Shawn Michael Needham, R.I.P.

by six-six-sixtynine 10 Replies latest jw friends

  • six-six-sixtynine
    six-six-sixtynine

    Two years ago (June 21) I lost my older brother after a long struggle with alcohol/depression.

    I've put off making an 'announcement' about his passing for a long time now, as I don't really like

    posting personal information on this board. But, I continue to hear from people just finding out

    about it, and I thought I should finally post this for anyone out there that knew him.

    Although obnoxious and difficult at times, Shawn had many friends. Probably more than I'll ever have,

    even if I live twice as long as he did. I miss him a lot.

    -M. Needham

    P.S. This isn't really my first post. I used to post under a similar name, but haven't been able to access that account since late last year.

  • BabaYaga
    BabaYaga

    I am sorry for your loss.

    I hope that he has found peace and joy.

    Love,
    Baba.

  • momzcrazy
    momzcrazy

    I hope your brother has found the peace he longed for here on earth.

    momz

  • changeling
    changeling

    changeling

  • *summer*
    *summer*
    I miss him a lot

    Sorry for your loss

    “Don’t be dismayed at good-byes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends.” Richard Bach

  • FlyingHighNow
    FlyingHighNow

    For your brother and for you:

    Do Not Stand By My Grave

    Do not stand by my grave and weep,
    For I am not there.
    I do not sleep.
    I am a thousand winds that blow,
    I am the diamond's glint in the snow,
    I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
    I am the gentle autumn's rain.
    In the soft blush of the morning light
    I am the swift bird in flight.
    Do not stand by my grave and cry,
    I am not there,
    I did not die.

    Unknown Native American Author

  • six-six-sixtynine
    six-six-sixtynine

    Thank you all for the kind words. -MN

  • compound complex
    compound complex

    Dear M.N:

    Please accept my condolences. Sharing your pain - now that you are ready to do so - will help you come to terms with your loss.

    Sincerely,

    CoCo

  • Junction-Guy
    Junction-Guy

    I am so sorry for your loss. Was he a poster on this board?



  • six-six-sixtynine
    six-six-sixtynine

    CoCo & JunctionGuy-

    Thank you for the nice words. No, Shawn never posted on this board.

    But a few people who do post on here knew him, and I didn't know if they had heard of his passing or not.

    Best, M.N.

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