In loving memory of our son, Shad Luke Mckell. Shad was born June 16, 1995 and passed away September 5, 2000 after a courageous battle with medulloblastoma. Shad will forever be remembered by his Mommy, Daddy and big brother Shafiq. Timeless love and hugs from Nana, Papa, Auntie Carole, Auntie Linda, Granny Ann, Grandpa Ducky, Auntie Jill, Uncle Peter and Auntie Debra, as well as countless aunts, uncles and cousins. Our Shaddy loved life. He lived his life to the fullest of his abilities, and gave so much of himself to each day, even when he was not feeling well. Shad loved to play, his favourite things being cars and trucks and his trains. Shad would play puzzles for hours, enjoyed colouring and watching his favourite videos. He was a tremendous fan of Thomas the Tank, Franklin, Teletubies and Caillou. Shad was facinated by balloons, blowing bubbles, flowers, colourful braclets and trinkets, and he was very proud of his huge collection of stickers and sticker books.
Shad was a very special child. He was able to smile and laugh despite the pain of his illness, all of the treatment, the chemotherapy and radiation. Shad's smile and laughter, his outgoing personality and his charm drew people towards him. Once you met Shad, even just once, you were unable to forget him. Shad touched so many people in so many different ways. He was a true fighter, a fighter until the very end. He left us with a legacy of insurmountable strength, the drive and desire to fight and fulfull our true purpose in life. Shad was an angel here on earth, and was destined to become a heavenly angel.
Although it breaks our hearts to let him go, his legacy will live on and on.

Posted by Shad's Mom