This site is dedicated to the memory of Shawn Emerson.
A memorial website to Shawn Emerson. Shawn Emerson was born on March 13, 1971. He is much loved and will always be remembered by all his friends and family.
MadisonScuba has created a scholarship program called the "Shawn Emerson Endowment". More info or to contribute please contact the program counselor, Christopher Krause at christopher@madisonscuba.com or 608-628-6282.
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Thoughts
Shawn:
Today marks the fourth anniversary of your death. I think about you everyday and I know that you are with me. I know your spirit is free and you are at peace.
That being said, this day is still particularly difficult for me. I can't help but think of you as you were in your darkest hour, and it hurts. God damn does it hurt. I know that you are more than your death, but it is still a part of who you are and it's a part of who I am too and it deserves to be acknowledged. So I guess that's what I'm using this day for...I remember all the goods times and laughter, but today I remember the sadness too. Because it existed as a part of you and I want to honor all of who you were.
I wish things would have been different. I wish I could talk to you and laugh with you and hug you one more time. I love you Shawn. I hope that your spirit knows and feels that.
Be forewarned, when I see you again I'm probably going to punch you square in the nose...but then you better brace yourself because I'm going to hold you tight in my arms. For now I will just hold you tight in my heart. Okay?
Love always,
Kim
Kim (Emerson) Olson
16th September 2013
Big Brother:
Could not help but think of you the past few days as a friend of mine and his family dealt with the loss of their darling, precious little boy who was only two and a half years old. Nothing of that little guys passing or yours make sense to me and I am really struggling right now for some understanding. You have been gone for two years and 54 days and it still hurts just as much now as it did back then. I just wished you knew how much love and support you had and how many people miss you so much! I know you and my friends son are in a better place now and that gives me peace but it still doesn't fill the void you left behind. Still missing you... Your Little Brother, Kent
kentemerson
10th November 2011
There are so many things I wish I could share with you. Movies, quotes, jokes, stories, laughs...the list goes on and on. There is a part of me missing because you're not here. Sometimes I feel your presence though...I was helping construct an underwater obstacle course for the scuba kids last weekend and I know you were there with me. It was like my hands became your hands. I know you'd be proud of me if you were here. I love and miss you stupidhead. I wish you could come back.
Kim (Emerson) Olson
21st April 2011