In honor of Shawn Harrison, an Honorary Marine
Shawn Harrison's dream was to be a United States Marine, a stature of tremendous honor for those who understand their sacrifices in protecting our freedom. He was involved in The Young Marine program where his ambitious nature fostered many achievements.
He began when he was 10 years old becoming Young Marine of the year and achieved the highest rank in the Young Marine program. He also was in ROTC in High school where he also was cadet of the year and achieved the highest rank.
When he turn 18 and could not join the Marine Corp since he was afflicted with Epilepsy. While his age prevented him from continuing to be a Young Marine, he decided to be a Adult leader.
His father told us that Shawn touched a lot of people and changed a lot of young lives. He believed In God, his Family, his Country and the Corp. He was, always faithful....Semper Fidelis. He believed that if you can change 1 young person's life, you can change the world.
Over 700 people attended Shawn's funeral including many Young Marines from around the country. Shawn's dream was to be a Marine and his dream came true.
Over 700 people attended Shawn's funeral including many Young Marines from around the country. Shawn's dream was to be a Marine and his dream came true.
The Marine corp made him a Honorary Marine. A fact that even in spite of what is considered service you can make a different and change lives.
The day he died he was serving his country at a Young Marine function.
Shawn had gone to the restroom by himself and he had a seizure the way he fell cut off his airway and he stop breathing.
Shawn was an only child and he was a Marine, his father wanted to do this one last thing for him to honor him. We were honored to be asked and humbled to be able to give something with such meaning to Shawn and his Dad. We respect those like Shawn, who in spite of the length of their service can speak volumes to the value, and interminable memory of a determined soul. Shall we always be true to our dreams and respect those who strive to live theirs.
Lonnie Harrison, Shawn's father wanted a marker to go over Shawn's grave site. These are integral colors that will not fade and mark the place with great pride and stature, a unique symbol for a unique individual.
