The earth mourns, but Heaven REJOICES  / Candace Bates (College Friend/Chapel Assistant )
Sean was such a beautiful spirit here on earth!  I had the pleasure of really getting to know him during our volunteer time in New Orleans, and it was all laughs from that point on.  It's funny...I look at his picture, and that smile IS Sean...it makes me smile, too :-)  His passing is a huge loss for this world.  In a time when you don't know who's real and genuine, Sean was a shining of example of everything good around us.  
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An Amazing Soul  / Taryn Fortune' (College Friend/Fellow Trini )
Sean was always one to extend a helping hand to anyone in need. I still remember him helping me move various odds and ends into my tiny Quadrangle apartment first year when we'd barely been introduced that week. His sense of caring and camraderie, coupled with his intellect and passion for living, was truly unique and precious. His passing is an immeasurable loss to all who were priviledged to know him. Eternal light shine upon you, Sean. RIP. Close

god bless  / Pat (intern 2003 )
Sean, you were a positive influence on our world -- taken too soon. God bless you and your family.
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Beautiful soul  / Alicia Johnson (Friend)
I really don't like the winter, so when spring comes around I get fairly excited. One day I was coming home from class and I noticed how nice it was outside. It was also still bright at 5 in the evening. So I banged on Sean's door and screamed "It's light outside, let's go for a walk." After laughing at me for about five minutes straight, he popped on his hat and sneakers and he, Colin and I went for a walk around D.C. 

It was that kindness and willingness to just enjoy life, even on the smallest level that I will miss more than anything else. 

My prays to his family and the friends he made feel like family.
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One in a Billion  / Akbar Muhammad (Friend)
I remember thr first time we met.  i had a gathering which turned into a sleep-over in the West towers when i was a Student Assistant.  A few of us made some food, and you know Sean will never pass up on food; he was my food disposal unit.  Anyways, we (Liz, Legs, Sean, Wendell, Johnny, Gabi, Davan, and a few others) stayed up all night telling jokes, and just plane being silly.  It was night  that i will never forget because this was the first time that i had met most of these guys including Sean, and i felt blessed because everyone was guinely "Good" people.  We played badminton together, and Sean was the funniest thing to watch at first, but he improved tremendously.  For the record, i have been all over the world, and i have met a lot of smart people, but Sean was by far the  most brilliantperson and the most humbliest of them all.  I mean he was the "salt of the earth" and would have never harm a fly.  I wanted to also congratulate the parents and family of Sean for blessing me to met an extrordinary individual, and i want you guys to hold your heads high because you did well with Sean and he will truely be missed.  GOD BLESS SEAN ...... AKI :) Close

Deepest Heartfelt Sympathy to Greta and Family from Ann and Karimah Farrell  / Ann Farrell (friend of Greta )
Dear Greta
Our Loss is heaven's gain and Sean is now back with his father, but be assured that  in the  time that God allowed us to have Sean, you know without a doubt  that he  touched the lives of many in a postive way.
Thinking of you during this trying time.
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For Giselle & family  / Renelle George (Schoolmate & friend of his sister Giselle )
I keep thinking of how sad this entire experience is for the Jackman family.  I try to put myself in their shoes, knowing that like Sean, I have left my home in Trinidad to pursue a Bachelor's degree at Howard University.  It must be heart-rending to receive a call one day with news that your son/brother/cousin/nephew is no more.  It must take everything to have to deal with the fact that he won't be coming back for vacation.  It must be tremendously difficult to know how intelligent he was, how much he had going for him, and the promising future that lay ahead of him.  It must be hard, and I can only imagine the degree to which that is so.

I remember going home this summer and asking Giselle how Sean was doing.  I probably only spoke to the guy once, but I remember seeing him and knowing that he was Giselle's brother from the striking resemblance he bore to my classmate and friend.  And while I personally cannot attest to any profound effect he has had on my life, I definitely remember that smile that everyone seems to talk about.

To all who are struggling to come to terms with Sean's passing, find strength in God, for His strength is made perfect in our weakness.  Pursue Christ - for this is all that stands the test of time.  Let us learn from Sean, and positively impact the lives of the people we come into contact with.  Let us be all that God has called us to be so that we may hear the words "Well done, you good and faithful servant" when our time comes.

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Sean, wherever you are keep flashing that smile.  / Lynn Andoseh (room-mate to his friend )
When Sean came to visit at  homecoming  he had the same thing to say to me  each time "relax, life is short, lets go out".  I`m so sorry l never went partying with you.

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Our deepest sympathy to the Jackman family  / Eileen &. Elizabeth Frederick (Friends of the family )
To Greta, Fitzroy and the rest of the family.

Elizabeth and I send you our hearthfelt sympathy, and we share your pain.  We knew Sean, not  quite well, but over the years his name became quite familiar and we felt as if he was a neighbour and a regular visitor to our home.
We are so very sorry to hear of his passing, it shocked us .....really shocked us. 
He has made you proud for twenty-five years, and now....

GOD  HAS  CALLED  HIS  ANGEL  HOME.

MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

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Gone but not forgotten  / Jenise Anthony (friend of Janelle )
To the Jackman in their moment of grief. May the the good Lord give you the strength and courage you need at this time. Remember, you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. May he comfort you all. God bless.

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For those who couldn't be there....  / Ravvi &. Alicia T. Singh (Friends)
For those who couldn't be there, the funeral service was wonderful, a fitting tribute to such an exceptional person. The atmosphere, though sad, was light as we celebrated his life and achievements. A light, persistent rain showered blessings on all present, as those of us who were a little bit late had to stand outside the overcrowded church. The rain persisted throughout his interrment, which was more of a send-off than a sad burial.

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I did not get a chance to meet a wonderful, inspirational person.  / Kalia Orlena

I have never met Sean however I have heard a lot about him through a very good friend of his. I wish I could have been in his presence before he past however he has inspired me in another way. I have dedicated a poem in his honor. I send my condolensences to family and friends. May God bless all those who weep.

Don't Weep
Follow my footprints through the life that I have lead

The journey that I have taken from here to there

From traveling the world, to watching Trinidad play in the World Cup.

Friends and family I have come to tell you that my journey here is now complete

I have lived my life, so tell me why you weep?

I have given the best of me through my smiles and inspiration

My finest days I have shared with you all

I have blessed oh so many people and have been blessed a million times over

And finally my purpose here has been fulfilled.

God has taken my life not a minute too soon or too late

So now I pray that I no longer have to wait.

He has used my body and through it achieved many goals

Now my soul has moved on to a better place

And at this moment I am fulfilling eternal life while watching over you

You don’t have to be afraid; everywhere you turn I am standing right beside you

I am your angel and guide to help you face tomorrow

Now all who grieve and hearts are filled with sorrow

Soon your pain will be replaced with joy

And know that the new place that I reside is where I belong

This life I have departed a winner

I have overcome victory through faith

And my destiny has been fulfilled

So now I say….

I’m sorry for leaving you all so soon

I trust that you will live out my legacy

So do not weep

I will see you tomorrow and if not tomorrow then the next day

Smile for me as I spread my love today

This is my prayer

…..and forever shall I be set free.

 

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Manager Customer Care North East  / Radwin Lynch (work with aunt )
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Still with us...even now  / Candice Ottley (College Friend/Fellow Randomthinker )

I didn't know Sean as well as a lot of others did. I met him at Howard through mutual friends, and he was a fellow Trini, so we would bounce up occasionally, but we never went out of our way to seek each other out the way good friends would. Then he created a google group called RandomThoughts and a friend invited me to join. I did, and I have to say it was and still is an excellent way to interact with a bunch of people I may not have necessarily interacted with before. As the name suggests we talked about everything under the sun. No topic was too weird or off limits, conversation could range from very trivial to very important in nature. 

Sean always helped keep the tone light when emotions got too intense when people disagreed, he was always laughing and poking fun at us. He made the day for most people, randomthoughts was often an escape from the stress of work where reading one of his posts made you smile or downright laugh aloud. His excitement for life was something that always shone through... those of us that could not be in Germany this year lived the experience through him and his accounts of the atmosphere, the people, World Cup! He was brilliant in several ways, but always helpful.. always volunteering his expertise and offering to help, and he never made you feel inferior or stupid because he could do it and you couldn't...

Today (well I guess it was really yesterday) was tough for me... much more difficult than I expected it to be, because I figured I didn't know him very well and it wouldn't hurt me the way those close to him probably hurt. There was a memorial service for him in DC, and I intended to go, but I just couldn't do it.. I had other commitments, and I couldn't do both...and I felt guilty and selfish, and I was coming down really hard on myself for not going... But I spoke to Sean today, and he told me it's ok, and he's watching down on us all as we struggle to cope with our loss. He understands how we all feel, he understands how hard it is, and he doesn't want us to be sad, he never wants anyone to be sad. He brought joy to the lives of those he touched and even in death he seeks to comfort us and look out for us.. A friend of mine told me today "Sean wouldn't hold it against you.. he's probably lookin down at u and laughing at you cuz you're talking to a dead person.."..lol.. and it fits.. it really does... it sounds like something he would do... 

Today I learnt that Sean is with us, even in death... and that thought comforts me. God needed His angel back, it's as simple as that. I'm glad I had the chance to know him, and to live life vicariously through him, even for just a little while. He lived a full life in these 25 years... and I hope that I can follow his example and be half the successful, good, kind person that he was. Keep on keepin on Sean.. God be with you, and you with us..

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God Speed  / Patrick Mascall (family)
Sean you will be miss deeply,you  was in a good place but the lord provide a better place for you.  Maskie. Close

To the departure of both a colleague and friend.  / Jonathan Domeck (colleague)
I had the privilege of working with Sean for just over a year at Microsoft. His humbleness was unsurpassed by no one and I will miss that. Godspeed to you Sean! Close

My sincere condolence to the Jackman family  / Candice Baptiste (Friend of Family )
I did not know Sean personally, but my father is a co-worker of his mom.  I am really sorry to hear of the loss of this intelligent young man.  Please accept my condolences on behalf of the Baptiste family. Close

Bless you....  / A. Seeps (Schoolmate)
Sean, may God bless your soul and the world be grateful that a person like yourself walked upon it.... God needed you more

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Eternal rest...  / Khaila E. (college friend )
Sean was easily one of the nicest people at Howard...always helpful. I can't even remember how I met him but one of the most poignant memories is of him getting me get help with a particularly horrible animation project that I was working on.  I guess I won't be seeing radicalanarchical online anymore but I hope you RIP. Close

Godspeed, Sean  / Mike Lee (co-worker)
Sean and I only knew each other at work, at Microsoft. We worked together on a couple of different projects over the last few months. Of course, he was smart and did his job well. 

It was always a pleasure to have him in the room. Never full of himself, never needing to make sure everyone knew he was smart. Grace under pressure to spare, subtly applied to calm down the Type A computer geeks who were getting all jittery over things that weren't really a problem.

I'll miss you, Sean. Thank you and God bless you. Close