Born March 21, 1963
Died September 26, 2003

Eulogy for my Brother Shawn Lane Written By Mitzi

To the world and to me my Brother was a musical genius, a virtuoso who touched your soul and inspired you with his music. But to me there was also another side - To me he was simply my one and only Baby Brother. From the moment he was brought home from the hospital as a baby we knew he was special and we three sisters adored him. As an adult I would call him if I was blue, moody, or needed a friend. It might take some time to actually get him on the phone, but he would finally call me back cheer me up or make me laugh. Shawn and I could talk for hours on politics, God, history, parallel dimensions or obscure trivia. Shawn was my friend, my buddy, and my Brother. He made me laugh, He made me cry. But above all he made me proud to call him my Brother. Shawn made my life brighter just by being in it. I will never again hear that sweet laugh of his. I will never again be able to turn to him when I need him. I will never again be able to wave to him, and cheer for him as I would sit in the audience at his performances. I will never again be able to pet him or make over him as only sisters do. This is a loss I will never, ever get over. Shawn you are the bravest man I ever knew. A very large piece of my heart went with you Baby and my heart shall forever be broken. Shawn, you are the best Brother I could ever hope to have. I will carry a part of you with me always. I will love you and miss you all the days of my life. Sing and make beautiful music with the angels Baby! Until we meet again

Your Devoted Sister, Mitzi