Shawn passed away on the morning of August 16th in Taipei, Taiwan, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Throughout his illness, Shawn fought with incredible mental strength and unwavering positivity despite the immense pain and suffering he endured. He passed away surrounded by his loved ones.

Shawn was a highly gifted track and field athlete and ranked nationally in the 800m and 1500m events. He competed at Dartmouth, where he distinguished himself as one of the top runners in the country, and subsequently graduated in 1985. Soon after, he met his wife Ellen, and in 1990 they embarked on a new chapter together in Taipei, Taiwan. Shawn made a lasting impact in the food industry as the owner of the renowned Uncle Bubba’s Fried Chicken—a restaurant so beloved it gained media attention across Taiwan. He later dedicated many years to managing the food service department at Taipei American School, where he became a cornerstone of the school community.

Shawn had a deep passion for cooking. He was known for his famous roasted turkeys, which became an eagerly anticipated tradition every Thanksgiving and Christmas. Whether it was preparing a holiday feast or simply cooking dinner for his family each night, Shawn found joy in bringing people together through his culinary talents.

For those of us lucky enough to experience Shawn's never-ending sense of humor, radiant energy, kindness, and passion for life, his presence will be deeply missed. His ability to uplift and care for others—even in the face of his own struggles—was a testament to his remarkable spirit. He leaves behind a legacy of resilience, and has inspired us to embrace every moment with positivity and gratitude.

Shawn is survived by his devoted wife, Ellen, his loving son, Brandon, and his cherished daughter, Monica. As we grieve this profound loss, we also celebrate the life of a truly one-of-a-kind man who brought joy to so many.

We invite everyone to celebrate Shawn’s life by sharing their memories and stories of him on this page. Your remembrances will help keep his spirit alive and allow us all to honor the incredible person he was.

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Shawn歐陽強於民國113年8月16日早晨，在台灣台北經過三年勇敢艱辛的抗癌之路後與世長辭。在整個病程中，即使Shawn飽受身體上的痛苦與折磨，他依然保持著積極樂觀的態度，不願讓任何人為他擔憂。他在親人的陪伴下，結束了他與癌症抗爭的艱辛旅程。

Shawn是一位才華出眾的田徑運動員，曾在全國800米和1500米賽事中名列前茅。他在達特茅斯大學參加田徑校隊，並成為全國頂尖的跑者之一，於1985年畢業。開始上班後不久，在Washington, DC遇見了他的妻子Ellen，並於1990年共同展開了在台灣台北的新旅程。Shawn作為「Uncle Bubba美國南方炸雞」創始速食業的老闆，在餐飲業留下了深刻的印象，這家速食因深受喜愛而在台灣獲得了一些媒體的關注。之後，他多年來致力於台北美國學校的餐飲部門管理，成為學校社群不可缺的重要一員。

Shawn對烹飪充滿熱情。他的烤火雞讓人難忘，每年感恩節和聖誕節這一傳統都令大家翹首以待。不論是準備節日大餐，還是為家人烹飪晚餐，Shawn總能從烹飪中找到快樂，並通過食物分享將人們凝聚在一起。

對於那些有幸感受到Shawn無窮幽默感、陽光的活力、善良、和對生活充滿熱情的人來說，我們將深深懷念他的存在。即便在面臨自身困境時，他依然能鼓舞和關懷他人，這充分展現了他卓越的精神。他留下了一個堅韌的傳奇，並激勵我們以積極和感恩的心態珍惜每一刻。

Shawn留下了妻子Ellen、疼愛的兒子Brandon，以及他珍貴的女兒Monica。在我們哀悼這巨大的損失時，我們也將慶祝這位獨一無二、帶給無數人歡樂的人的生命。

我們誠摯邀請大家通過在他的紀念頁面上分享您對Shawn的回憶和故事來紀念他的生命（連結見下方）。您的回憶將有助於讓他的精神繼續存留，並讓我們共同紀念這位令人難忘的人物。

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