Such fine journalism here! You’re showing why and how a reliable news source builds community and one willing to look at those among us who are struggling.
Shawn worked in the supplements department of Food For Thought, before it became Whole Foods, over two decades ago when I first met him. His ex-wife and children are family to me. His passing is an incredible tragedy.
Nice job of reporting by Laura! In a short space, painted a pretty complete picture of Shawn and his life, his positive attributes and his demons. In many ways, he had a “normal” life: wife, kids, employment/employers, a friend in Reed who hung with him until the end. Yet suffered from mental/emotional issues, drug abuse and severed ties with all close to him. Sad story. One commentor Danny stated “We must do better”. Boy, I’m not sure what We(society?) could do. He had a network, they knew him and had a reason to help, yet couldn’t.
Thank you. It’s important for us to humanize and tell the stories of our unsheltered. Well done and RIP to Mr Voss. We must do better.
Such fine journalism here! You’re showing why and how a reliable news source builds community and one willing to look at those among us who are struggling.
Shawn worked in the supplements department of Food For Thought, before it became Whole Foods, over two decades ago when I first met him. His ex-wife and children are family to me. His passing is an incredible tragedy.
You might be interested to know that there was an error in the email. His ex-wife actually paid for his cremation.
Yes, I'm grateful to see that was updated in the article. Thank you for being on top of it!
I'm sorry for your loss, Candra. This story is heartbreaking.
Nice job of reporting by Laura! In a short space, painted a pretty complete picture of Shawn and his life, his positive attributes and his demons. In many ways, he had a “normal” life: wife, kids, employment/employers, a friend in Reed who hung with him until the end. Yet suffered from mental/emotional issues, drug abuse and severed ties with all close to him. Sad story. One commentor Danny stated “We must do better”. Boy, I’m not sure what We(society?) could do. He had a network, they knew him and had a reason to help, yet couldn’t.