Sam, this one’s for you!

[Samuari]

My friend Sam died this morning after a short and relatively pain free battle with cancer. Sam loved a terrible pun, and regularly dodged missiles as a result. This is one that he loved.


It seems that though out his high school years, Sam dated a young lady by the name of Loraine. They were inseparable. Wherever you one, found the other was not far away. For six years beginning in Jr. High Sam and Loraine were always together.

Then in the summer before their senior year, a new family moved next door to Sam, bringing a bright lass by the name of Clearly into town. Clearly was everything you could want in a girl, sexy, smart, charming, and she was really interested in Sam.

Sam, bless his heart, was above all else, loyal. While Clearly intrigued him, his heart belonged to Loraine, and nothing was going to dislodge Loraine from his affection.

Until, one day the impossible happened. While rehearsing for the Senior Play, a scaffold gave way, and fell on Loraine crushing the life out of her. Sam was inconsolable. He kept thinking that there was something, anything that he could have done. His depression last for weeks, until one day, Clearly dropped her keys in front of him. As he stooped to pick them up for her a smile came on his face as he thought, “I can see Clearly now, Loraine is gone.”

So long, man. You left us smiling.

 

[Cheri]

Here's to ya Sam

Samikins, what a kind man you are for celebrating his life instead of his death.

 

[Svedish_Chef]

If I die I want a mate like you.

Sam, your family is being thought of, enjoy it up there.

Da chef

 

[Bliss]

I Can See Clearly Now...

"I can see Clearly now, Loraine is gone."

Good one Sam! Maybe if they sing it, they'll get it????

 

[Cheri]

A blonde moment....

Crap I hate feeling clueless! Samuari we have us some discussing to do!

 

[Gingersnap]

Makes me think of the last thing my sister said to me.... "See you later aligator". Big hug to you Samuari.

 

[Samuari]

Thanks for the suport guys. It helped a lot to post it. It helps even more to see your posts.

[Edited by Samuari on 10-04-2000 at 05:11 AM]

 

[Magic Merlin]

Thoughtful post Samurai.

Obviously Sam was the type of person that left a good impression on those in his life.

Here's to you Sam! God bless you.

 

[Samuari]

First, thanks again for the wonderful expressions of sympathy and condolences that have been both posted and included in email.

Apparently, names have caused some confusion. My friend’s baptismal name is Samuel. The history of my ‘handle’ goes back to when I was in the oilfield. I made sure that my people lived up to the letter and spirit of all of our agreements; whither they were formal contracts or something said over a beer, sealed with a handshake. We expected no less form those we dealt with. When that was not the case, there were no holds barred, and no prisoners taken until the situation was corrected. My Nipponese sectary, said that was “the way of the Samuari.”


Thanks again for helping me honor my friend.