Shanice Murray (Friend)

Entered May 11, 2016 from Brampton

Shaun you were always so happy and humble. And as close as Steph and I are, the love you had for her and how much of a respectful gentleman you were was inspiring. I truly hope that you party with the angels and I can't wait to fete with you in heaven.
I'll watch over Steph for you
R.I.P.P. ❤️🙏🏽

Natasha (Teela) Shepherd (Friend)

Entered May 11, 2016 from Caledon, ON

Goodbyes are not forever,
They are not the end.
It simply means I'll miss you,
Until we meet again.
Rest in sweet paradise Shaun.
Your memory will be kept alive through your music.

Nazeera and Deon Paul (Cousin)

Entered May 11, 2016 from Orlando,fl

You will forever be in our hearts... Your kindness love and generosity will live through the ones who loved and admired you...my kids love your CDs and couldn't wait to meet uncle Shaun . (2touch)
One day one day!!keep the music going til we meet again!!❤️

Anne (Annie) Chung (Childhood best friend)

Entered May 11, 2016 from Brampton

If anyone knew me from the ages of 6-11 they knew Shaun Fazal and I were attached by the hip. Best buds, office helpers, recess "pal's", welcome team members, library helpers etc etc. We were in the same class for 5 years and did everything together. All my memories from Morton Way literally have you in them. From making snow forts, playing catch/homerun, saying hi to your little sister in the kindergarten section, getting out of class to do errands for teachers, playing signal during rainy day recesses, going to Laser Quest for the first time, being partners on fieldtrips, collecting crickets and grasshoppers in Sunny D bottles, helping others whenever and wherever possible - the list is endless. I remember you telling me to name my caterpillar Austin 3:16 in Grade 1 because he was a cool wrestler even though I had no idea who he was. I did it anyways cause I trusted you. That caterpillar definitely transformed into a cool ass butterfly haha. I remember how boring school was when you were away on vacation or home sick for the day. I always looked forward to meeting you at the front where we would say bye to your sister and headed into class.

We then went on to Little Centennial where we got put into different classes. We slowly drifted, meeting new friends and having different schedules it was only natural. However seeing all the comments online shows me that you have continued to be the same guy I knew back then - the kind, humble, nice, funny and honest guy you were when you weren't even 10 years old yet! I clearly remember you telling me you had an older cousin or uncle that was a DJ and you wanted to learn and do that one day. I'm extremely proud to see you made it and had so much more potential. It must have been all the imaginary DJ'ing we did with our hands and ears against our shoulders that helped. Just kidding- it was all you. I couldn't have asked for a better friend in those first years where people outside your family become family. I'm in complete shock and so sad to see that you've gone on and will always cherish those fun memories we had. Sending you, your family and friends all my love and peace.

robert reid (freind)

Entered May 11, 2016 from brampton

always be remembered as the best dj peel had to offer you will never be forgotten!

I keep wondering when I will wake up from this horrible dream. My heart has a hole in it that can never be filled. There are so many memories that we've shared over the years. I still remember when you were a baby and we would come and sleep over, go to the park and play with you and Sheriza. You two were the cutest! As you got older, we got closer as I watched you mature into such an amazing young man. The simplest memories stick out in my mind, like the all the good jokes we had when we were hanging out at your house and the times you would ask me to edit your essays (OMG you needed help)! Haha! We had so many good times on our Panama trip, I remember how much you loved food! You would eat at every buffet on the resort and give us the scoop! You were so adventurous that trip that you surprised us, you actually went zip lining, horseback riding and fishing! We'll always have the inside joke about Mikey and 'my shoe'!

I remember how much you loved eating our casadia's and Mikey's homemade burgers!
I remember when you first told me you wanted to DJ and you would give me sample mixes to listen to! One memory that sticks out was when we were having a New Years Eve party at our house and we asked you to DJ, you were so happy that we asked you and you were not going to let us down. It was one of your first parties and Shaun, you did such an amazing job, everyone was impressed and no one sat down at that party. After that, all of Mikey's cousins, my cousins and our friends wanted you to DJ for their weddings, parties, etc. You were a natural!
As the years went by, you always DJ'd for us when we asked, and never charged us. I want you to know that every time we were at a jam where you were spinning, I always looked over at the DJ booth a couple of times throughout the night, just to check on you and see if you were ok. I used to watch over the dance floor in awe at how far my baby cousin had come, and I was so proud!

When Joshua was born, you came to see him at the hospital and I will cherish that picture forever! I loved how much you loved playing with the little kids! Whenever we were over, you were always playing with the kids, running around with them and showing them the fish and Rico. I will always remember your last birthday when all the cousins slept over at your house, as you requested! I remember Josh helped you cut the cake that night and I will hold that memory close to my heart forever. Josh admired you, one wedding where you were playing, Josh stood on a chair next to you for about an hour, just staring at what you were doing! I can only hope and pray that he grows up to be exactly like you.

Your parents and your sister are amazing and fought for you until the end. I wish there was something more we could have done, but in the end, God wanted his angel back home. I will forever and forever miss you Shaun, I will never understand why you, why? Why? Why? There are no words and my heart aches just thinking about it. Please Shaun, walk with us, visit us often and help everyone through this difficult time, especially your parents, sister and Steph. Give them strength, comfort and peace again. I know I will see you again and you're with Grandpa and Mo now. I will keep all the memories forever in my heart, even the ones during the last 2 and a half years when we visited you, spoke to you, touched, kissed and prayed for you! I love you forever and ever. Rest in eternal peace Shauny!

Hello everyone,

I'm Shaun's cousin Adil.

There's not much I can say about Shaun that you haven't already heard or already know.

I will just briefly say that I am extremely proud of all that Shaun was able to accomplish. Even though Shaun was one of the younger cousins, he was a hub for us. He had the ability to bring us together. Whether that was at one of his fetes, or just chilling at the house for what we called 'kiddies night'.

He was humble, hard-working, and ambitious. He meant so much to so many people as you can see by the turnout today.

I love you Shaun and I miss you. Sometimes when I fall asleep, I see you in my dreams, I think that's your way of telling me you're ok.

Until next time my brother.

Speech at Funeral

There are so many memories of Shaun that to speak about one is extremely difficult. The Shaun I knew loved and cared about his family above all else. He would do just about anything without hesitation and expect nothing in return. Shaun was always there for Jason Tiana Marcus Mikey and I. He loved to just hang out and play games with the kids, bug Tiana about almost anything but especially Justin Beiber, talk about DJing and the Raptors with Jason and make fun of me and my cooking.



Aunty Zeeya, Tony and Sheriza, your unconditional love, support and values made Shaun the person he was. The person we all loved. I know the three of you will feel a void like none of us. A void that will be unbearable at times. But Shaun's legacy will live in all of us because he will always be in our heart. You raised an amazing son, brother, cousin, grandson and fiancee to Stephanie. You have so much to be proud of. Shaun lived life to the fullest without ever disrespecting his worst enemy. Steph, he loved you until the end.

Shauny we miss you and love you so much. Your spirit and smile will always live in our hearts. Rest peacefully my sweet cousin.



Open Letter to Shaun

My cousin. My little brother Shaun. Where do I begin except to first say I love you and will miss you dearly. Like many of you there is a piece of my heart that will always feel the void of a beautiful soul that was taken way too soon.

I don't think I will ever be able to understand why something like this had to happen to Shaun. An individual that was so unbelievable humble, kind, respectful, honest and most of all loving. It seems so unfair.

So who was Shaun? To many he was DJ 2 Touch, but to the cousins Shaun was our brother. An integral part of the family, the spirit that lit up the room with his smile and kind soul, the cousin who just wanted to hang out with us, play board games, watch the Raptors, and have sleep overs.

I saw Shaun grow up from the time he was a little baby and into the handsome, successful and well respected individual he became. I still remember seeing Shaun as a baby and wondering if this adorable, fair, red head baby was really apart of the family or if he was switched at birth and Aunty Zeeya brought home the wrong kid. At 3 months of age my mom babysat Shaun. He was an amazing baby, always easy going, smiling and happy...a trait that would carry him through until the end. It was also during this time that Shaun and my sister Shakira would form an unbreakable bond. A bond that a brother and sister would have.

As the years went by and Shaun grew the one thing that never waivered was his love for his family. It didn't matter what the event was or how busy he was, Shaun always made the time and effort. One instance that stands out to me was when my daughter was about 7. A bunch of cousins were going to Wonderland, Tiana was too small to go on the "adult" rides and thought that she wouldn't be able to go. Shaun said no Tiana could go because he would hang out with her and take care of her. He did that without hesitation because that was just the person he was. Always willing to be there for others without expecting anything in return.

At age 14 Shaun went on a trip to Jamaica and it was there that he became intrigued with the art of DJing. He returned to Canada and all he wanted to do was run out and buy two turn tables, get some music and start emulating what he experienced in Jamaica. If I could count the number of test/demo CDs I have from Shaun in his early days I would be counting for a long time. However before long Shaun mastered his craft and became known as DJ 2 Touch. An up and coming DJ that was playing in front of sold out crowds at all the major soca fetes in TO, helping Drake record one of his first demos in his basement on Moffat Ave, and being the go to DJ for NBAs Jamaal Magloire, amongst many other accomplishments he achieved through DJing.

On top of his success as a DJ, Shaun also graduated from Guelph/Humber, and he was able to get a job at Intact Insurance. Similarly to DJing, he excelled at his job and quickly moved up the ranks with multiple promotions.

Through his success from DJing and his position at Intact, Shaun was able to save enough for an engagement ring and a down payment on his first house. All this at the age of 23! Pretty remarkable if you asked me. You know I still remember the phone call after Shaun and Steph signed the papers for their house. The pure joy and excitement of planning for the future. It was such a proud moment and I was so glad and honored to have shared that moment with them both.

Fast forward 3 years and here we are. Saying goodbye to a person that we all wish was still here.

To Aunty Zeeya, Tony and Sheriza, your unconditional love, support and values made Shaun the person he was. The person we all loved. I know the three of you will feel a void like none of us. A void that will be unbearable at times. But Shaun's legacy will live in all of us because he will always be in our heart. You raised an amazing son, brother, cousin, grandson and fiancee to Stephanie. You have so much to be proud of. Shaun lived life to the fullest without ever disrespecting his worst enemy.

I said at the beginning of this that I couldn't wrap my head around how this happened and to all people Shaun. The only thing I can think of to justify why we are all here today is that God needed an Angel in Heaven to DJ a soca party. I know they are all yelling "2 Touch" up in Heaven and that he will be taken care of by his grandpa Mo and Papi. Until we meet again Shaun. I love you more than you know and miss you so so much.

Shauny, it's been 8 days since you left us. Since the day I got the phone call that you had passed I have been lost for words. I have tried to sit and write something for you numerous times, but I have been at a loss for words. I am still at a loss for words; but I now understand why... Putting words to describe what you mean to me; and to capture your spirit, essence and YOU just isnt enough. I could use every positive word of every language, and still it would not do you justice. For me, you are undefinable, indescribable...You were an Angel on Earth, and now you're our Angel in Heaven.

I was reminded on the day you passed about one of the fundamental rules of physics - The Conservation of Energy: energy cannot be created nor can it be destroyed. And for some reason, it gave me comfort and peace for the simple reason that although you're not here in the physical sense, your energy still continues to live on in those that love you. The energy that you had for life, for your family, and for your friends will continue to live on not only in me, but every one else you touched and inspired. The amount of people that showed up to pay their respects to you is a testament to the genuinity, kindness and humility of your heart and spirit.

My heart is broken, but I find peace knowing that you're up above smiling down on us, playing pranks (where's the other side of my flip flop by the way?...), cracking jokes, drinking mango bubble tea with extra tapioca; and keeping the party alive. I promise you, I will always take care of Sheriza and your parents - support them, laugh with them, cry with them, smile with them, and celebrate you with them. Thank you for blessing me with all the memories over the past 26 years. You are the best younger brother, partner in crime, and "Rocky" I could ever ask for. You make me so proud; and when they ask about you I will continue to say it loud and proud "that's my cousin!". I love you so much Shaun, and I have and will continue to miss you every second of every day. Until we meet again, rest in eternal peace <3 #OneSweetDay

For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Michael Fazal, Shaun’s first cousin on his Father’s side. Many people knew him as DJ 2Touch but to me he was just Shaun. To say that I’ve looked up to him would be an understatement. To be honest, I’ve always felt like I lived in his shadow. He was honestly perfect. The absolute, most hard working person I know who just effortlessly had it all together. He never drank, never smoked, did well in school, he was active, incredibly successful, kind-hearted, he made time for the people he cared about and he was just so damn happy all the time. He has achieved more in his 26 years than most people could say in a lifetime. But it’s not the material success that made him someone to look up to– it was his unwavering values, moral compass and the fact that he has inspired and touched the lives of so many. Shaun was immersed In an industry that celebrates lewd behavior, overconsumption and loose morale yet he never changed who he was to fit the crowd and everyone respected him for that. He taught me to be firm in my beliefs and to be yourself no matter what environment you’re in and that respect and strength is found in your personal virtues. He never needed to be anything other than himself to win the hearts of many.

Myself along with the rest of my cousins grew up with Shaun. We watched him grow into the remarkable young man he came to be. Growing up, our cousins were inseparable. We would rotate spending nights at each others houses, marathoning movies on floor beds and filming cooking shows with imaginary cameras at 1AM. We learned a lot about each other in our youth. For instance, it was clear that Shaun was a great businessman. I remember when we were children Sheriza, Allyssa and I started a massage business in our grandma’s house where we walked on the backs of our aunts and uncles for 2$ a session. Shaun was our business manager, and I can’t remember if he ever got around to actually paying any of his employees. We loved playing games like that in our youth.

Our family was a tight knit group growing up, but unfortunately, as time has passed many of us have drifted apart as we’ve grown older. Despite this, I want Shaun to know that he has never been more loved by his cousins, aunts and uncles no matter where they may be and that he is always in our thoughts.

Until I see you again, Goodbye Shaun. Rest in peace.