I'm very sorry to hear about Shawn... He was a amazing guy and will be missed dearly.

Ann, May God bless your family as you continue to remember the great things your son has done for our Country. He truly was a great man and I'm sure he'll be forever missed.

Though we just met today, I will think about you often. Again, may God Bless you and your family always.

The Tyree family, Crandall, Texas

Ann and David,
I've never met your son, but I worked with you Ann in the hospital years ago. My mother told me about a military procession in town and how it touched her heart as she saw it pass infront of her, she told me how it made her cry to see the out pouring of love for the young soldier, little did I know until I read about the tribute today on the internet that it was your son.
I am so very sorry for your loss. There arent magic words to say to heal the hurt ya'll are going through, but I just wanted to say we are praying for you and your family. I loved looking through the pictures, and know how proud you must be. Thank you to your son for giving the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom! We will never forget!
Our prayers and love to you both and your family,
Dianna S

On behalf of all of the DUSTOFF Association and the thousands of Shawn's brothers and sisters who lived the DUSTOFF mission, we grieve with you in your loss. I watched again the film made by Arrowhead Films with the 57th Med Co was inactivated several years ago. Shawn was in that film. It touched my soul to see the passion for our mission that he demonstrated. A link to the film clip is below:

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Click on the "DUSTOFF Legacy" clip.

If you will get in touch with me, I will see to it that a copy of that is made available to you.

We all lost a brother. Our hearts are with you in your sadness. God bless you with His Grace and His Peace - a Peace that passes our understanding and can see us through all the tough times we face.

God bless you

Dan Gower
Executive Director
DUSTOFF Association

I am truly sorry for your loss, I know that there are no words that will ease your pain or make dealing with the loss of your son any easier, but please know that he was one of the most selfless, brave, and heroic people there is. Shawn is with out a doubt a true hero, an angel sent from above and will never be forgotten. You are in our hearts & prayers.

Dave and Ann - I am so sorry for your loss. I had no idea until I received the Kaufman County Enterprise in the mail yesterday and saw an article about Shawn's funeral. I only met Shawn one time and knew how proud you were of him. He was a True American Hero.

My prayers go to you and your family.

I am a friend of Jonathan Rock.

I would like to extend my condolences to all of Shawn's loved ones. He touched so many lives. I am finding out so much about my precious son from you. Nothing/nobody can replace Shawn for any of us. He led us all with his example of how to live our lives; full of love, compassion, zest, inclusion, and deliberateness. His example in life will impart many lessons to me. He indeed was a very humble man and wouldn't want a lot of attention, but the work that he and so many others in the armed forces do to protect us and our way of life must be understood and appreciated. He gave of himself unreservedly.
God bless you all
America, bless God!

Thank you for everything! I am deeply sorry.

I remember driving down the white rock roads toward Terrell and catching up to Shawn on his way to school. He wasn't like most teenagers or me. He didn't leave a cloud of white dust. He took his time in his old truck. Not too long ago, I wondered how he would drive down the new black top road. He is missed. Take care and God bless you.