Shannons Angels

SHANNON LEE MCBRIDE was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 29, 1980 and died on August 29, 2003.  Her death was due to complications stemming from a tonsillectomy. She was 22 years old.  Her family established this web page in her memory, and to make sure that she is not forgotten for a long, long time.  She was a wonderful young lady, and she died a tragic and premature death. Hopefully, by keeping her spirit alive, others will understand that there is no such thing as "routine" surgery, and that life is a gift that must be lived to the fullest because the end can come at any time. 

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Shannon Lee McBride now rests in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon, Ohio. Her crypt is ready for St. Patrick's Day - 2008




  • Shannon Lee McBride died an untimely death on July 29, 2003. She was 22 years old.
  • Shannon bled to death from complications associated with a tonsillectomy procedure done on Monday July 14, 2003.
  • Prior to the surgery, Shannon was in excellent shape and good health. She was playing on two ladies softball teams, a college volleyball team, and working out daily to prepare for a charitable 10 K run.
  • After the initial surgery, Shannon had her first "bleed" on Monday, July 21, 2003. She woke up choking on her own blood. She was transported to the hospital by the Mentor Fire Department. A surgical procedure was performed on her and she was released several hours later and sent home.

  • Shannon had her second "bleed" on Saturday, July 26, 2003 and was transported to Richmond Heights ER by the local fire department rescue squad after bleeding extensively at a friend's wedding reception.
  • She was transferred later that day from Richmond Heights Hospital by critical care ambulance to Lake West Hospital. Another surgical procedure was done on her and she was admitted to the hospital.
  • Shannon remained in the hospital on Sunday and Monday and received two transfusions.
  • Shannon was released from the hospital about 130 PM on Tuesday, July 29, 2003.
  • That afternoon Shannon apparently had a premonition that she would soon die. She spoke of death, God and angels with her father about 3 hours before her death.
  • Around 745pm, Shannon was on the sofa resting. A friend had stopped by with flowers and was sitting nearby. Shannon sat up, spit into a cup, saw blood and asked the friend to call her dad. She walked into the kitchen, asked for help, and then bled to death in the kitchen of her new home. Firefighters (and later nurses) worked extensively to revive her without success.
"The Crow"
@2006 by J.T. McBride for Shannon Lee McBride
See the crow in the tree
At the highest point he can be, sitting.
Imagine how high he can go when he flies.
Sometimes I wish I had his wings,
So I could pass things by;
But think how boring
Life would be,
If I couldn't
Stop and see.


The EMcT Memorial Volleyball Scholarship at Brush High School in Lyndhurst, Ohio, was established by the parents of Acoria Leigh Elie (#13), Shannon Lee McBride (37); and Rayna M. Taylor (#14), all of whom graduated in 1998 and led the team to a regional volleyball championship. The winner of the 2009 EMcT Scholarship at Brush was Amanda Saxe, who will be attending Ohio State University.
Shannon's family wishes to thank the National Conference of Law Enforcement Emerald Societies, Greater Cleveland Police Emerald Society, Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Society, Emerald Society of the Chicago Police, Emerald Society of Camden, New Jersey; Emerald Society of the New York Police Department; and other similar organizations for their continuing support of the family's attempts to keep Shannon's memory alive.