02/20/2016
Today I say goodbye to my oldest and one of my dearest friends. He was family and a brother to me. I would not be who I am today without his presence in my life. He was someone who could see the value in others even when they could not see it in themselves. Someone who knew the true value of friendship. He was many things: Fiercely intelligent, bold, funny, strong, and together me and him co-founded the Emergence Project which has been an incredible journey for the both of us.
Dylan was also a man of celebration, and it is my belief that he would want us to celebrate his memory, which is why in the coming weeks I encourage those who knew and cared for him to stay tuned as the emergence project organizes a memorial event in his memory. The memories and impact you left on us will not be forgotten, and as we continue to keep moving forward in this life I know that I and the many others who love you will carry your energy with us. I love you Dylan Shaw. sleep well.
Nicholas Prouten