SHANNON LEIGH WALSH

Joe and Barb: We just found out that you had lost your daughter. Hope it helps in some tiny way to know that friends from years past are thinking of you, too, and so very sorry to hear this. Take care, Dennis and Lois Heldenbrand

Dear Joe and Barbara Walsh and all of your family especially Shannon's siblings: I've lost a daughter so I know what you're going through. I want to tell you that it takes as long as it takes to get through this devastating event. People don't understand that you will never recover from this. Your pain will recede over time but it will be a number of years before you will be able to remember things she did and laugh about them.

When someone says that you need to get out and have some fun (or some other thing) you should try to remember that they can't possibly understand and hopefully if they could they would not be so insensitive. I'm sure you'll read books about grief and they will help.

When my daughter died, unexpectedly, I wanted to be where she was. It was too much to take in that she was no longer on the earth, that I couldn't go to her. And her death shook my faith, hard. My daughter was gone and so was my God. It has taken almost ten years to get back to where I am now but nothing at all will ever be the same.

If I could throw a safety net over you and your family I would. It would protect you from all sadness until you can bear it again. And again, it takes as long as it takes.

I am so very, very sorry.

Julie Sewell

Barb, Meighan & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Shannon. I know there is no words to say that will help ease the pain. I pray God will wrap his arms around your family to help heal & comfort you. You will be in my thoughts & prayers.

fredda, Katie & Kelsey McMahon

Joe, Barb, and the entire (extended) Walsh family,

I was shocked to hear of Shannon's untimely passing. Although I didn't know her for myself, I understand that she and my niece Elaine were quite close. Our families have been linked for so long as I can remember that I feel as though I have lost a niece. My heart goes out to all in the extended family who are feeling the loss of a beautiful and talented young lady. I'm sure she will be greatly missed.

Dear Mother of Shannon,

My message of sympathy goes out to all of the family, but I especially wanted to address you Mrs. Walsh.

I had read Shannon's obituary the day it appeared in the paper. It wasn't until Sunday that I learned who her mother is. Donnie Lilly had returned a phone call I had made to her and told me you were a teacher at BCMS. This information touched my heart in a special way.

You see, MY daughter is Nancy Pickren Kremeier. Today (Aug 9th) is her 43rd birthday. You and I have had such a terrible loss. In addition, you will remember that Nancy lost her son Dakota just 2 years ago this Aug 21st. He was just 17 and had one week of his senior year of high school. Dakota was my very first grandchild.

I took birthday balloons to Nancy today, and as I prayed at her and Dakota's grave, I said a special prayer for you as I KNOW how difficult this is. Please, if there is ANY time day or night that you feel like you need to talk to (or with) someone who has been in your exact shoes, please feel free to contact me. I raised a very loving and caring daughter that would listen and understand if you needed her, and I like to think she would like for me to be here for you.

If you want my phone # or e-mail, just let Donnie know, or reply to this message.

Love & Prayers to all of you.

Dottie Pickren Scott

Joe, Barb and family, I am sadden to read of this passing. My prayers and my love are with each of you. Peace be with you and comfort knowing she made such a positive impact on so many lives. Well continue to pray for your family. Peace be with each of you.

Barb and the Walsh family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss of Shannon. You were such a protective mommy and I remember when the kids were little you let them ride their bikes to the tree in our front yard with their helmets on and you were always outside watching them.
Just remember that Shannon's memory will remain in your hearts forever.

Joe, Barb, and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss of such a beautiful young daughter. May God give your family the strength and comfort you need. She will continue to live every day in your heart and thoughts. With our deepest sympathy,

Dear Walsh Family,
I was so sorry to learn of Shannon's passing. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I know Shannon will be missed by all who knew her. Sue Jacobi

Joe, Barb and family. Shannon will always be with you.

Love,
Chris & Vicki

I was very saddened to read Shannon's obituary in the newspaper. Even though I have not seen Shannon (and Zach and Meighan) for quite a few years, I have very fond memories of them when they were students at Pleasant Lea Elementary. Like her siblings, Shannon was a very sweet and kind person. I can see by her picture that she grew into a beautiful, young woman on the outside also. Mr. and Mrs. Walsh, Zach, and Meighan, I am very, very sorry for your loss of your daughter and sister, sweet Shannon. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love & Blessings,
Jackie Krinke (former PLE librarian)

Drew Jackson is my son, I didn't know Shannon but I can't tell you how sorry I am.

Joe,Barb and family,we are so sorry to hear about Shannon's passing.We are keeping you close in our thoughts and prayers. love, Rick & Charlene Leet

Joe, Barbara and to your family, my thoughts and prayers are with you, no words can express my sympathy. Beth Vock

Words simply cannot express how deeply sorry we are for your loss of this beautiful girl. Mia would like you to know how much she enjoyed playing on the lacrosse team with Shannon this year, and will think of her fondly with each upcoming game. We will continue to keep your friends and family in our thoughts and prayers during this unimaginably difficult time.

joe and family. i am so sortu for your loss. god eoll help heal your broken heart. my prayers are with you.

There are no words to express how sorry we are for the loss of Shannon. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and all the friends. May you have comfort in the memories that can not be taken.
Brian, Laura,Cory and Cassandra Gillespie

We want to express our Deepest Sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joe, Barbara & family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Meighan & Shannon coming to so many Scouting events for the boys. I pray God's comfort on you as I keep you & your family in my thoughts & prayers.

I had the pleasure of working with Shannon every day for the past year. She was an absolute delight to be around and brought joy to my life daily. Shannon will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to Shannons friends and family. May the happy memories help you through this tough time.

Joe, Barbara and Family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, As a parent and a grandparent it is hard to imagine what you must be going through. I pray you remember all the wonderful things about your beautiful daughter and take solace in them. I sincerely hope that time will heal your pain and you can reflect upon the wonderful years you spent with Shannon. With deepest sympathy and warm regards. Pamela Woods (aka Poly Pam Hedquist) New Braunfels, Tx

Dear Joe and Barbara,
Please accept our deepest sympathies as well as our prayers for you and your family.
May God grant you comfort.
Love,
Tom amd Lana Barnett

Joe,Barb and Family,
I was so sad to hear of your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joey, Barbara and family, I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I'm sure as I can be that Shannon will be with you in beautiful memories forever.

Joe and Barb,
It is hard to image the pain and loss that you have suffered. Losing a child is one of the worse things a parent fears and is the hardest to face. I hope and pray that the two of you know how much you and your family's loved by all of us.

May treasured memories help you smile through the tears. Our heart goes out to all of you. Take care...

Shannon was a one of a kind person. Always smiling, positive, funny, athletic, she was everything I wanted to be. I was honored to have been able to grow up with her and remain friends with her since elementary school. I will never forget you Shannon, you had an impact on my life and I can't wait to see you again soon. Joe and Barbara, thank you for making a gorgeous girl who changed lives. She will never be forgotten.

We are so very sorry for your loss of Shannon. She will be remembered as a beautiful young woman that gave her best at every thing she attempted. We miss her too.

So sorry for your loss. While I did not know this beautiful young lady personally, I can tell she was very loved and will be missed by all of her family and friends. Thinking and praying for all of you.

Dave and I are so sorry to hear about Shannon's passing. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. God bless you and may he give you the comfort and strength you need.

Joe, Barb and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I can not even imagine the pain you are facing. God bless you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Words cannot convey how sorry I am in your loss, my prayers and my love are with each of you. May God hold each of you and Shannon in the palm of his hands.

Norma Maring
Wentworth Alumni Academy

Dear Joe and Barbara--So sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. Children are truly gifts from God and we don't know how long we have to love them here on earth. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Laura Bailey

HEAVEN
I'VE FOUND A NEW PLACE WHERE I CAN BE FREE: I'VE FOUND A WHOLE NEW BEGINNING JUST MADE FOR ME: I KNOW ONLY PEACE AND I NEVER FEEL PAIN; DAYS ARE FULL OF SUNSHINE AND NEVER THE RAIN; ALL OF MY DREAMS HAVE BECOME MY TRUTH; I CAN SMILE, I CAN LAUGH, I CAN WALK, I CAN RUN; I CAN HEAR WHISPER, I CAN SEE PAST THE SUN. MY BODY IS WHOLE AND MY MIND IS SO CLEAR, I KNOW ALL THE ANSWERS AND I'M FREED FROM ALL FEAR. I KNOW WHY YOU MOURN ME, I SEE HOW YOU WEEP; YOUR HEART'S FULL OF ACHING FROM A LOVE THAT WAS DEEP. AND I'M GRATEFUL FOR LOVED ONES THAT HOLD ME SO DEAR, BUT REMEMBER I'VE FOUND A BETTER PLACE HERE. I WILL BE THERE BESIDE YOU, ALWAYS NEARBY; SO DON'T MOURN ME FOR LONG, NOR FOREVER CRY. AND WHENEVER YOUR SORROW BEARS DOWN ON YOUR HEART, THINK NOT OF MY ENDING, BUT OF MY NEW START. FOR ON EARTH THERE'S NO JOY THAT I'D EVER SEE TO COMPARE TO THE JOY OF GOD SMILING AT ME

Joe and Barb,
We are so very sorry to hear of Shannon's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family in this unbelievably difficult time.
All our love,

Martin Zander and Missi Lehr