Shannon's Fight

ihpartschad

IHPA General Manager
Friends,

today shannon lost her battle with cancer. She fought long and hard and I am proud to have loved her and feel blessed that she loved me back. Today is both a blessing and a heartbreaking one. A blessing in that she no longer must suffer but obviously heartbreaking for those that she left behind. She leaves 3 wonderful boys, jeremy age 14, barry age 12, and ethan age 9 behind. Shannon taught me so many things and brought such love to my life that I will always be a better man for having loved her. I am honored to have shared her life and remain so in the fact that she trusted me with the lives of her boys. My promise to her memory is to do my best by those young men and turn them into the men that I know she would want them to be. She was extremely brave to the end and in the final moments was surrounded by people who loved her very much. She passed peacefully and in her final hours was without pain.

I would like to take this moment to thank those that have helped through these last 2 years. Family and friends are the one bright spot through this whole ordeal. Thanks so much for your thoughts and kindness' I feel blessed to know so many caring and loving people!

Jeff and norma. A special thank you to both of you for your tireless support and love. Without it from you and the rest of the family I would be lost.


This is how I choose to remember shannon. Gone too soon. Rest well baby.

Being goofy
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Being a Mom
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Being pissed that shes cold
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Chad,

I am deeply saddened by your family's loss. I know it is a blessing but it still can not be easy nor should it be. I am sure she is finally at rest without her struggle.

Shannon will live on forever in the hearts and minds of those left behind.

My family and I send our most heart felt condolences to you and your family.
 
Chad, anna and I are so sorry for the loss of your wife and your boys loss of their mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
 
Chad,
what do you say to something like this? I'm sorry for your loss and wish the best for you and your boys. If there is anything, do not hesitate to ask.

Paul
 
Chad - my deepest condolences to you and your family. You are one mentally strong dude. It comes through in your posts. This quality will serve you and the boys well in the difficult days ahead. Peace be with you.
 
Kathy and I were stunned to hear this, even though we've been trying to be prepared for quite some time like everyone else. Being prepared is just not possible.

We're really thankful that we did get to know and spend time with shannon. And the spirit that the entire family has shown through this ordeal should be inspiration for anyone facing the tests of life.

All of you will be in our thoughts for a long time.
 
Chad,

you have got to be one of the strongest guys I know. I'm not so sure any of us could have handled a simlar situation with as much strength and resiliancy. I have to believe that shannon's passing was made a bit easier for her knowing that her boy's lives were in your loving and guiding hands.

I'm not a real religious guy, but today is easter which is fitting, shannon has only left in body, but will forever be with all of you in spirit.

Please don't hestitate to ask if there is anything I can do.

Matt
 
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I have been in contact with Chad thru the weekend.:sad: I have had a couple of emails asking where to send flowers and/or donations. Chad asked that any donations be sent in shannon's name to the cancer research society.
 
Chad,
my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
God bless you and your sons.
I feel what you're going through, having lost my little sister and Dad 2 years ago to cancer.
It gets easier knowing she is in a better place and free of the pain and torment she had to endure.
May shannon rest in peace knowing she has a great husband and father to her boys.
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Man I am so sorry Chad. We'll be thinkin' about you guys. I know we don't know each other, but I do know by what I've read here that them boys of yours got a good Dad to watch over them. Take care.

-dave
 
Thank you all for your thoughts and kind words. It has been a very emotional few days for me. I laugh at myself because I thought I was so prepared for this. One thing I learned is there is just no way to prepare. Her loss has just devestated me. I am very glad she is no longer in pain but her death sure left me in some. The boys are back to school today and I am back to work. We all felt we needed to get back at it and hopefully take our minds off of the pain some. Thanks again to all.
 
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