TRIBUTES
The White House | Peace Corps | USC | TEDx | The Accidentals
- THE WHITE HOUSE -
- THE PEACE CORPS -
"A Lesson in Love, Life and Sunsets"
Huffington Post Article to Shalin
by Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet
Peace Corps Memorial Wall
We wanted to share a very thoughtful note
that one of Shalin’s nurses from UCLA.
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA -
2015 USC Baccalaureate Ceremony Tribute (YouTube)
"Let us emulate Shalin and vow to be here now, to be fully present in all the experiences,
moments, and sunsets that make up our lives."
- Dean Varun Soni, USC
Thank you to USC's Dean of Religious Life, Varun Soni, and the whole Trojan Family for sharing Shalin's life and perspective.
Read more about the USC Baccalaureate Ceremony and Dean Soni's words here.
- TEDx -
Watch out! Black Holes Ahead by Sameet Inamdar
TEDxValenciaHighSchool (YouTube)
Sameet Inamdar, a high school student and close family friend of the Shah Family,
spoke at TEDx about his "Big Bang Moment" and how he was inspired by Shalin to appreciate the beauty of life.
- "CITY OF CARDBOARD" MUSIC VIDEO -
"City of Cardboard" by The Accidentals
After being inspired by Shalin's story, L'antonino (www.lantonino.com) wrote the script for
The Accidentals's "City of Cardboard" music video around Shalin's message and ended it with a beautiful sunset tribute.
The video was filmed in the south of France near Shalin's second home, Paris, where he lived and
studied abroad for a semester in college.
- SUNSET FOR SHALIN "SONG" -
Sunset For Shalin
by Justin Nguyen
Justin, one of Shalin's closest friends since school,
made a track about their friendship and what it's meant to him.
Thanks for sharing it with us, Justin!

Following Shalin's passing, we received a heartfelt letter from President Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama honoring Shalin and his remarkable service. We are deeply humbled by the compassionate support of The White House.

Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet swearing Shalin into Peace Corps service

Shalin and his students during his Peace Corps service in Peru

Peace Corps flag flying at half mast in Washington DC in honor of Shalin Shah

Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet swearing Shalin into Peace Corps service