It was everything I’d expected and hoped for. It was my first time out of the country, to a place I had dreamed of traveling for years. I started the year off by doing something I’d always wanted: visiting India. It brought new friends, new places, and new opportunities for growth. ![]() Last year was 12 months that I won’t soon forget. I would like to thank 2016 for being good to me. Thank you for showing me how to live life well. Thank you for riding the log ride with me 84 times at Adventureland that one summer so we could get the perfect picture. Please continue to keep Shane and his siblings and parents in your thoughts and prayers. I hope that all of you will take this opportunity to cherish the loved ones you have, and to appreciate the time that you have with them. I’m fortunate to have known him and I’m fortunate to have the family I do. He has been one of my biggest role models and he knew how to make everyone feel special. Shane has always inspired me to be better. He was the best brother, son, student, friend, cousin, employee, and person. His presence was calming (except for when he was yelling about something ridiculous in that dramatic way he did and that vein in his neck would start to pop out). He had the ability to make everyone feel as though they had known each other for years. It was his soul, though, that made him perfect. Some that begin to encompass his wonderful-ness include: passionate, loving, welcoming, successful, magnetic, sentimental, intelligent, hard-working, focused, talented – SO TALENTED- kind, genuine, endearing, compassionate, friendly, thoughtful, sensitive, inspiring, hilarious, admirable, fun. Words cannot describe how perfect Shane was. This is just one of countless memories that remind me of his selfless love, especially when it came to family. to make his shake so that he wouldn’t wake anyone up (because everyone sleeps where they land at the Broderick house, as we all know). Shane went out into the garage before six a.m. I remember one weekend during his wrestling career, all of the Brodericks were in Dubque (either to celebrate Christmas or to watch him win). He went out of his way to make other people’s lives easier. He’s the best tour guide ever! He made me want to go there.” He’s the coolest guy!” or “Shane is so nice. I had several friends from Dowling that toured Creighton and as soon as they saw me the next week their face lit up as they would tell me, “Your cousin gave me a tour of Creighton. His attitude and magnetism are unparalleled to anyone I’ve met. ![]() He had the ability to make everyone feel at ease and to make genuine connections with new people within minutes. His smile stretched across his entire face, and as soon as it did, everyone in the room matched his happiness. Shane truly impacted every single person he ever met. Shane was able to do so much for so many people, in the short amount of time he was given. As I’ve read and reread the posts on his Facebook wall, listened to the stories of reminiscence from my family members, and reflected on the memories I have with him, my faith is fortified. I cannot believe that the most charismatic, wonderful, kind-hearted, joyful person that I’ve been blessed to know, is no longer with us. I’m truly baffled every time I wake up, or remember that Shane won’t be there this weekend in the way I keep expecting him to be. This weekend, one of the purest souls left this earth. I’m in shock, as are all the communities Shane was a part of. I’ve had to change parts to the past tense, because I want to talk about him in the present. I’ve had to read and reread this several times. I don’t know what to say because I cannot believe this is actually real. I’ve been trying to figure out what to say for a while now.
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