Well I'm hoping you reply to this because it means what I heard is wrong. The wife just called me and said she heard on the news that a young man named Shawn Nicholes died in a horrible accident on 5th ave. He was on a motor bike.

Now I didn't think you had your bike yet... I know your driving that red toyota pickup. Also the wife is not sure exactly how they pronounced the man's last name.

So yeah... really hoping what we heard didn't happen to you. :(

damn....i hope he's okay

damn, i hope he's ok too. he was last online at 2:44 today. that seems to be in his favor. he has been riding the bike according to his posts though.

I haven't heard anything on the news myself so I'm not even sure what time this was suppose to have happened. Hope thought it was around 1pm.

Channel 2 news just showed it, Shawn Nicholson (sp?)

I think they said he was 22.

This doesn't look good. :(

Keeps fingers crossed.

Wow, that would suck balls. Hopefully he gets online soon.

Hope tried calling him but got his voice mail...

I hope he's okay. Does anyone have his number to give him a call?

hope he comes online soon =(
*crosses fingers*

Waiting patiently.

Winslow

Well I got this from the KTUU website


Anchorage, Alaska - A 22-year-old University of Alaska Anchorage student is dead tonight, after crashing his motorcycle into a pick-up truck on East Fifth Avenue near Reeve Boulevard.


Around 11:30 this morning, police say a pick-up truck was heading eastbound on Fifth Avenue, getting ready to turn into a fast-food restaurant at Reeve Boulevard, when Shawn Mickelson slammed into the side of the truck on his motorcycle. Mickelson was then run over by the truck. He was wearing a helmet, but died at the scene.



Police say high speed on the part of Mickelson appears to be a factor in the crash. Police are reminding drivers that as the weather improves, motorcycles will be back on the streets.



“It’s a beautiful time to do it, but beware people have been driving for several months without motorcycles around and basically out of sight, out of mind. So give people a chance to get used to having motorcycles around. So be extra cautious,” said Sgt. Glen Daily, Anchorage police department.



The driver of the pick-up truck, Lawrence Hayward, Jr., was not injured in the crash.

They say the guy's name is Mickleson... not Nickleson... Post up shawn so we know your ok.

oh man, dude hope that is not u ..
man wow.. dang, dont even know what to say..

I trully hope this is not hpracing...they are referring too :(

man...i really hope he's okay...he's born in 84 so that makes him 22...

His sig also indicates he has an R6. Things aren't looking good. What's his phone number? Try doing a reverse look up with his number on white pages dot com and verify the spelling of his name.

Winslow

Hey everybody, his name is Shawn Mickelsen. I sold him the bike. From the website it said the accident occurred at 11:30. That is all the info I have right now.

Man, I hope it isnt him.

I just saw the thread posted on AKMS about beware of cycles. I didnt know he had a bike. I hope it wasnt him..... Does anyone know if he went to UAA? or even his age?

Agree with Winslow.. check the number versus reverse lookup.. I'll be praying his is spelt differently.

He is 22, went to UAA and also was in the aviation program. He had classes down at Merrill field. This does not look good.

Wow... ya it isnt.. lets keep our fingers crossed..

His profile was last active at 8am this morning.

Wow.. got to keeps are fingers crossed..will be a tragic if this is true..

well... until he actually posts or someone sees him... this is horrible.

Didn't realize he is/was such an oldskool member, don't think I ever met him at meets in 2003.

yes, his name IS Shawn Mickelsen. I've tried calling him several times since someone called me and asked about if it was him. one of my co-workers knew he was in my "subaru club" and thought the name seemed familiar. :(

i know he mentioned the other night he was wanting to get his bike, and with the weather being so nice out, i am hoping that all the info is WRONG. it's looking bleak right now... how many 22 yr old sean mickelson's are there in Anchorage?

so everyone, let's please pray that he's alright and for the family of the young man who died. keep an eye out for motorcycles!!!

man, that sucks. i hope he is ok. i've only met him once or twice.... but its not good to lose any member. hope hes ok. anyone see the news tonite?

watched the news. it doesn't look good i have to admit. :(

saw the news but same info. no pic of him either. anyone know how to reach him otherwise? maybe i'll try and stop by his place tomorrow afternoon if noone hears back. i think he just recently moved not that long ago..

http://myspace-585.vo.llnwd.net/00306/58/53/306543585_l.jpg

ok....and i really hate to post this one :(
http://myspace-070.vo.llnwd.net/00566/07/01/566661070_l.jpg


i found this on myspace.........and a friend of his posted a comment......i think it was him...........

ok.....i read more on his page............. RIP Shawn......


http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=17652712

Wow... just...

Condolences to his family and everyone that knew him more than I.

RIP

Browsed a few pages and it pretty much confirmed everyones' speculation. This really hits home when it happens to someone you know or at least interact with. My sympathy goes out to the families.

Winslow

Crap. I had a bad feeling about this. I'm glad I at least got to meet him. I'll be praying for his family.

This really hits home when it happens to someone you know or at least interact with. My sympathy goes out to the families.

Winslow

I didn't really know him as well. But I feel like man...this really feels bad. Condolences to his family.

there's no telling when your times up here on earth. this is real sad news. rest in peace shawn...

wow..
ive only met him once but he was a really cool guy..
sad to hear that he had to go.
no one will forget him

RIP Shawn

RIP shawn...

it was him. On the news last night they showed a cop picking up that same helmet shawn's holding in the above pic...

Does anyone have a way of contacting his family so we can find out when the funeral is?

awww... this sucks! but yes, that was the helmet they were picking up on the news.... :(

here's a pic of sean cheesing for the camera from last Fri night's meet at Sea Galley. What a shame to have gone at such an early age (or just about any age really). I enjoyed interacting with him, making fun of the "cromagnum man" with his Korean-Caucasian brow daring me to eat some rancid Kimchee. lol. or talking about his Red Robin cravings that I'd have to go stop and eat there at work.

i hope they let us know when the memorial or funeral is because I know we'd like to attend.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/trdvibe/Car%20Meets/NASIOC%20Sea%20Galley%20Mar%2024%2006/CIMG6974copy.jpg

My Condolences to the family

mods, is there a way to change the title without starting a new thread? maybe more like a member announcement so people know what the thread's about?

thanks, chris! :)

I was about to but was beat to it. Thanks

ok....and i really hate to post this one :(
http://myspace-070.vo.llnwd.net/00566/07/01/566661070_l.jpg

As soon as I saw this picture, I knew it was him. I saw that helmet at the wreck yesterday :( So surreal. Condolences to his family and friends, and like the article said, make sure you look out for motorcycles, since they're going to be out a lot more.

my condolences to his family and friends in juneau!

What really sucks is I think he sold his car to Park n Sell? Anyway its here for a cel light concern by the new owner today... :( It looks like his car anyway... same headlights, blue, no spoiler and gold rims...

Wow, I was just browsing arround, and finding this is just shocking. What a year my fellow members. Be careful out there. There has been a lot of people leaving us, including my brother in law last month ( just 33 years old and the coolest guy evar)


Shawn...Hope to see you there!, even I didn't know you, you look like a friend to have!.. say hi to Lovell, burns and all the others !

God bless and keep in peace his family now :(

Hello all, its been about 2 years since i've posted on here, but i've been a member of Coldspeed.net now since it basically began, and Maxx_Boost posted on there that there is a thread for Shawn on here.

Shawn was one of my best friends, and this entire thing is surreal, there really isn't any words to describe the feelings and emotions that are going on. He was one of the friends you have, and look forward to growing up with, and enjoying life with eachother. He did have a great life, and accomplished many things that most of us can only dream of. He was by far, one of the funniest people you'd ever meet, and was always the one guy to make a bad day good. I won't make this a book, but I definitely wanted to post and say thank you to those that knew him in the Anchorage area, and who are keeping good tabs on things. He was a a genuine guy and will never be forgotten. I love you Shawn. RIP.

Thanks everybody, for those who want to read more on Shawn, look on the Coldspeed.net website, everybody is way more than welcome. We all sign on these forums and websites for a reason, now we have a linking subject, and for those who knew him or knew of him, it'd be nice to hear from you.

ya he was good guy for sure. always kept me in stitches at all the meets and then some. kind of reminds you how fragile life really is.

thanks for the post and letting us know about the other link. i'll have to check it out.

I met him once when he ventured by the office to have his OBDII codes checked and cleared on his WRX.

I had been waiting for him to post up like it was some bad April Fool’s joke (edit: not responding to the thread) or just see him in April at the Hooter’s and UFC meet.

My condolences to the family.

Rest in peace Shawn. We will miss you. Condolences to his family and friends. Everybody keep an eye out for motorcycles they are out everywhere.

Gone but not forgotten under his name yet, winslow?

now I wonder if the funeral is going to be held in Juneau since thats were his family is. If thats the case and most of us can't make it then... we should have a meet in memory of him and toast him in the better place he has gone.

There is an article now on anchorage daily news about it.

RIP Shawn, my condolences goes to his family and friends. It's a shame to see a member, loved one, friend, etc go. Never know when stuff like this will happen in life.
I wish the most for the family and remember everyone to keep clear and on the look out for motorcycles.

Sam

i looked on ADN and didn't see any mention of it. just on ktuu's site.

yes, everyone, keep an eye out for motorcycles!

now I wonder if the funeral is going to be held in Juneau since thats were his family is. If thats the case and most of us can't make it then... we should have a meet in memory of him and toast him in the better place he has gone.

I second the meet in memory of him.

Also, how about sending flowers or something to his family? A group thing? Just a thought.

that's a great idea. we should definitely send some flowers, but anyone know where to?? lol. or to whom? other than Juneau?

but yes, definitely should do something, a meet or what not. maybe at Red Robin since he was always going on and on about how much he loved their burgers. :) i think if we were to go back and look thru all the meet threads, they were probably started by shawn or at least fueled by him! lol

Here's the ADN article. It's in the "In Brief" section

http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/story/7573127p-7484414c.html

With so many friends, I'm sure someone will post funeral details. Be sure and check the obituaries in the next couple days. Arrangements usually happen quickly.

Winslow

thanks, winslow. :)

i'm sure they'll have a memorial here for sure.

With so many friends, I'm sure someone will post funeral details. Be sure and check the obituaries in the next couple days. Arrangements usually happen quickly. Winslow

Shawn's Dad was in the process of retiring as an investigator with the Juneau Police Department and may be in Anchorage. Arrangements are unknown at this time.

Lots of good memories working on his WRX with him in the Juneau "ghetto" shop. He will really be missed by everyone. Drive safely...

if there is none for him here we'll have to organize our own.

Condolences to Shawn's family. This must be unbearable for them. I didn't really know him, but I can tell that he touched a lot of people in a positive way. Just a week or two ago, I was pming trying to figure out how to buy his vf-34 setup, without giving up my stock stuff. Hard to imagine how fleeting life really can be.

The chancellor of UAA just sent this email message remembering Shawn-

TO: All Faculty, Staff and Students

FROM: Elaine P. Maimon, Chancellor

RE: With much sadness...

We are deeply saddened to announce that Shawn Mickelsen, a UAA Student, died yesterday in a motorcycle accident in downtown Anchorage. Shawn was a first semester transfer student from the Community College of the Airforce. He was an Aviation Maintenance Technology major.

We extend our most heartfelt sympathies to Shawn’s family in Juneau, as well as to his friends, classmates, faculty and staff most closely affected by Shawn’s passing. There are resources and programs available through the University for anyone who may require assistance during this difficult time, including:

UAA Student Health and Counseling Center: 786-4040
UAA Psychological Services: 786-1795
UAA Student Affairs Counseling Services: 786-6158

Shawn's Dad was in the process of retiring as an investigator with the Juneau Police Department and may be in Anchorage. Arrangements are unknown at this time.

Lots of good memories working on his WRX with him in the Juneau "ghetto" shop. He will really be missed by everyone. Drive safely...

Bob keep us updated if you hear anything or find out more info for us fellow members.

Winslow

Hey guys,

The funeral's going to be at 3pm tomorrow. I'm not sure EXACTLY where it's going to be at but I know it's near Bragaw and 20th ave. kind of by East High I hear. Does anybody know which one I'm talking about?? If so please post up the name and better directions. I've never been there but I'm sure the family would love it if we all came out. I found this out from the family. I've know Shawn and his family since we were little boogers. Our families are very close. -eugene

Wow, My prayers go out to his family and friends. I didn't know him but it's still a slap in the face. This kind of thing opens up you eyes. My prayers go out to you Shawn.

cj

Witzleben Funeral Home 1705 South Bragaw Street

Directions (http://map.web.mapquest.com/?e=9&GetMapDataDirect=Gme5diw%2ca%3a9u12%3b%40%2409%2da 2da72%26%3d25h%2dy25072%26z%40gqzal1%408%26hrzn9u% 24nlrzs%26u2gu%2c2%3a9672%3b%40b20w%24%3a%26%40%24 09%2da2da72%26%3d25h%2dy25072%26%40%24nq67%261%2c% 240062%3a%26)

Thanks for posting details.

Winslow

i think i meet him once, yeah talked with him for a while.
Did he work for Alaska Airlines for a bit? if not i'm sure ive meet him before, i remember his face.

R.I.P. Shawn

The funeral in Juneau will be on Saturday, at 11am, it will be an open casket.

It will be nice to see everyone who can make it, for those in Anchorage, keep us Juneau folks updated on how the memorial goes. Also, log on to Coldspeed.net if your not on there already, and maybe share some stories with those who knew him in Juneau.

I thinik I met him at a meet a while back. He seemed like a great guy. My prayers go out to him and his family.

Everyone be careful out there

i think i meet him once, yeah talked with him for a while.

You met him when I bought that starter from you. We met at Red Robin during a euro meet.

He was in the Air Force stationed on Okinawa.

Winslow

my condolences to his family , every time i met shawn he was the life of the party.

if as many of us can go tomorrow we should try and get a long presession of cars and go to the the funeral in mass, i know it would be short notice to organize but i think we can do it, then after the funeral maybe we can go to red robin and down a few of his favorite drinks and burgers..

like everyone has said be on the look out for those motorcylces, because most drivers in this state don't even think twice about them.

r.i.p. bro


mike

Man this sucks, Shaun was cool I worked with him for a bit at Alaska Airlines before I quit and he was super cool. Ever since the first day he caught me looking up parts for the WRX we were cool he was suppose to come and hang out with me in Seattle, he was super stoked to get that bike too. R.I.P. Shaun.

thats so awesome you guys remember him for the same reasons some of us do, it definitely brings a smile to my face hearing about him and his adventures in food haha

it would be nice for everybody and anybody who knew him in Anchorage, to post pics of your times with him, and whatever else you can find.

well I asked my boss if I can have tomorrow afternoon off to go... he said ok so I'll be there.

Mike what did you have in mind for a meet and drive over place? And I'm good for red robins when its done to.

i havent been able to log on all day.. i just read up on it..
so he will have a funeral here today at 3pm or tommorrow at 3pm at the
bragaw funeral home.. ?? i would really like to go.

Its tomorrow... thursday at 3pm and we could head to red robins afterwards for drinks and such.

that is good.. i will try to make it tommorrow..
my boss should be finish with his class by then..

I'll try to make it tomorrow. Don't know if I can get off in time to make the funeral. I have a "record fire" at a range; I didn't get off until 3 doing the same thing today. If all else fails I will go to Red Robin and maybe offer to DD for those that knew him well enough to get sloshed.

Someone link his parents/family to this thread for condolences reasons. Other forum threads also.

It all helps in support when **** like this happens.

ya, i'm trying to get a handful of those vehicle stickers to "watch out for motorcycles". put one up on the rear window.

perhaps a meet at red robin for dinner, but i'm here at the office til 6 pm. i'll see if i can head back here for an hour and then back to RR? Maybe I'll see who's working Thurs afternoon and see if we can switch....

Aww, man, this sucks so bad. I never knew the man, but I have read several of his posts. Unfortunately, that is as far as I knew him. :(

My condolences go out to him, his family, and friends.

I really don't know what else to say... This is so wrong...

Wow, reading this post from the beginning I thought that we would all get the OK from Shawn that this wasn't him. As I read further it got worse and then wam, there it is right in your face.

I just met him for the first time at the Sea Galley meet. Seemed really cool and I really hoped to see him later on at meets. His dad was there too. All I can think of is 4 days ago I was with this guy laughing, seeing him smile, and now he's not even around. It hits me pretty hard and I really don't know what to say.

He will be greatly missed and my condolences go out to this family. I can't imagine what they must be going through. My prayers go out to Shawn, I hope he's in a better place...

-Wes

I won't be able to make it to the funeral, but I can make it to RR if that is the game plan.

oh ok, that was his dad! duh! i was sort of listening on the introduction to him, so i wasn't sure who he was.

Haakon this goes out to you. From the immortal words of...

...dont forget to vote for AKIC before winslow lays the smack down

Winslow

Sorry to hear about this. Kinda messed up because I think I know of more people from the Alaska car scene that have died of unatural causes than I do through any of my other groups of friends. Be safe out there everyone.

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!! I have no words that can express my deepest sorrow and pain I feel right now.........I had just found out about this. All me and shawn had were good times and now are memories I will have forever. writing this brings tears to my eyes. I remember working on cars together and hanging out at his place. talking shop and whatever. This is the worst. my breath has been taken away with this sudden pain i feel coming from my heart. Shawn, buddy, go easy man. I hope that where ever you are, that you are on roads that never have potholes and that you can go as fast as you want without ever looking for cops. rest easy my friend :( I hope i can see you when I pass and find you well. goodbye.....

your friend,


Sam Terwilliger


may god be with you

All I can think of is 4 days ago I was with this guy laughing, seeing him smile, and now he's not even around. It hits me pretty hard and I really don't know what to say.

Took the words out of my mouth. It hits pretty hard when you JUST saw the person.

That is a good idea Hope, I have already messaged a couple of good friends that ride, to be extremely safe.

Sam and I will be making memory stickers for Shawn. We'll hand them out when we have them. Sam is also dedicating his first drag pass of the season to the memory of Shawn. Kim, Sam, and I send our tears and heart felt sorrow to the family of Shawn. May he rest in peace. Just remember, " There are no such things as 'goodbyes', just 'see you laters'. "

I'm not from AK, and i didn't know Shawn. However, reading the 4 pages of posts i've realized that he is a loved and very well respected individual. Although, i didn't personally know him, i still have a pit in my stomach b/c i know this has affected many people's lives. I wish the best for his family and friends.

Thanks ikhan1999. He did mean alot to us, vene to those of us who didn't know him as well or for as long as others may have.

Gone but not forgotten under his name yet, winslow?

Done.

I dont really know what to say but you will be missed dude.
He was always willing to help me with my WRX, and always had something funny to say.

Rest in peace bro.

Shawn was a VERY Good friend of mine. We where stationed together at Eglin AFB, Fl before he went to Japan. He got out of the military and went home to AK. We cruised every weekend together with Elliott Cain and I. The three of us Started the Flat 4 of Florida chapter. I was in shock when they called me at work. I still can't believe he is gone, I was pm'ing with him and e-mail a lot. I want to go up there but my wife is bedridden with a high risk pregnancy and we can't travel. It is so hard on a family when this kind of thing Happens, I feel for them.
This is the Message they sent to me at work.

"Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of Shawn Mickelson, prior 58th AMU Crew Chief, who passed Monday March 27, 2006 in a motorcycle accident at his home town in Alaska. Please pray for his family in there time of mourning. His funeral will be held on Sat April 1, 2006. He will be missed by all of us. RIP Shawn Juan…"

R.I.P. Shawn, you will never be forgotten!

Well...i just got back from florida yesterday afternoon.... Sam gave me a call later in the day... and told me about the news with Shawn.. I didnt want to believe him...i thought he was just trying to toy with me ... and he told me it was the truth and it was on the board (i didnt have internet access in Florida).. I ...I really dont know what to say for him...Im realy feeling deeply hurt by his death...I was sitting in my car last night looking up at the nite sky just thinking...why? how could this happen to Shawn.. he ment to much to all of us on the board.. He was one of the very first people i met that was part of AKIC.... and the first wrx i raced with my wrx... of course wooping my a**... I went last nite to Wendys and placed 3 roses that i quickly tried to get a hold of .. I'll probably get some more and place it at his death location....I even weirdly texted his cell last nite.. saying i thank him for everything he did for me ... even though he wouldnt be able to respond.. but i know he read it somewhere....Shawn Rest in Peace my friend ...you helped me so much....you even sold me the Downpipe to the wrx from urs.... now as odd as it may be ..its like a part of you is now with my car powering it even more... I know its weird.. but ...yeah.....I wish i could of made his funeral..ill probably post more on that thread about that.. I would of wanted to go and say my last goodbyes...and being open casket.. would of been a way to last see him.. last time i saw him was a few weeks ago at Josh's house after we put in my downpipe.. now all i got left ..is that pic he had above along with his car pics from a thread placed awhile ago.. i wanted to say sorry to his family.. and my prayers are now always with him.. ill never forget that kid.. just seems like yesterday how we were teasing him about being Emo and writing those poems of his ....i wish i never went on vacation and went to the meet... would of been a way to remember him even more.. its things like this ..that really hit you hard and you think why did this happen?... my prayers are with ya Shawn..where ever you are....

And as said earlier There are no goodbyes, just see ya laters... when i do i bet we'll be all racing in the after life...

RIP Shawn......

Wow, reading all your thoughts and memories, it brings a tear with a smile to my face, the life he chose to live was always in the fast lane. And its great that you guys all had the same car and were able to really have something in common, and really enjoy your times together like we did here at home in Juneau.

That downpipe he sold you... was it the HKS? If so, thats the one he bought in Oregon, and I myself brought it up here for him. Too funny, he didn't want to pay shipping, so he purchased it by credit card and had me carry it through the damn airport! That guy, i'm really going to miss his ways. He would make a joke out of seriously ANYTHING just to get a rise out of you. He adored his WRX, and he was never modest about it. He'd tell anybody straight up just how lame another car is, then he'd go on about how much raping he could do to the cement by going in reverse. JUST to make sure you knew he'd smoke you. Haha damn, you guys have to post meet pics, i've never seen any with him and his car in them... it would be nice to know what he was always bragging about! RIP kid, I love you

Wow, reading all your thoughts and memories, it brings a tear with a smile to my face, the life he chose to live was always in the fast lane. And its great that you guys all had the same car and were able to really have something in common, and really enjoy your times together like we did here at home in Juneau.

That downpipe he sold you... was it the HKS? If so, thats the one he bought in Oregon, and I myself brought it up here for him. Too funny, he didn't want to pay shipping, so he purchased it by credit card and had me carry it through the damn airport! That guy, i'm really going to miss his ways. He would make a joke out of seriously ANYTHING just to get a rise out of you. He adored his WRX, and he was never modest about it. He'd tell anybody straight up just how lame another car is, then he'd go on about how much raping he could do to the cement by going in reverse. JUST to make sure you knew he'd smoke you. Haha damn, you guys have to post meet pics, i've never seen any with him and his car in them... it would be nice to know what he was always bragging about! RIP kid, I love you
naw it was a invidia downpipe.. i remember him telling me how he tryed various downpipes and the HKS one was one that he did try... he was a good guy... should of never happened to him.. wanted to see him do some raping at the track this year..

RIP Shawn

By the way ..thought itd be nice to post something many of us all can remember him by..his pride and joy..

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/civic_hx/shawn142xo.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/civic_hx/shawn99li.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/civic_hx/shawn26gp.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/civic_hx/engine43wk.jpg

:( I feel so sorry to hear that Shawn's young life was snuffed out like a candle, in an instant. Just goes to show how fragile we are...

God bless his soul...

gosh that car was nice.. i remember when i first saw it at that red robin meet i was like DAYUM~~

My condolences go out to his family and close friends. Stay safe out there everyone.

I think I have met Shawn before but for sure I've seen his ride around town.
My condolences goes out to him and his Family too...it's hard to see someone you know be gone all of a sudden. Last saturday was my beloved Grandmothers service... :(

lets all play it safe so that we can play again another day.... ;)

Damn..........I can't think of what a meet will be like with out Shawn.........I don't want to think about it.......

Two weeks later I finally find out...... godspeed shawn... had fun back in the day.

Luke

Two weeks later I finally find out...... godspeed shawn... had fun back in the day.

Luke
Everytime i drive by the site.. i always rev and point .... he was all about cars.. i know hes driving like crazy somewhere..

Wow, I'm a member in the Tri-State Region and I never expected to be browsing the Alaskan Forum, but I did a Google search for something random and came upon this thread. After spending most of the past hour reading this thread and seeing how many friends he has and how much he was loved via his myspace, I can say I feel incredibly unlucky for never meeting Shawn.

May he rest in peace and watch over all of you guys everytime you take it to the road. God Bless Shawn... :)
-Tom