Carlisle, PA - Shaw, a native of Caribou ME and a U.S. Army veteran, is primarily known in harness racing for his more than 20 years working as public relations manager for the Hempt Farms of Hall of Famer Max C. Hempt, located not far from Carlisle in Mechanicsburg PA. The “Home of the Keystones” annually produced some of the major stars of the sport, most bearing the “Keystone” name. Mr. Shaw was a tireless innovator and promoter in making these horses well-known and attractive to yearling buyers at the annual sale in Harrisburg, where his gregarious presence brightened many a conversation, whether about horses or not. Shaw also owned several horses over the years.