I will always remember...  / Nikki Whitney (Friend)
Dear Shane We had our ups downs and in-betweens. I grew very close to Mom and Dad. But situations took me away. I remember the long drives every weekend to come see you to let you know that someone (other then Mom and Dad) loved you and cared about you. I have thought about you lots in the past few years though now I know why I was never able to locate you. We had some amazing times together and I will forever have those thoughts and memories. I am so glad that you were able to find someone to settle down with and get things together. I am so PROUD of you Shane Christopher so proud. You have some very beautiful baby girls. I know you were a great father to them even if I wasn't around. You always wanted babies always. I have a son now and one due in Feb. I too grew up. There are so many things I never got to tell you and really wish I would have. Like the fact that no matter what happened between us I still loved you. Nothing would ever take that way. Mom and Dad sorry I wasn't there I would have been there in a heart beat if I would have known. I just found out yesturday. And I still can't believe it Im in shock. To Shane's wife Im so glad that he found you and was doing so well for himself. Im glad that someone else was able to see the wounderful man Shane really was. And if I knew him right he was very Romantic and I know he loved you. He didn't mess around with marriage. I left my email for anyone to contact me I still know little about what has happened. And really Mom I would love to talk. By the way I still have the pigs you gave me! I love you Shane Christopher I know your looking down and comfortable now. "Shorty gonna be a thug" I think you accomplished that! PS. I have a bunch of pictures from when Shane took me to prom I will get them scanned and here as soon as I can. Close

My Dearest son.  / Mom

My dearest son. 

   I miss you more every day.  It is the little things I miss the most.  Hearing your voice every day.  Even when you were so far off, we spoke every day.  For weeks after you left us; I called your number every day, just to hear your voice on your voice mail.  That of course is no longer possible.  I tell people all the time how much I miss you walking in, and saying,  "Mom what do you need done, I know you have something up high for me to do"  People do not realize the little things until it is to late.  Of course you know I always appericated all you did, because I told you all the time.  Love was definatly not lacking between you and I was it.

   Jenny and I speakl of you every day.  I promise I will not let her forget you.  She now calls me Mom or Mommy.  Her favorite saying is I love you too much, and I will live with you forever.  We have your pictures where she can see them  daily and my heart breaks every time I look at them.  She still calls Dad, Grandpa which is ok because you will always be her Daddy and that is how it should be.

  Just know how much I will always Love you and keep you in my heart.

Love forever,

Mom

   

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I miss you so much...  / Nicole Rigdon (My kids call him "uncle shane" )

Shane, Family and friends

      We all miss him dearly, I was with lauren when they first met. Shane was the best guy for her, he was an awsome father to his kids. He was like my brother, he loved my kids! They still love him... he will always be "uncle shane", he will always be in my heart, mind and thoughts! He has done so much for me, all he wanted was to see me do good... he was the best brother anyone could have! He always put his heart out there to help somebody else...he did whatever he could for his family...they were always put first!!! I'm truly sorry, Lauren! I love you and always will be here for you and all the babies...My prayers are with you all! I will always love you shane! (Brother, Uncle and good friend)

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What a wonderful tribute  / Jan Andersen (N/A)
Hi Brenda,

Although I never had the privilege of knowing Shane, I can see what a special person he was through what you have told me and through this wonderful tribute to him. The least I can do is to share your pain as a mother who also lost her son to suicide. Wishing you much peace. With love, Jan xxxx

http://www.childsuicide.homestead.com
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So sorry for your loss  / Dallis
I wish there was a way to take away the hurt that no one else can understand unless they've been there. I hope the girls can give your heart some comfort and smiles to ease the pain. If there's anything I can do to help please let me know. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Close

You will be missed  / Tiffany Legrand (Cousin)
I know that I didn't get to see that much of you but that doesn't mean that I didn't love you. It's so hard to lose ones dear to you. I found that out big time last November. It's hearing those shocking words of news that you don't ever want to hear, but you have to. Just because it's hard to say goodbye doesn't mean that you will leave or hearts or our thoughts. We love you and we always will. Remember that.

Love always and forever,

Cousin Tiffy
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we'll miss you  / Crystal Mauer (Laurens best friend )

Dear , Lauren, Family and friends. I've only Know Shane for a short time but he was a wounderful man. i trusted him to be the best man he could be for Lauren and his children. And that he was, he had a great heart he was a great dad and husband. I just want to Thank Lauren for letting me be apart or their beautiful wedding and all the memories we got to share with Shane. It herts to know i cant fiix you broken heart as you best friend. were all here for you!! I love you with all my heart thank you for bringing Shane into our lives, Dan, Alexis and I all loved Uncle Shane as we called him! Keep you head up!! Crystal

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To Lauren  / Tom And Kathie Pettis (Lauren's great aunt and uncle )
Our dear one, we are very sorry for your loss, and are keeping you close in our hearts these days.  I'm sorry we were unable to meet Shane.  May God comfort your heart. Close

To all those who love Shane,  / Joyce Smith (Aunt)
At times like this there are no words sufficient to comfort the loss you feel.  Our prayers are with you all.  It was so wonderful to hear the stories of how Shane had turned his life around and how he had affected those around him.  May he always be remembered for the life he lived and for the blessing he was to those around him.  May God comfort you with all those wonderful memories.  Close

Shirley (Brooksher) Burnes/ Lauren's aunt  / Shirley Burnes (nephew)
We are so sorry..our thoughts and prayers are with Lauren, Shane's parents and other family members.

Shirley (Brooksher) Burnes,  Ralph and Faye Brooksher  (Lauren's grandparents) from Chickasha Oklahoma Close

Sad / Julia Coon (mother-inlaw)
Words cannot express our sorrow. We loved Shane. Although are time was short with him, we made some happy memories. We thank our God for eternal life and that Shane is in heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ. That is our comfort. We will all be together again. Praise God. Our hearts are broken and our love and prayers go out to Shanes Mother, Father and Family.  In Loving Memory, Julia, mother-in law, Greg, father-in law,  and Shannon coon sister-in law. Close

Shane was an excellent father to his kids  / Jim Brooksher (father in law )
Shane cared about his kids. He was a natural with caring for children. He always called me Mr. and was always respectful. He will be missed. Jim Close

My Precious Love  / Lauren Petree (Wife)
My Precious Love


Sometimes I tell myself, that you’re not really gone.
I feel you’re tender touch and no longer feel alone.
I see us walking hand in hand like we use to do.
It’s hard for me to accept.....
That your life on earth is through.
There were so many dreams we had not yet fulfilled,
All The hopes of a future that we were going to build.
All our friends and family have been so very kind,
They try hard to ease my broken heart
And my troubled mind.
But how can my heart be mended,
When it has broken in two?
Part of my heart is still on earth,
The other part left with you.
It is hard to see tomorrow,
When I can’t accept today,
Because the “Love of My Life”
Has been taken away.
I will always miss you, Sweetheart,
Time will not erase the pain,
All the raw emotions of losing you,
Words will never explain.
I will cling to the warm feelings
You brought into my life,
Maybe somehow it will ease my confusion
And emotional strife.
Someday we will be rejoined in Heaven up above,
But while I’m still on earth I will cherish
Every memory of our precious love.
Somehow those precious memories
Will have to carry me through,
Until the time comes for us to walk hand in hand
For an eternity...... together.......me and you.

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My loving Husband  / Lauren Petree (Wife)
Shane I will dearly miss you. You were the best man i ever had and im glad it was me you married. I had alot of fun with you we got married Semptember 21th 2007 we then went to San Deigo California for our honeymoom we had a blast just me and you. You tought me alot, and I will never forget you. You were my everything, you took care of me no matter what you had to do. You always put the kids and me first. I appreciated all you did for me. I am truly sorry it ended up this way. I was so happy with you and truly wanted to spend the rest of my life with you. I know that we had our troubles and im sorry for all the selfish things i  have done Im sorry for ever lying to you, I just want you to know that i was happy with you no matter what we went through. You will always be my Husband. And i will always be your wife. You still have the key to my heart. I love you and your family and  will be here in anyway i can. Jenny loves you Kaylyn loves you and Tayana too. And i will always be here for the kids. I just dont want to let go of you. I feel as thouh half of me is gone. I love you Honey!! Love Always your Wife Close