it was impossible to not love you. Your zest for life and passion for people is what made you special. I will miss you dearly, but I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to know you.
Sean Ferguson, Associate Dean-HKUST
Alex Chan
August 17, 2016
I feel very lucky to have met you. I will always remember you for your humbleness and humor. It's unfortunate that we never had time to play golf, poker, and so many other things that we talked about doing together. I will miss you buddy.
Jerry Zhu
August 17, 2016
Tim's humor, warm-heart and energy has enlightened my entire MBA journey and will continue to so. We spent a great year together not only as RP team members, but also as great friends. He's always willing to help with no hesitation from the bottom of his heart. Whenever we joked with one another, he had wonderful laughs and smiles. Those memories are so clear in front of me, it's as if it was just yesterday. Tim, may you rest in peace, and your wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in my heart.
Jerry Zhu, HKUST MBA classmate
James Oh
August 17, 2016
Tim, I was lucky to know you and to have you as a friend during our studies in Hong Kong. Will truly miss you dear friend.
Soumya Mohapatra
August 16, 2016
Tim was a wonderful person and he spread his warmth to every heart he touched. His enthusiasm for life and everything under the sun shone through in the way he could speak for hours on various topics and his actions and smile. He will be missed and his memory will be with us forever. It was an honour to know you in this lifetime my friend!
~Soumya, HKUST MBA classmate
Gloria Lau
August 16, 2016
It had been a great pleasure to know you, go through the same MBA course and go on the same trip with you. You will be forever in our hearts and you will be dearly missed.
reto wieland
August 16, 2016
Tim,
you were an inspiration to us all. A great friend, a great team mate an enthusiastic speaker.
It was an honour to work with you.
You'll be sorely missed.
Reto
HKUST MBA classmate
Christina Hourani Shuart
August 16, 2016
Sending lots of love to your family. Tim's kind smile and gentle spirit will be missed by so many. God bless you all.
Nancy Avery
August 16, 2016
My love and prayers go out to all of the O'Shaughnessys. I cannot even fathom the pain you are enduring. I have had tears in my eyes all day since hearing this devastating news. My memories of Tim are so vivid. I will keep him in my heart always. May you find love and comfort from each other and from God's grace.
Dave Hawley
August 16, 2016
Love and comfort to you all. So hard to fathom .Tim was a blessing to people. God grant you peace and encouragement.
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