I last saw Shawn as a small boy with his parents Lee and John at a football game at the old Eastern Suburbs Sports Ground, the home of the then Easts Roosters. Shawn was hiding behind Lee's legs but he was polite, friendly and a smiley child with big, beautiful eyes. I had known the Mackays in their days at Newtown and having a family was the icing on their wonderful relationship. Visited Lee in hopsital when Shawn was born and remember the look of excitment and love in both their eyes. I have followed Shawn's career from a distance and was so shocked and terribly sad when I heard about his death. Learning to live with grief and immense loss must be one of the hardest things a parent faces when a child leaves the earth before they do. But with a beautiful sister to support and the love and support of strong families, I hope that their love of Shawn and the beautiful memories of his life and achievements have helped them move forward. Thinking of you all. Much love Julia Sheppard and family
Ants (Apr 18, 2009)
I am a big fan of the brumbies and was deeply saddened when i heard of the news from Sth African that Shawn was fighting for his life in a Durban hospital after being senselessly run down following a night out with fellow team mates following his teams match against the shark.s.To learn of his passing at such a young age just isn't fair.I know you will be in captain of the rugby team in heaven .Your spirit will live on the hearts of the Brumbies forever.God bless you and your family
shawn we will miss your great leadership and cheeky smile we were truly proud when you became a brumbie. A truly great man and footballer greatly missed.
I last saw Shawn was as a baby in a pram at East Leagues Club. I was having lunch with his Mum Lee. Lee and I worked together, and had our babies in the same year. I watched Shawn play in the Commonwealth Games and thought how proud John and Lee must have been. I was shocked to the core when I heard about the accident in SA.
I can't begin to know how Lee & John are coping. However, they must be so very proud of the comments made about their son. He was obviously a great bloke, and fantastic team member and a loving son and brother. Lee & John - my heart goes out to you.
Sue Mitchell (now of Bribie Island)
As a brumbies supporter and a rabid rugby supporter this tradgedy came as a great shock. From the moment the accident occured I was persistently checking for news and when the signs were good I was absolutly gutted and the outcome. My thoughts go out to all the Mackay family, his partner and the brumbies.
On behalf of the Hobart Harlequin Rugby Club I send our deepest sympathies to Shawn's family and team mates. We play our first game this season on Saturday and we will be honoring Shawn with black arm bands in both grades. The Brumbies are our favourite team and we are greatly saddened by this tragedy. God bless all of you.
Rest in Peace Shawn Mackay.
I'm a Highlanders supporter, but I will now also support the Brumbies.
Gone, but never forgotten.
You were and are still such an inspiration to all rugby players.
I'm a girl, but I will still look up to you.
Thank you for your range of talents and you will be greatly missed.
Rest in Peace Shawn Mackay.
I'm a Highlanders supporter, but I will now also support the Brumbies.
Gone, but never forgotten.
You were and are still such an inspiration to all rugby players.
I'm a girl, but I will still look up to you.
Thank you for your range of talents and you will be greatly missed.
we are deeply sorry for the lost and we will supprt the brumbies with a crusade spirit onwards to a brumbies crusade, "we are all 1 team" SANZAR IS A RUGBY NATION ITSELF!!!
i feel for the randwick boys who have grown up with him and the club keep going boys n lift that shield for him lets do it for shawn brumbies n randwick to win it
One year on: RIP Shawn Mackay
Julia Sheppard May 04, 2010
Rest in peace
Anthony Kittow Apr 18, 2009
I am a big fan of the brumbies and was deeply saddened when i heard of the news from Sth African that Shawn was fighting for his life in a Durban hospital after being senselessly run down following a night out with fellow team mates following his teams match against the shark.s.To learn of his passing at such a young age just isn't fair.I know you will be in captain of the rugby team in heaven .Your spirit will live on the hearts of the Brumbies forever.God bless you and your family
Our Brumbie
Leanne Apr 17, 2009
Parents must be proud - from an old friend
Sue Mitchell Apr 16, 2009
I can't begin to know how Lee & John are coping. However, they must be so very proud of the comments made about their son. He was obviously a great bloke, and fantastic team member and a loving son and brother. Lee & John - my heart goes out to you.
Sue Mitchell (now of Bribie Island)
R.I.P Shawn Mackay
Amy Apr 14, 2009
May Shawn Mackay Rest in Peace!
From 7s to 15s
Avishay Ram Apr 14, 2009
Shawn Mackay Rest In Peace...
Hobart Harlequins RUFC Hobart Tasmania
Buster Kearney Apr 13, 2009
Buster Kearney
President
Hobart Harlequins RUFC
You will be greatly missed.
Tracy Bouvier Apr 13, 2009
I'm a Highlanders supporter, but I will now also support the Brumbies.
Gone, but never forgotten.
You were and are still such an inspiration to all rugby players.
I'm a girl, but I will still look up to you.
Thank you for your range of talents and you will be greatly missed.
You will be greatly missed.
Tracy Bouvier Apr 13, 2009
I'm a Highlanders supporter, but I will now also support the Brumbies.
Gone, but never forgotten.
You were and are still such an inspiration to all rugby players.
I'm a girl, but I will still look up to you.
Thank you for your range of talents and you will be greatly missed.
Gone but Not Forgotten
Nicky Payle Apr 11, 2009
on behalf of a crusaders supporter
Dylan Naqova Apr 11, 2009
Dylan Naqova
Christchurch, New Zealand
a great guy you want in your club
jake ayoub Apr 10, 2009