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Shawn Barber
1994 - 2024
Shawn Barber
1994 - 2024
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BORN
1994
DIED
2024
Shawn Barber Obituary
Shawnacy "Shawn" Barber was a Canadian pole vaulter who won his event in both the World Championships and Pam American Games in 2015.
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9 Entries
Merih Tekle
August 11, 2024
RIP Shawn. Great meeting you in 2018 in Toronto. You represented Canada well. Prayers
Susan Kessel-Johnson
January 24, 2024
My deepest sympathy to Shawn's parents, brother, aunts, uncles, and cousins. May God bring you all comfort during this most difficult time.
Elizabeth Bell
January 22, 2024
Rip Shawn
Jim McGrath
January 22, 2024
Shawn inspired people across the planet. His courage touched hearts and minds combined with an athletic ability that commanded attention. My deepest condolences to those who loved him. You do not grieve his passing alone.
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Mr JR.
January 22, 2024
My condolences.
T.B
January 21, 2024
My condolences for your loss may our caring and loving God bless the during this challenging time.
Jimmy Crawley
January 21, 2024
God is a God of all Comfort and he will comfort us in all our trials...
RR
January 21, 2024
Heartfelt condolences to the Barber family, sincerely sorry for the loss of Shawn. May God dry your tears and heal your hearts as you endure this very difficult time of your loss.
Paul Lewis
January 20, 2024
Sorry to hear of the passing of Shawn. His legacy will be remembered by many. He is also in the memory of our Heavenly Father.
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