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Shawn Downs

Jesus, I hardly recognize that photo--I look more like Meat Loaf now. Twenty years later and I've lost my innocence and grown my hair long!

I still live in York, single with a house of my own. My only live-in partner is a 13 lb cat named Bosley, a stray Maine Coon who became the child I never had. I've been working for Giant since 1986 and enjoying my current gig with them as a pharmacy technician.

I recently picked up a second job, something I'm very proud of and passionate about. In recent years, I became an animal lover and have been wanting to eventually change careers to work in the animal care field. Patton Veterinary Hospital in Red Lion has given me that chance and I just love it.

The past twenty years in a nutshell have had their share of great times and sad times. I lost my mother in 1987 and my father in 1998, both to complications from Diabetes. I officially came out of the closet in 1996 and am so proud of the support I've received from family and friends.

I have spent some time writing freelance and had a number of my pieces published locally. I'm still a crazed fan of soap operas, keeping up on "Days of our Lives" and my "Dark Shadows" DVD collection. I finally got to see Boy George live on the Culture Club Reunion Tour, and to date I have seen my ultimate obsession CHER a total of nine times!


UPDATE: Just wanted everyone to know that I thought this was the best reunion we have had to far. Thank You to Cindy, Jim, Jamie, Troy, and all the planners! I had so many interesting conversations that night . . . trying to explain my Cher obsession to Dave Holland after about four beers was a highlight.

Also wanted to let you know that over the summer I adopted another cat! After five months working at the animal hospital, I took home my first sad story. His name is Quentin and he's a black cat with much attitude, one of a litter of six kittens that no one wanted and who all went home with staff members. So I am now the father of two!

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