Davis, Sean Michael, 18, died Saturday, October 16, 2004. Sean was an awardwinning artist who studied locally with Peter Olsen. He had been a student at New Orleans Contemporary Arts Academy and was recently accepted at Sarasota's renowned Ringling Brothers' Art Institute. Born in Metairie, LA, the beloved son of William and Mary Davis, Sean leaves behind a large and loving family, especially his only sister, Kelly Davis Corales. His family and friends will gather to celebrate his memory at St. Coleman's Church, Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at 5:30 PM. A Requiem Mass will follow at 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, Sean's family requests that donations be made to: Sean Davis Scholarship Fund c/o Peter Olsen Art Studio, 4380 NE 5 Ave, Oakland Park, FL 33334. "Death is not extinguishing the light; it is putting out the lamp because the dawn has come." R. Tagore.