Shaquille Edwards

I hate that this is where I gotta come just to talk to you now. So much has happened and I still catch myself wishing I could call you and tell you everything. I miss hearing your voice, I miss laughing with you, I miss just knowing my brother was here. I would give anything just to have one more regular ass day with you. And knowing you and Nathan both gone… man 💔💔 I really got two brothers I gotta miss for the rest of my life. I still don’t know how I’m supposed to be okay with that. I hope you with Nate somewhere cutting up, laughing at us and watching over me and Nomi. 🕊️ Y’all better be. I love you so much brother. I’m still here, still pushing, still trying.

Oh Shaq, you’ll be missed!!! The love I have for you will never die. So loyal, dedicated, hilarious!!! You have it a good fight. I’m so glad we had the greatest time of our lives lately. Rest baby, watch over us!!!! You’re with your little brother Nathan now, you couldn’t live without him. You’re at peace now. Rest child!!! I love you son.

I’ve been trying to find the words, but nothing really feels big enough to hold this kind of love or this kind of loss. From the moment I brought my nephew Shaq home from the hospital, I loved him like he was my own. That bond never changed—not one day. He grew into someone who always showed up for me, especially when I needed him most… and that’s something I will never forget. I keep thinking about his smile… that smile could light up a whole room. And those hugs—real hugs, the kind you don’t rush out of. The kind that made you feel safe, loved, and seen. And if I’m being real… I’m going to miss the little things the most. The laughs, the silly moments, the times I knew he was up to something just by the way he said “Auntie…”—and I’d pretend to ignore him because I already knew he was up to something. Those are the memories that keep replaying in my heart. Shaq, you were more than my nephew—you were my heart. And I’m going to miss you more than words could ever explain. Rest easy now, I will love you forever.

We are so sorry for this family's loss and we send our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to you all. <3

Shaq… I wish I could’ve stood up and said this in that room, but it was too much noise, too many people, and not enough space for what I really felt. So I’m saying it now. You wasn’t just my brother… you was a part of me. The way you said my name, the way we laughed, the way we connected when it was just us that’s the version of you I’m keeping. Not the pain. Not the struggle. Not the way it ended. I hate that you left like that. I hate that you was alone. I hate that I couldn’t change it. But I need you to hear me… I seen you. Even when other people didn’t. Even when life got heavy. Even when you got lost in it. I seen the part of you that had a chance. And I’m still that chance. So I’m not gone let this take me under. I’m not gone let this be the end of our story. I’m gone live. I’m gone grow. I’m gone protect what matter. And I’m gone carry you with me not as a loss… but as a reminder. I love you. Always. Love brother I know you and Nathan up there fighting already