Another sad loss in our industry

Todd Luster · Post by **Todd Luster** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 9:30 pm

Sunday afternoon while enjoying his day off and riding his motorcycle, Shannon Watts was hit head on by a van trying to beat a red light. He suffered traumatic injuries including dual breaks of the legs arms, clavicles and obviously internal bleeding. After fighting on life support for over a day, he passed Monday night. Shannon was hired by my father right out of tech school as an estimator and moved on to be his right hand as a project manager for tile and stone for 8 years before moving to another company running his own department one year ago, of whom I followed to do work with as well.
Besides being a good friend, and an awesome family man, Shannon was a class act, and a true asset to what we stand for in always raising the bar in our industry, never settling for price over quality. He always did all this with a big smile, which what might have been made working around him so pleasant
He leaves behind his wife and 1 young boy and 2 girls under 5, the youngest only a few months old.
He will be greatly missed and irreplaceable.
I'd like to ask that you send thoughts and prayers out to the Watts family, as they have a tough road ahead and will need them as they try to recreate a new way of life without him.

GMD · Post by **GMD** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:10 pm

WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS

Rick George · Post by **Rick George** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 11:21 pm

So sorry to hear this Todd! Will be praying for family... tough, tough loss.

Dan R. · Post by **Dan R.** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 6:35 am

Sorry to hear this, let us know how we can help.

Ken Lago · Post by **Ken Lago** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 7:40 am

I am so sorry, my deepest condolences to the family.

wesjh · Post by **wesjh** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 7:50 am

Sorry to hear of your friend's untimely passing. Truly sad. Thoughts and prayers with his family.
Todd, could you post an address for charitable gifts or such?

Antonio Almonte · Post by **Antonio Almonte** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 8:02 am

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and his family Todd. Such a tragedy.

Burkie · Post by **Burkie** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 8:44 am

Sorry to hear Todd. Condolences to his friends and family.

Regards

Stone Dude · Post by **Stone Dude** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 9:12 am

thats terrible, I am very sorry to hear this. running red lights has become an epidemic

Unhique · Post by **Unhique** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 9:23 am

OMG!!!! Unbelievable sad!!!

It makes me think about all the time I'm driving on the road (at least 4-5 hrs a day driving). More on road = more chance to get accidence, especially in my situation, always feel sleepy while driving

My greatest condolence to his family!

Randy Gallion · Post by **Randy Gallion** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 9:36 am

I'm sorry to hear this.
I'll be praying for his wife and girls.

Anna Almonte · Post by **Anna Almonte** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 9:50 am

So Sorry for your loss Todd, I can't imagine what challenges they will have a head of them. Sending my thoughts and prayers and let us know if you need anything. We are only a phone call away.

Omni Cubed Larry · Post by **Omni Cubed Larry** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:00 am

Very sad news and a tragic loss indeed. You and the Watts family will certainly be in our prayers, for comfort and for healing from this loss, especially his 3 girls. This kind of news really hits home. It reminds us how fragile life is and helps keeps things in perspective. I pray this post will be a reminder that everyday is a good day to let our families know how much we love them.

Miles · Post by **Miles** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 3:13 pm

I'm sorry to hear about this Todd. We'll be praying for you and the Watts family. I can read the pain in your post and I'm sorry that you're having to go through this.

politefab · Post by **politefab** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 5:12 pm

sorry to here that.. it always makes me think about my family

Boyd · Post by **Boyd** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 6:47 pm

Todd,

I'm gathering by your words that you and your family were quite close to this man. Young children.
That's beyond awful. Sorry to hear of the tragedy.

Boyd, SFA

steven nenzel · Post by **steven nenzel** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 7:39 pm

How truly sad. I have 3 kids under 4 and under and can't imagine them growing up without their father. I'm praying for them.

Joe Little · Post by **Joe Little** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 8:32 pm

Dude, that is such sad news, So sorry for the family and we will keep them in our prayers.

rtams · Post by **rtams** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 9:45 pm

Damn thats brutal. Really sorry to hear about this - we'll pray for the healing needed within his family and friends.

CustomMarbleGraniteToo · Post by **CustomMarbleGraniteToo** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 5:42 am

I am sorry for you and your friends family.. We are sending prayers their way.

Todd Luster · Post by **Todd Luster** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 3:00 pm

Thanks a lot guys, and yes I will keep you posted if we come up with an address and any needs.
As you know that was not the intent of the posting, but appreciate it and the thoughts and prayers.

I did seem to make an error and I corrected it

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I had in my head he had 3 girls, but his oldest is a boy.
It is
Vaughn(4)
Meredith(22 mo)
Gwyneth(4 mo)

Todd Luster · Post by **Todd Luster** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 3:12 pm

There was a delay in my second posting I guess.
We have had unbelievable amounts of calls of people wanting to help Shannon in the local groups. Very cool.
My father spoke to Jen his wife, about some of them, and she shared with him that Shannon had laid out a very nice plan for them, and even had a rainy day fund, so she wouldn't even feel right taking money from people if it could keep someone else from getting it.
As sad and tragic as this has been, it it wonderful to hear this and just goes to show what kind of class act he was and his family continues to be.
Shannon was also an organ donor, and his liver was sucessfully transplanted on Tuesday evening.

So just keep the thoughts and prayers coming and thank you all.

Kowboy · Post by **Kowboy** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 3:38 pm

Todd Luster wrote:Shannon was also an organ donor, and his liver was sucessfully transplanted on Tuesday evening.

Todd:

Some good news from out of the bad. I've checked the box on my driver's license and urge others to do the same.

Keep strong through this tough time.

Joe

kdnoel · Post by **kdnoel** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 6:37 pm

Sad news indeed... in our thoughts and prayers.

Alex DiPietro · Post by **Alex DiPietro** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 5:46 am

My deepest condolences to his family, and yourself. Every day is precious

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