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Shay Allen Obituary
Of Reston, VA, was tragically taken on May 30, 2006. Shay was the beloved son of Paul "Josh" and Darcel Claxton Allen of Reston, VA; loving brother of Ty Allen, Cain Allen and Sam Terban; grandson of Sugar Claxton of Reston, VA. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Shay was a 2005 graduate of Herndon High School and a student of Northern VA Community College. He was also an avid Redskin fan. Shay will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. A Celebration of Shay's Life will begin at 5 p.m. and will continute until 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 11 at Meadowlark Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct., Vienna, VA 22812. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the Shay Morgan Allen Memorial Fund, c/o Alliance Bank, 12735 Shoppes Ln., Fairfax, VA 22033. Arrangements by ADAMS GREEN FUNERAL HOME, Herndon. VA.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shay Allen
Sabrina Hancock Thompson
June 11, 2006
Darcel,
My heart has been heavy since I heard the news. God bless you and your family.
Kathy & Glynn Ballew
June 10, 2006
Darcel & Josh,
There are no words that could ever express the depth of our sorrow. Just know that you will see him again some day.
May the God of all comfort hold you both tightly in His arms.
Kathy & Glynn
Leslie (Martin) and Scott Harper
June 10, 2006
We cannot imagine the enormity of your grief. May God's grace, and your warm, loving memories of Shay sustain you in the days ahead.
Our love and prayers,
Leslie and Scott
Jean Soberick
June 9, 2006
Darcel and Josh,
There are no words. My heart is with you as are my prayers. Much love, Jean Ball Soberick
Colleen Mertz
June 9, 2006
Darcel & Josh, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Colleen (McCarthy) & Bill Mertz
M.J. Herbert Fuerst
June 8, 2006
Darcel;
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Maureen Sullivan
June 8, 2006
Darcel & Josh, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope that you all are doing as well as can be expected during this very difficult time. Love Maureen
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June 8, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Nancy Deutsch
June 7, 2006
Darcel & Josh--Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathy is with you. No words can express the loss of Shay, to your family and friends. -Nancy (Harmon) & Jon Deutsch
Susan Shumaker
June 7, 2006
Darcel and Josh -
My world has changed since I found out about Shay's accident - I can only imagine the enormity of the aingst you must be going through. A parent's love is a bond that will never be broken no matter the pain that it endures. I'm praying for you.
Always a friend - always here!
Love, Susan (Durrin) Shumaker
Kathy Holmes
June 7, 2006
Darcel,
My heart breaks for you and I have been praying for you and your family. I am so sorry.
Love,
Kathy (Baker) Holmes
Tom McNeil
June 7, 2006
Josh & Darcel;
Susan and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of Shay. We never got to meet any of your children since we've been in California. I'm sure he was a wonderful young man.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers as you move through this very difficult time.
Take care of yourselves.
Love,
Tom & Susan McNeil
Kristy Kimbriel Samper
June 7, 2006
Words can't express the sorrow I know you feel as parents. Please know my thoughts, prayers and love are with you and your family.
Matt and Jen Smith
June 7, 2006
All our love.........
Barb Perry (Counts)
June 7, 2006
I'm immensely saddened to hear about Shay's death. Josh, over the years when I'd run into you and your beautiful sons, it was obvious what wonderful caring parents you and Darcel were. I pray that your precious memories carry you through these most difficult times.
Blake Shideler
June 7, 2006
I will miss you my baby cousin! I wish I would have spent more time with you.
Im so sorry Uncle Josh and Aunt Darcel! I love you both very much and feel for you.
Jill Sater
June 6, 2006
Josh, Darcel, Ty and Cain, our deepest sympathies and our prayers go out to you. May the Lord be with you during these difficult times. We love you.
Love, Jill & Greg
MIKE & MARY MILLER
June 6, 2006
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Carla Estey
June 6, 2006
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Shay. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Suzi Powell
June 6, 2006
I was saddened to hear of Shay's tragedy. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Daniel Manoff
June 6, 2006
in gods hands too soon....our love and prays to Josh and all of your family.
Mary Quigg
June 6, 2006
Darcel & Josh-
Our deepest sympathies on this greatest of loss. May you find comfort in each other, your families and your faith.
Paul and Mary Quigg
Tyra Norwood
June 6, 2006
Our heartfelt condolences from our family to yours. You are in our prayers.
Blake Shideler
June 6, 2006
We will miss you my baby cousin!!!! I love you so much!!!
georgia biddle
June 6, 2006
John,Gigi,Brandon,Brit,and Drew
Tommy Meier
June 6, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Zahra and Rob Richards
June 6, 2006
We just heard the awful news about Shay from Cameron...sending all our love and prayers. We are still in Africa so Cam will be at the memorial service. We hope to see you in July when we visit Reston, Zahra, Rob, Carson and Savannah
McDaniel Family
June 6, 2006
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Shay. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Lent
June 6, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you..With all our love..Mary,Gary,Jordan & Gary John
Linda & John Lopez
June 6, 2006
When we look across the street, we will always see Shay with his big smile, hopping in his Jeep and waving! What a wonderful memory of a great kid! We will miss him so much.
Debi Allen
June 6, 2006
Our beautiful little Shay, we all wish we had more time with you.
My love to you, my brother and your family, I will forever share your pain.
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