RIP Shane Finn (1960-2011)

Very sad to hear yesterday about the dying of Shane Finn, Shirley Finn's youngest son, who I got to know at Casuarina Prison, and to whom Line of Sight is dedicated. Shane died too young, at 51. I got to spend some time with him just before his death, and we talked about many things, his life, his impending death, and the murder of his mother. It of course sticks in my throat that, bar one or two, the people responsible for Shirley's murder are all still alive, while Shane is not. Shane was a real character, a talented writer and artist, and he will be missed.

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Shane Finn...

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/15/2012 - 22:03.

I read a three page story about Shane in the paper in march 2006 and two days later i drove out to byford to met him and look at his amazing art. we have been good friends from that day .the last couple years shane and i went to church every sunday and this helped Shane to forgive himself and other and put some pain to rest. and gave him peace. he is now in heaven painting even more beautiful pictures...  his life is worth making a movie about...he is the most inspirational person i have ever had the honour of meeting.He is My "FINNSPIRATION" and i am his No.1 fan ....love you Shano ...see you in heaven my friend xoxo   stePh.D

Thanks Anonymous.

Submitted by David Whish-Wilson on Sun, 02/19/2012 - 03:13.

Thanks Anonymous.

I wish I could have known my

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 06:15.

I wish I could have known my great uncle. RIP Shane Finn. Condolences to family & friends

RIP my Dear Friend Shane Finn

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 01:12.

I write this in memory of a beautiful friend, Shane Finn.

 I will never forget the encouragement you gave me, to continue my writings. Being an artist yourself you knew how it was. I will always treasure the time we shared when we were younger and the time we shared after you became free.

You will always be in my thoughts as the person that you were and the man that you had become...... May God carry you to heaven and keep you in his loving embrace, You are now with your Mother you so longed for, held tight in your Mothers embrace.

God Bless You My Dear Friend, love Debbie

Thanks Debbie, and anonymous,

Submitted by David Whish-Wilson on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 20:45.

Thanks Debbie, and anonymous, for dropping by. And thanks for sharing your memories of Shane.

I remember shane we spent

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/31/2011 - 10:15.

I remember shane we spent time together in riverbank in the mid/late 70/s. He was only 15 or 16 but quite heavily tattooed . I can still remember the lion rampant on his arm suited him well he was a proud boy. I met him again a few years later in freo an said g/day finny he replied I dont use that name anymore its shane sherring now . I never saw him again but will remember him forever met a lot of bad people inside shane wasnt one of them. very glad  to see he went back to his real name. R.I.P.

shane finn

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 07:11.

i was sad to hear of his death i knew him in fremantle prison and i liked him... i can still see him with his greens, greatcoat and plastic see through carrybag... i dont know if he was good or bad but i liked him... soar high shane and be at peace... :)

sad day for all

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/08/2011 - 22:24.

hi my name is gavin petrie and i had the honour to work and live with shane for years .  one man that could make you smile. He will be missed and be in my heart for eva i just wish i could of said goodbye .... Live strong in the hevens brother...

Thanks Gavin, and anonymous,

Submitted by David Whish-Wilson on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 19:22.

Thanks Gavin, and anonymous, for dropping by. If it's any consolation, he was at peace there towards the end.