This is really hard for us to write. We just got news that Shawn Mortensen passed away. We featured Shawn in our Feb-March 2009 issue because we thought he was the perfect rebel. We were really inspired his intelligence, creativity, and curiosity in LIFE.

“Rebellion is…. as Joe Strummer said, ‘A PUNK is someone with exemplary manners !’. Our aspirations of greater social justice will be realized through carefully planned, informed & disciplined ACTION. Lead by example. ‘Think globally, act locally’. ‘One LOVE … people get ready … this train is Bound for Glory!’. Many things will unfold in this generation; we will witness the dawning of the long promised time of brotherhood & goodwill among men. To achieve this we must live in the cognitive awareness of our shared value as human beings. ACT as if your life depends on it… it does. KEEP IT POSITIVE !” – Shawn Mortensen, STATUS Magazine, Feb- March 2009

Rest In Peace