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Shawn "The Coach" Tompkins
March 16, 1974 - August 14, 2011
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| Name | Ed McMeekin |
| Date | 2011-08-19 |
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| Message | I first met Shawn when I was working at a Local Bar in London, called the Ridout Tavern. The Ridout was a very Interesting place to Work, to say the Least!
It was not uncommon for Brawls to break out at all areas of the 18,000sq. Ft. Bar. One night when I was working there was this blonde haired guy that was standing near me, and we started talking about Fights, and other things, when a Brawl started then I jumped in by myself, and this guy came in to Help me out.
That is the first time I met him, and then we hung out for a while, then I ended up moving to Toronto. I found out when I visited back to London that Shawn opened a Training Center across the street from my Father in Laws Commercial Rental Building on King St. In London.
I went in to see him and spoke a few times on other Visits, then I heard he was doing the UFC gig. I was Happy for him as this was his Dream.
I have followed his progress and Accomplishments, then we ran into each other again in London, with Tony Lee, and Toufic. We Partied for the Night, then I did not see him again until yesterday at his Memorial Service in London.
He was a Cool Guy who had a Strong Personality and lived life on His Terms! I have never met a Guy like him ever!
I am Happy he got to Live His Dream!
I paid my Respects to Emilie and Sam, and the rest of his Family yesterday. It was really hard to be there, but I kept thinking of his Dry Humor, and the fact that he touched so many Lives.
Thanks Dude!
Ed. |