Shane D. Schmidt

My Dearest Shane, I wanted you to know that each and every day I think of you, even though this may not be on line for a bit, I will forever be with you in thought, prayer and in my heart.
Happy little memories go flitting through my mind,
And in all my thoughts and memories
I always seem to find
The picture of your face, dear,
the memory of your touch
and all the other little things
I've come to love so much

There is comfort just in longing
for a smile from your dear face,
and joy in just remembering
each sweet and fond embrace
There is happiness in knowing
that my heart will always be
a place where I can hold you and keep your near to me.

My precious treasure that I was blessed with given to me on December 13,1989. My blessing that changed the lives of all who came in contact with you. Thank you for all you are to me.

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be they name
thy kingdom come
thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass
against us
lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil
for thine is the kingdom the power and the glory for ever and ever
Amen.

Today you turned one in the heavens above. I bet its beautiful up there! We miss you dearly down here, memories of you fill us all year long and you are still a name that comes up often. How you lite up everyone around you and you just knew how to make all of us smile. Thank you Shane Schmidt for still making us smile! Love Deanna, Justin, Summer and Trevor. All my kids miss you dearly!

My Dearest Shane,
Today marks the one year anniversary of your going home to be with God. I can't say anything about how anyone is doing since your leaving us for each day is different for all of us.
I can only say that I have been reading a good deal in my Bible and this came jumping out at me I think it best describes what I have to remember when I think of you besides of course all of the memories that you and I and each of us have shared with you. All Great ones!!!

Remember that God has destined you,in love,to be his own. You are called by God to be God's own child to live under God in God's Kingdom, to serve God. This is the purpose of God's will for you. God has redeemed you, has lavished unending grace upon you. You are sealed by the mystery of God's love. You are appointed to live to the praise of God's glory. This appointment and privelege is with you now.

Sweetheart I don't know anything more to say other than I love you, and miss you more than words could ever say! Because of what I have read and what is taught, I have hope and some peace. I thank God you are not in pain, you have no more fears. That is my blessing for this period of time.

Keep watch on us and pray for us as we do you my love.

I know that we all wish you would have had more time with us but we all look forward to the time that we will be reunited with you in God's Kingdom.

Hugs and kisses always and forever...love

How could it be that the last entry I made on this site was on Christmas Day, my goodness honey have I been in a mist all this time? Has one single thought of you lasted all this time? It seems as though one day leads to another so quickly. Well it is the week that I have been frightened of. The one year mark. My God how time is leading us on!
Still that doesn't matter, my memories of you are as fresh as yesterday and the love for you just as strong!
Can you believe it, there is another horrible cold, snow and ice front going over the entire midwest and north. A year may have passed but the same kind of weather is still a constant. I have come to hate snow, I find no pleasure in it. Maybe one day I will enjoy it some again but not now. Shane I miss you and would be so thrilled to just have a few minutes...back. Love you my son!
Momma

Hello my love. I came to your page on your birthday and was just so unable to write I am sorry honey. I just have had a very difficult time this month with knowing that I would not see you. I am just one hundred percent drained and weary. I know I should not be feeling like this, I should be celebrating that you are where you are safe, happy and in the very best place anyone could ever hope to be, again though this human mother in me just can't or wont stop giving in to the pain of loosing you. Jessica was here with me over your birthday, that was wonderful for me to have her here. There were many emails, phone calls all in support of getting me through that day. Today is Christmas. I remember every detail that went on last Christmas with you, and all the family. I am so glad that I was there, I am so glad that I got time with you and the presents that everyone gave to you were so special to you, little did we know we would never be able to give you another one, little did we know the presents that you gave to us would be what we would hang onto dearly for the rest of time, because you took the time to find just the right one and gave it with love. Those were wonderful. The present that was and is the best though is you to us. This has been an exceptionally hard time for all of us, I only want to tell you I love you and will try harder to be a better mother and a happier person this coming year.
I know you had many visitors today, I wish I could have been there in person, but Grandma and Pap placed some flowers for you from me. Baby keep looking after each of us and please take care of the things you need to for our heavenly Father.
I love you baby boy! Merry Christmas honey. Your mommy.

I am home in Heaven, dear ones: Oh so happy and so bright. There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, every restless tossing passed. I am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last. Dad

Why oh why
did you have to
take him away?
Oh how I wish,
and give up everything
to have hime back to stay.

God, it wasn't his
time to leave.
Something like this,
is hard to believe.

He hasn't been gone for
very long, but God,
everytime I listen,
I hear him siging our song.

I just want him
to come back.
There is an emptiness in my heart,
something I lack.

I'll pray, I'll beg,
get down on my knees.
I miss that boy,
God can't you see.

Just give us another day,
that's all I plead.
Just time for me to tell him
all that I need.

He was an angel,
sent down from above.
He is someone I will cherish.
He is someone I will...
always love.
by Lindsay

Baby, Thanksgiving Day is over and now on to the next one. Valerie and Tisha were to visit and this was posted. I thought it would be a wonderful picture for your book. I love you honey and miss you so very much! From this visit you can see you are not forgotten by those who love you dearly. Layla Rose is as beautiful as her name. She will have you always with her I am sure.
Thank you honey for being who you were and are. Incredible!

Lonely is the home without you, Life to us is not the same; All the world would be like heaven, if we could have you back again. A light is from our household gone, A voice we loved is still, A place is vacant in our home that never can be filled. Anom.

My Dearest Shane,

It is that number 9 today that I have been reflecting on. It took 9 months from your conception to your birth. Such a wonderful joyous day that was. December 13th 1989 I had pain and tears of labor and joy that day and never knew that I would hold in my arms someone so very sweet and precious that would bring so much joy but only for a short time. I wish that the pain and tears of today would be more like the ones I felt then. It has been 9 months of hurt, confusion, frustration, questions, guilt, tears and resignation. I know in my heart I should be joyous that you are with our Yahweh and know that you are happier than you could have ever been on this earth, the problem is that I am a human mother that doesn't know how to just let go of you. I get so frustrated that I cannot or maybe the I chose to not be able to do just that, be joyful and at peace knowing and feeling that you are in such a better place. I pray everyday that my faith with prevail and
I will be able to let go. Things could be so much worse. As hard as all of this is, I would never wish for you that you would have been left to live and be in a state that you couldn't have enjoyed life. I would never have wished that on you or those of us that have loved you. I ask that you whisper a prayer for us and for me that we will
one day be able to accept this truth. I am so sorry Shane for these tears.
I love you Mommy.

Hello my sweet baby boy. It's after midnight and I am still awake. I wish I had a text message from u or a phone call about now. You always seemed to connect with me when I was having one of these nights...I miss you so much Shane.
I wonder if things would have been different if I had been there, if I would have stayed,
Would it have made a difference or would have still gone your way?
Would it have made a difference if you would have been a minute late?
Would time have changed the outcome, or would the pain we feel still have been this great?

I would never have believed that my baby boy would die in such a horrible accident and at such a young age. I would never have thought for a moment that you would never have the chance to celebrate your 21st birthday, that you would never get the chance to travel or
do the things you dreamed of doing. I think that is the thing that bothers me so much. That you never got the chance to see what life could be. You never got the chance to see your brother graduate, to see your sister get married, to watch Grant grow, to celebrate your birthday, to see your brother's baby come into this world, to be with Tisha. To kiss your Grandma and Pap again or the other relatives to let me hold you and tell you how much I love you. Oh Shane I just wish....
Love you baby.
Mom

My dearest Shane,
Today was a day that I wish you were here to share with me. It was just soooo beautiful outside, the way the sun glazed the tree tops and the slight hint of a crisp cool day. Just beautiful. I took Sadie out for a walk early this morning and found myself thinking of the mornings I would walk with you to school. Oh what wonderful conversations and times we would have during our morning walks. I recall many of those days. Thank you honey for always wanting to spend that time with me! I found a peacefulness about today thinking of you and knowing in my heart and soul that you are safe in God's loving arms.

My Dear Shane, Your death left a heartache no one can heal but Your love leaves a memory no one can steal. I love You so much. Dad

My Dearest Shane,

Another Sunday morning is here. I can't belive that our family has made it this long without your hugs,kisses,smiles, text messages, phone calls and wit. It is for sure been the toughest year of my entire life. I am amazed that all the little things in life go on still and yes some very big things continue to march along as God has planned for it to do. Time is still very much proceeding. My heart though is still very slow and my mind still does not comprehend why. I just know it was all part of God's plan. You touched so many lives in the short period of time that you were on this earth. I know that it was what your purpose was. To make us all realize that pleasure is not what man has decided it should be, or a certain way it should be, but to be ourselves, to love without expectations and with no conditions and limitations. To ask questions, to smile at the wonders and beauty of life and to dare to be....Honey,I miss you so very much! I just don't know how I am going to get through these next few months as your birthday comes and the holidays approach I am just not sure how we are all going to make it through. Please honey, pray for us as we do for you and know you are never far from my heart and my thoughts. I love you baby boy!

Dear Robin,
This is an old freind of Shane's -- Valerie Ormond -- who lived up the street from you in Carlisle in 2001. I am so sorry to hear of Shane's passing. He is such a special boy, which is why I was searching for him to say "hello," and found out about your loss. Although I was a 40-year old Naval Officer, Shane welcomed me to the neighborhood as if I was the newest, coolest kid in town. He stopped by regularly, helped me with anything, and even reported to you when he knew I was sad one day. People like Shane come around once in a lifetime, and I feel honored to have been blessed by his presence. God bless you, Shane, and your family; you are all in my prayers. Valerie

My Love,
What can I say but I miss you dearly! I finally found some wonderful pictures of you on your my space and I am thrilled to see them... :)
You know what is in my heart. I pray everyday for you, for us, for everyone that you touched because we have all lost something so special and so wonderful! Thank you Shane for brightening my life and being my son! Huge hugs and kisses to you honey.

Hello my sweet Shane,

Here it is six months. This has been a bitter sweet day. Six months since I last heard from you, six months since our lives took a change that was never expected and certainly changed them for ever more. I have been in fear of this day and about sick everytime I thought that I had to face another day without you on the face of this earth. Nothing makes sense to me anymore. I just wish I could just go to sleep the rest of today.
The good part of the day was, as you know, your brother's graduation from Duquesne University. I know you are as proud of him as we all are and as he and we all were of you when you graduated! I know that he has been thinking of you not being there with your arm around him with your smile and remarks and congrats to him. I know honey you are in our presence, I know that you are it is just so hard for us. I hope you can forgive us for not being able to just let go. I hope our love is not holding you back from enjoying heaven and praising our Father in heaven.
Keep praying for us honey as each day we try the only way we know how to get through each and everyday. I love you Shane Douglas Schmidt. Oh by the way I found an old email you sent to me that made today a little easier. Thank you! Oh and what do you think of my Sadie girl? Isn't she a beautiful Husky?

Love
Ya
MOM

My Dearest Shane,
While sleeping one night I must have been in contact with you or been trying to contact you.

I only remember that I had to get up and put these words on paper so I wouldn't forget them before I started another day.

I so cherish the bracelet that you gave to me the Christmas before you went home. The words were common and seen everywhere but took on a whole other way for me to read them. Those words are Live, Love, Laugh. Well from those came this

My dearest Shane
For as I Live, Love and Laugh
So have I cried, hoped and dreamed
of you and mine
For as the lights of heaven shine so brightly
So do the memories of yesterday
My hopes for today
My dreams of tomorrow for me and mine.

Shane, I know that we all feel this way,we long to feel the warmth of his tender all loving arms and the love of
and warmth of his breath and yours.

This mother's heart, broken as it is, only because of my own mortal human needs to hear your voice and touch your face and smell your own unique scent,
knows that you are happier and more alive than ever, where you are! That I do not doubt for a second any longer.
For that, I am ever so greatful for!

Love ya hon

Hello My Sweet One,

Just wanted to tell you I love you!
I came across a quote that goes like this,"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience,we spiritual beings having a human experience." I have been thinking of that quote a great deal lately, well now that your spiritual being is back home, I wonder what you think of this human life. I know that you are a special young man in either case. You game me so much with just being my son, not to mention the memories and the sweet things you always did for me.

Well, honey, Tisha gave birth to Layla Rose today, June 15th at 3:18 pm. She said that she is just gorgeous!I have no doubt. I know tha she wished you would have been there with her. I am sure though that you were. I know how much you had played a part in in Layla's life. I know in time Tisha will thank you for her times that she shares all those precious little times and the times that mean so much to mothers as they watch their children grow.
Though it has been hard to not have you physically here. I thank you for all you are and were to each of us.

Some day maybe you will be able to let me know what it is like there.

I love you my son! Till the next time I write you. Just know I will be thinking of you always.

Love ya bunches my Shane Douglas Schmidt!

MOM

Hello my dearest Shane,
I don't know what happened to the last message I wrote you, it didn't come through. It was about a week and a half ago. I wrote you telling you how we had just had your funeral (burial) 2 weeks prior and that it was a difficult time for me, for all of us. It was like we lost you all over again. Bashar made sure you had your last ride to the cemetary in the BMW. He and your Daddy wanted to make sure you rode in style and with dignity.
I have been thinking of you about every minute of everyday. You enter into my thoughts, your memory takes over when I am engaged in everything or nothing at all. You will and do still have a very strong presence in my life.
The weekend we buried you, was the day before Mother's Day, that was not an easy way to go through my first Mother's Day without you. To not have your smiling face, your tender hug and gentle kiss on my cheek was very hard. I will never as long as I live forget holding the urn that your ashes were placed into. Holding that urn, I was close to you again.. taking it from Davy's hands as he held it out to me was about the most difficule thing I think I faced since the day I first received the call. Seeing the tears in each of your siblings eyes.. tears me apart... there has been a very profound sadness and hurt with in each of us. We tried as best we could to bring you the beauty and several things that we each thought you would know as special to us.
Grandma and Pap made a special trip to make sure they were there with me when we laid your urn to rest. They are having a very hard time with your loss as are your siblings. I know they say time heals all wounds.. I don't believe this one is ever going to heal, I believe we will just learn to in time accept that it has happened and cope with what we have no control over.
On the lighter side of things, you know that the wedding plans are all proceeding along. You know how beautiful your sister is, well she is just so radiant and even more beautiful in her gown. Joe is back in school doing what he can to make life good for his Grant and Nan. Grant, well he is just being toooo cute...growing, chattering, climbing and being a boy, by the way, you could help play him out some so your sister could get some rest ya know. Jessica is in Michigan going to school..signed her official letter, she is now training to be an officer in the service of this country. It has been very hard for her though sice you have passed on. She feels as though she should have been there more for you, try as I might, I can't make her understand...could you please help her..
Dave and Jenn are very happy in their new home....you knew they would be....I am sure of that! They have the house and one day...who knows...wink ..wink..you know what this family likes.....smiling.......
Aunt Pattie and Uncle Carl are helping to take care of your grave-site. I think that is very sweet of them and the girls, wow.. honey they are so special..
You know your daddy gave me the one car you had that was signed by the creator of it...I couldn't believe he gave that to me... he has been having just as hard a time getting through all of this as I am. Keep being with him Shane, he needs you...too
As for me...well, I just keep on doing what I need to do...all I can say is..
you know that your mom has someone that is very good to me and is lucky Brian is with me. He silently supports me during those times that are so very difficult for me. Those times that I just wish...and wait for the time I will feel you or come to be with you. He has been my strength many times. I think you can see that now.
Keep looking out for each of your family members and your friends. Uncle Joe, Maria and her little family, I know it is hard on all of them not having you just pop in.
You know honey, Tisha is close to having Layla Rose and Blake is missing you as well.
Valerie and I have been staying in contact as well as many of the friends that you hung out with. I thank heavens for them. They too keep me going with stories of you and we all share tears and memories.
I don't know how each of us will continue to get through all of this, I know it can only be by the help of God and his love and mercy that we have.
Well honey I am going to close for now. Just know you are loved and thought of often.
Hugs and kisses to my Shane Douglas.

Love ya
MOM

My Dear Shane,it's not getting any easier for me down here, Pal. I miss You every mimute of everyday. Hoping everyday when I go to sleep I will dream of You. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Every day I wake up thinking it's going to be a better day, and as it is in some ways there is the big void that has been left in me. I have my tattoo idea now I have been thinking long and hard about it! I just miss you buddy!! I just want to hug you again! I know time up there does not feel like time here, and I know that when we get to you for you it will not feel like it has been a long time! Hugs and kisses my baby brother!

Wish Heaven had a phone so I could hear your voice again. I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and days before that too. I think of you in silence; I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake from which I'll never part. G...od has you in His arms; I have you in my heart! ~

Good Morning my sweet angel! I know you have been reaching out to all of us that love you dearly. Thank you! You know that things are moving on there are many changes, Grant growing, Nan and Joe prepare for the wedding, Davy and Jen getting ready to move into a new house and Davy graduating, Catie and Paul engaged,Tisha prepares for the birth of Layla and Pap's surgery overwith and he is healing nicely, your friends getting ready to graduate. All of these very blessed events taking place as each day unfolds. Through them all though you know we think of you and miss you more than ever. Honey I know you are with us, I know you were seeking God before you left us, so I know you have your place in his arms. How beautiful and peaceful it must be there. I love you baby...always and forever in my thought and prayers.
MOM

Shaners,
I think you came to me in my dreams last night! It was so great to hear your voice! I miss you very much! Grant is growing so fast and doing some of the most adorable things!! I'm sure you are looking down on him and smiling. As very big things are happening in my life right now I miss you more and more, I want you to be there to help me and talk me through things! But, I ask all I can ask is for you to help me as I pray through all of this and put in a good word for us up there!! I love you buddy and hope you are enjoying all you have!!!

Honey,
I have been chatting with Tisha today.
You must know how much she misses you and wishes you were here too. You have such wonderful friends and people that love you and miss you. Please baby be with her as she draws closer to Layla's birth. Let her know you are with her and love her. Hugs and kisses to you my sweet son!

I wish I could know what you know now and see things the way you do. I wish you could visit with each of your siblings and all of us. I wish I knew that you know how much you were and are loved..I wish, I wish...and I pray ... This week everything was in such a beautiful array of color and the wind was just ever so light, the temperatures were mild between 70 and 80. I know you loved this time of year and the anticipation of summer vacations..the world can be such a place that holds so much beauty, I can't imagine the beauty that you are in now! You are among those that are so blessed...love and miss you angel!
Mom

Those who follow Jesus are being built into Gods' new temple, the place where Gods Spirit lives. God is gathering these People from all around the world and forming them into His church.
When this is complete, Jesus will return and the reign of God will become a reality throughout God's creation. 1 Corinthians 15 24-25

Thinking of you this weekend as always and the only thing that made me smile at all was thinking of you in the arms of our Creator, safe and sound! The ache is still in my heart and the memories still as strong as always.... I LOVE YOU SHANE DOUGLAS SCHMIDT I am thankful that you will always have that tender love from your heavenly Father! Love you Baby!!

Live, love, laugh, hope, dream, pray, and be the light for the world to follow. If I could sum it all up in a few words I would say this is you honey, the way you lived it. Hugs and Kisses to you my angel!

Good Morning my sweet angel. I have been thinking of and praying with you everyday since that horrible day that you left here. I know this week was very hard on all of us because it is one that you were so excited about and wanted to be at no matter what. I know you were there with your Little Man...I know that you were there with Nanna and Jess and Dave and your Daddy. I hope they all felt your presence and know how much you love them. Hey when you see Mammy I know she was whipping up some heavenly hash for you and Grandma is probably making your favorite dish too so enjoy and know that I am just waiting until the day I can see that beautiful smile and kiss you on the cheek again. I miss you so much baby.. and love you more than words can say

missing You so much today, but I know You are with Jesus and all is well for You. Can't wait to see You. I hope I was a good Dad to You. The volvo will be restored the way You wanted it to be. I'm starting with the interior and the sound system. If only I would haved Hugged You that Sunday Morning. I love You so much.

I just wanted to stop by and tell you that I am thinking about you a lot this morning!! I love and miss you Shingus!!! HUGS AND KISSES!!!

Loving God,bless Shane for whom I weep, and remember Him in Your heart.

Good Morning my angel! It has now been six weeks since you left us and joined the heavenly choir. I still miss you so very much and the tears don't ever seem to stop. I try hard to control this because I know it is not what you would have wanted and that I should be crying tears of relief because I know that you are never going to be sad, hurt, or feel any kind of pain... but I am selfish and want you back..I want to hold you in my arms again and feel your warm breath and see the sparkle of your beautiful blue eyes..baby I love you and miss you soo very much!
Mom

I love and miss You so much Son.See You soon.

I have a vase from the funeral the flowers in it have all wilted and I was so sad to throw them away, but I have decided that it will always hold bright colorful flowers until the day comes me meet again. I will keep your spirit alive!! I miss you buddy!! SO so much!! love you!!!!

Shane, My Dear Son, I love You more than anyone on earth can imagine. Part of Me died with You. I know You are an Angel now, cause You were one on earth. I am going too try and use the rest of My life to love and care for people the way YOU taught Me. Cause I want to join You there someday.

Since the day we met, Shane and I felt like we knew each other forever! Ever since then not a day went by that we didnt hangout or talk. I loved him like he was my own brother, everytime I was having a bad day Shane came thru for me and always seemed to make things better again. He was the best friend I could ask for and Im so glad we met.
Shane has an amazing family whom I lovew deeply, Poppa Schmidt I love you and you know Im not going anywhere, and Momma Im so glad i got to meet you before that terrible day. You had an angel on earth and now he's always with us...I love you Shane and I cant wait till we meet again brother.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

I remember the first day I met Shane like it was yesterday. James and I went to Walmart and Shane was standing in line with his friends and then he left them to hang out with us, haha. We went to Valerie's house and then Shane had this great idea to go to ridge summit, haha. I've never met a friend as good as Shane in my life and I still haven't quite come to grips with the fact that he isn't coming back. Spending practically every day with Shane makes it hard to narrow down the best times with him because everytime I hung out with Shane they were the best times.

Best friends forever

We will always remember Shane and keep him close in our hearts. He was such a wonderful young man. He brought sunshine into our lives. We will miss the late night coffee chats, his smiling face and his love for everyone. He is God's angel now.

I will always remember Shane as a little blond-haired kid who always tagged along with his older sister. He always greeted me when I stopped down and always was eager to share his stories. He was a bright kid and I am sorry that I didn't get to meet him again later in life. Matthew 5:4~
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

I will always remember Shane. He was always so sweet and nice to me when we were little kids. My prayers go out to the Schmidt family. <3

I met Shane once - at his brother Dave's wedding...Shane was such a delight to talk to. He was so happy. Telling me how much he loved his nephew Grant. I am sorry Grant will not have the opportunity to grow up with a wonderful uncle like Shane. I really wish I had more opportunities to spend time with him. He had ...a wonderful happy spirit about him. My thoughts go out to his family. He will be missed, but I know he will be with you - and the memories will be with you through out your days!

Love you Uncle Shane!

Shane,
I could go on for days about the love and memories we shared!! You are such an amazing boy and turned out to be a young man that I was very proud of! I'm so sorry you never got to fulfill all of the dreams you had! and oh the dreams you had.....Thank you so much for being such a warm loving person, for the many smiles you brought me in good times and bad! Thank you for calling me and coming to visit, thank you for helping Joe make the "big" decisions in our life, and thank you for being an amazing uncle!! I'm so sad Grant will not get to have your physical presence in his life as he grows older, but I know you will be there to guide him! There is not a day that will go by that I will not look at your picture or think of your smile, and long to hear your voice!! I love you more than I ever could have told you!!!!
love your big sister
Nanna

We will always remebmer Shane as a kind, help-givin and caring person to others. He was the kind of person who put others first. As a close friend all the way through school, i will always think of him and remember him for who he was and who he would still be today. "For whom shane was, will never be forgotten by anyone". He will always have a place with us. Though there arent enough words to explain how kind of a person he was, those who knew him, are greatful. God bless Shane.

How shocked we were to hear of Shane's death. We will always remember him as a warm, polite little boy with a big smile and a high pitched voice. You should be very proud of the young man that Shane had become. Words can't express the sadness we feel for your family. We will pray for your comfort.

My heart goes out to all of Shane's family. I just heard of Shane's passing. I've lost touch with the family over the years but Shane would pop in to see us whenever he was in Carlisle. He was a wonderful, cheerful person. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of grief. Shane will be deeply missed.

its so sadd he was still young he will be very missed

To Shanes family, I was very sad to hear about Shane. He was a good kid, very funny, entertaining. I only knew him through my sister Stephanie and her husband Eric but i'm glad i knew him because he was awesome. He will deffinately be missed. I will miss seeing what hes going to wear next.I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Kimberly

It's so hard to put into only a few words everything Shane was to our family. A bright star has gone out in all our lives, and we already deeply miss him. His joy of life, his endearing whimsy, and his open mischief--Shane couldn't be contained; there was so very much of him, and he generously shared it with all whose lives he graced with his bright PRESENCE. For a boy who came into our lives through friendship with our son, his loss has already left a poignant hole. He was so much more to us than a friend of our son's; he was the one who always drew a smile when you found him at your door, the one who made you want to sit and talk to him because he always had something interesting and entertaining to say, the one who never balked at sharing a hug or accepting a 'motherly' wagging finger you could never quite help, and all with that charming grin.

There are no words that can comfort a family now. We can only thank you for helping to contribute resonance to our lives through the gift of your son to the world. We loved him very much, and miss him terribly.

Nan, Please know that you are in my thoughts and my prayers. Sincerely, Rochelle (Barbie's friend)

To all the Schmidt's and Washington's family, you all have been like family to us all our lives and I'm very happy to have known all you for so long. Shane was like a cousin to us. I loved running into him anywhere, he always had hugs and smiles. We will greatly miss that warm smile and his positive outlook on life. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this difficult time. We love you all.
Love Danielle (Gillin) Cramer and Family.

We were deeply saddened to hear about Shane's far too early departure from this world. Our deep condolences to his family and friends. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Often, when Shane would visit his brother (when David lived in Mechanicsburg), he would pop in at "The Shop" and visit with us and make us laugh. We were always happy to see him. God bless you and keep you Shane. You are sadly missed, but we know you are now smiling and watching over your family and friends.

Dave and family-Our thoughts are with you.

Our condolences to the family.Shane and our granddaughter, Valerie visited us several times here at the beach and we have good memories of those visits.He was a good friend to Valerie and her family. He will be missed. God Bless him and may God give comfort to his family.

Even though i didn't know Shain that long, i came to find he was a great friend. He was the kind of guy who could always make you laugh or brighten your day. We had only been friends for about 6 months but in that time it felt like we knew each other forever. Its sad to see him taken away from us so quickly but i know he will live on in our hearts and memories. I'll miss you man...R.I.P

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Shane's mom, dad, brother and sisters. We knew Shane from our time at Carlisle Barracks. He was a great friend to my daughter, Kelsey, when they were at Carlisle High School together. He made us laugh and was like part of our very big family (Gmuca & Rodgers) and felt comfortable enough to spend the holidays with us. He was like a second son. My heart breaks for your family. Shane was much too young, but will be remembered with great love and happiness to all who knew him. Thoughts and prayers to you all. Dave, Cathy aka Mamma Rodgers & Kelsey Rodgers

We will miss Shane very much. He and Valerie were best friends. I know a part of Valerie is with Shane. I loved having him over. He lit up a room with his smile and laugh and oh those beautiful eyes. Shane is in our hearts forever.
Linda & Robert Azadi

Our deepest sympathy goes to all the Schmidt and Washington families, Shane was like extended family to us and like a nephew, he always called us Aunt and Uncle and had hugs & smiles when we would see him. God Bless you Shane and your family. Love to all!

SHANE WAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE A VERY SPECIAL YOUNG MAN.MY SON MATTHEW AND SHANE WOULD COME OVER TO MY HOUSE JUST TO HANG OUT WATCH MOVIES GET IN THE HOT TUB OR WHAT EVER ELSE THEY WOULD DO ,SHANE WOULD ALWAYS COME AND TALK TO ME , WE WOULD TALK ABOUT HIS DREAMS AND WHAT HE'D LIKE TO WITH HIS LIFE,THERE WASN'T JUST ONE THING WITH SHANE THERE WERE MANY THINGS THAT HE WANTED TO DO. IF I HAD TO PICK JUST ONE THING I LOVED ABOUT HIM IT WOULD BE JUST HOW MUCH HE LOVED LIFE, HE WANTED TO DO EVERYTHING LIVE AS MUCH AS HE COULD LIVE BUT ALL AT ONCE. HE HAD AND ALWAYS WILL HAVE THAT INFECTIOUS SMILE WHEN EVER YOU SAW HIM HE WOULD SMILE AND TELL YOU HOW GLAD HE WAS TO SEE YOU, AND YOU KNEW FOR JUST THAT MOMENT THE YOU WERE THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON TO HIM . TO HIS PARENTS HOW SPECIAL OF A SON YOU RAISED,TO HAVE A SON WHO WAS LOVED BY SO MANY IS A BLESSING I'M VERY GLAD THAT MY SON MATTHEW IS HIS FRIEND AND ALWAYS WILL BE. AND BECAUSE OF THAT I HAD A CHANCE IF BUT FOR A MOMENT TO SIT AND TALK WITH A WONDERFUL YOUNG MAN WHO CAN HONESTLY SAY HAS TOUCHED MY HEART FOREVER I WILL MISS YOU AND I ALONG WITH MY SON MATT WILL ALWAYS BE ABLE TO SAY THAT WE ARE BETTER FOR KNOWING YOU. WE LOVE YOU.
MATTHEW CARLSON AND SHARON MILLER

I'm so sorry to hear of this loss. Shane visited our house in the past on occasion as a friend of our daughter, and I remember him as a nice, happy, spirited kid. Our condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.

The Moul Family

My heart goes out to all of Shane's family...he was an amazing young man that I have known for many years. The world has truly lost a shining star!
The Walter Family

Shane was one of the funnest people to be around. He coud make just about everyone laugh. He has been a friend of mine since I was a little kid and I will never forget him. It's a shame he had to be taken from us so suddenly. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family members. I'm really going to miss you man!

My deepest sympathy. I did not know Shane, but I am friends with Joe and Betty, his grandparents. Know of my prayers for your family in this time of loss and great sorrow.

Shane had a way to brighten a room full of people. He had a gentle touch with kids and a smile that could be seen a mile away. He was loved by my son Trevor who is 5 yrs old and my daughter 9 yrs old, but the great friendship he shared with my son Justin Johnson was unforgettable. His visits were always full of laughs, we will miss you dearly Shane ~ Deanna

There is an empty place in the world where Shane used to be. Such a loss to us all. ~ Jenny

Shane, you were more then my best friend, you were my whole world. I don't want to imagine my life w/out you...it's too empty. Not a day goes by that i don't think about you. love you always

~Tisha

A very nice young man. So very sorry for his family.

You will be greatly missed!! You were my daughters right hand and we loved you with all our hearts. May God keep you close to his heart until we can see you again.
Love
Momma,Gi Gi, and Zech