In Loving Memory of Sylvester Ferley Shaw aka Sput

Sput at home living life on his terms

In Loving Memory of Sylvester Ferley Shaw aka Sput

August 20, 1957  -  July 27, 2018

Sput was born with arthrogryposis, a genetic disease that affects the joints. His legs and arms were very under-developed and Sput lived his entire life in a wheel chair.  Medical cannabis was important to his well being.

Eventually, complications with his disease rendered him a quadriplegic.  Sput however, lived much longer than most with his disease and was able to live life on his own terms thanks to the loving care of his best friend and live-in caregiver Soquel.

Sput with his caregiver Soquel

Sput passed unexpectedly, yet peacefully in his sleep on July 27, 2018.  He lived two doors down from PAN’s LA office. All of Sput’s end-of-life wishes are being carried out by Soquel and she needs our support.  

PAN has set-up a Memorial Fund to assist with his memorial service and the other expenses of his passing.  Our goal is to give Sput a worthy send-off and help Soquel take care of Sput’s loose ends.  Funds have already been raised to cover his cremation – Many thanks to those that have already contributed.

Sput -  Mr. Charming

Sput was dynamic, very charming and beloved by his friends.  He appreciated porn, whiskey, weed and The Blues.  He also loved gourmet food.  He enjoyed camping with friends at the annual Top Of The World Party on the Angeles Crest.  Needless to say, partying with Sput was always a good time.

Degé rolls a joint for Sput's 6oth Birthday Bash

PAN has set-up a donation button on our blog specifically for Sput’s memorial to be held on Saturday, August 25^th; Hollywood location to be announced. All donations are tax-deductible, a receipt will be provided.  A contribution of any amount is greatly appreciated.  

In-kind contributions are also accepted.  Please contact PAN if you have any questions or if you wish to attend his memorial service. 

Rest in Paradise, Sput.  We miss you and love you dearly.