I had the pleasure of working with Shane over the last 2 years in the Odette Cancer Centre, at Sunnybrook. He was a summer student and I am the Volunteer Coordinator. He was a pleasure to have around and the staff that worked with him enjoyed working with him. He will be missed. Please accept our condolences and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

I was introduced to Shane by mutual friends who thought I could help him with the medical school Interview process. Right from my first correspondence with him, I was struck by his enthusiasm. He was a friendly and confident guy and I'll always remember that about him. My deepest condolences to his friends and family.

I've only known Shane for the few weeks since he matriculated to McMaster medical school -- Ms. Nancy Freymond and I had the privilege of working with him as facilitators in his "professional competencies" curriculum group. He was a remarkable young man, and it was clear that he was going to be a credit to our school and to the medical profession. We will miss him tremendously. Please accept my sincere condolences.

My husband and I have come to know Shane because of our daughter Morgan and her boyfriend David - a close friend of Shane's. It was with shock that we heard of his passing and the world is a much sadder place without him and his wonderful sense of humour which was naturally accompanied with his smile. While we only had the privilege of knowing him in these last three years, we always thought of him as a personable, intelligent, well spoken young man who had teasing but loving nature about him. I will forever treasure the memory of him helping put up our Christmas tree last year and of him calling me Mommabird! Our deepest sympathies to you all! The Bryant Family (Bill, Laura, Morgan and Taylor)