Thanks so much for your story about Shane...perfect for cutting away from the daily grind of public nonsense and selfishness.
Also good timing for this season of Passover and Easter, both of which bring hope.
BTW - I'm writing from West Lafayette, Indiana, home of Purdue University...aka The Cradle of Astronauts, which features a bit over-life-size bronze statue of Neil Armstrong sitting on a brick wall in front of an academic building named in his honor.
Shane would have loved the "outer-space" vibe on that side of campus, even for us "soft" science folks.
Also --- I really enjoyed the discussion with Bill last Sunday on your experience at the Cincinnati "No Kings" rallies.
You have a nice style of presenting your well thought out info.
What an extraordinary young man who was taken far too soon. I'm 74 and I don't know if I would have the same amount of courage as he apparently had. Thank you, Jim, for introducing him and sharing some of his life with us. You're a Starfleet Captain now Shane. Godspeed as you travel among the stars.
The irony of Ukraine being the biggest defender of democracy (and protector of America) over the last two weeks isn’t lost on me. How amusing (and fitting) would it be for Ukraine to emerge as the new world leader of democracy.
Shane’s aunt has been my sister’s best friend since childhood. This was a beautiful tribute to Shane and the original interview is worth it for everyone to watch, and hopefully share. Shane is the epitome of a life well lived. His light and his endless, courageous fight against EB will live on long after all of us.
Thank you Shane for living your life to the fullest. You are an inspiration to all and may you rest in peace. Thank you Jim for sharing Shane’s journey with us.
Thank you for sharing Shane's story, Jim. I also live in Cincinnati and love Star Trek. I had never heard of Shane or his story and I feel like I have missed out on a very special person. My sympathies to his family and to you.
Sometimes angels sneak down from Heaven & inhabit a body that will have extraordinary challenges so that the rest of us can know grace through them. What a blessing Shane was for us all!! Thank you, Heaven for sharing him with us for those 27 years!! ❤️❤️
Thanks for introducing us to Shane Jim, I was able to interact with him a little via the comments section a while back. I have a friend with als and one thing I've learned is that one of the most important things you can do for someone is facilitate a way for them to be able to give and not just receive all the time. My friend did this for my Mom in that she gave my Mom an older electric wheelchair that she couldn't use anymore. She was totally stoked to get my Mom moving easily after a disabling bad knee operation. Shane learned how to give by writing, researching and the puppy gifts. Probably made all the difference for him. God Bless.
I’ve read all your posts about Shane, always coming away inspired yet sad that Shane was cheated out of a long life. But in his short life he made a difference. Thank you for highlighting him. I’m happy to contribute to his endowment.
I immediately recognized this young man, remembering the original post about him. He was remarkable. We've lost a beautiful light but are thankful for having him as long as we did.
How very sad to hear of Shane's passing. He seemed to be an amazing young man. He wanted to look out for others even as he was dying.
Jim,
Thanks so much for your story about Shane...perfect for cutting away from the daily grind of public nonsense and selfishness.
Also good timing for this season of Passover and Easter, both of which bring hope.
BTW - I'm writing from West Lafayette, Indiana, home of Purdue University...aka The Cradle of Astronauts, which features a bit over-life-size bronze statue of Neil Armstrong sitting on a brick wall in front of an academic building named in his honor.
Shane would have loved the "outer-space" vibe on that side of campus, even for us "soft" science folks.
Also --- I really enjoyed the discussion with Bill last Sunday on your experience at the Cincinnati "No Kings" rallies.
You have a nice style of presenting your well thought out info.
I hope the powers that be put you on more pods.
What an extraordinary young man who was taken far too soon. I'm 74 and I don't know if I would have the same amount of courage as he apparently had. Thank you, Jim, for introducing him and sharing some of his life with us. You're a Starfleet Captain now Shane. Godspeed as you travel among the stars.
The irony of Ukraine being the biggest defender of democracy (and protector of America) over the last two weeks isn’t lost on me. How amusing (and fitting) would it be for Ukraine to emerge as the new world leader of democracy.
Such a fitting tribute and remembrance. Thank you, Jim.
Shane’s aunt has been my sister’s best friend since childhood. This was a beautiful tribute to Shane and the original interview is worth it for everyone to watch, and hopefully share. Shane is the epitome of a life well lived. His light and his endless, courageous fight against EB will live on long after all of us.
Thank you Shane for living your life to the fullest. You are an inspiration to all and may you rest in peace. Thank you Jim for sharing Shane’s journey with us.
Thank you for sharing Shane's story, Jim. I also live in Cincinnati and love Star Trek. I had never heard of Shane or his story and I feel like I have missed out on a very special person. My sympathies to his family and to you.
Sometimes angels sneak down from Heaven & inhabit a body that will have extraordinary challenges so that the rest of us can know grace through them. What a blessing Shane was for us all!! Thank you, Heaven for sharing him with us for those 27 years!! ❤️❤️
Thanks for introducing us to Shane Jim, I was able to interact with him a little via the comments section a while back. I have a friend with als and one thing I've learned is that one of the most important things you can do for someone is facilitate a way for them to be able to give and not just receive all the time. My friend did this for my Mom in that she gave my Mom an older electric wheelchair that she couldn't use anymore. She was totally stoked to get my Mom moving easily after a disabling bad knee operation. Shane learned how to give by writing, researching and the puppy gifts. Probably made all the difference for him. God Bless.
Thank you for sharing Shane with us, Jim.
May his memory be a blessing. 💙
I’ve read all your posts about Shane, always coming away inspired yet sad that Shane was cheated out of a long life. But in his short life he made a difference. Thank you for highlighting him. I’m happy to contribute to his endowment.
This is a beautiful tribute to Shane. Thank you very much for sharing him and his story with us, Jim. Peace and solace to all who loved him.
Thanks for this tribute to Shane, Jim. It's beautiful. And you are too!
I immediately recognized this young man, remembering the original post about him. He was remarkable. We've lost a beautiful light but are thankful for having him as long as we did.
Shane was an inspiration to us all to preserve and have conviction till the end. Cincinnati lost an advocate, a bulwark, and an amazing young man.