KatieB Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Many of you (as I) was shocked to learn of Sam's death. Without warning, we lost a beloved member of this site. I have corresponded with Sam's step-daughter and have learned information and answers to many of your questions. With the family's permission, I am posting the following e-mail message I received from his daughter today... My mom has been so touched by your messages. We feel like we know you. Sam would talk about many of you also. I wish we knew how to do more on the computer to let the people on this site know what happened to Sam. Please feel free to tell others(post on the board) of the cause of his passing. On Sat. morning Sam was coughing. His cough was becoming worse in the month of Dec.,and he was also feeling very fatiuged. He was taking a nap in the morning. He woke up, walked out of the bedroom with a massive bleed in his nose and mouth. All he could say was, "call 911." My mom is a RN and did what she could but the bleed was too much. She was with him at the very end, and it was very quick and hopefully painless. She thinks he was gone before the ambulance left the house. The Doc's think either the bleed (from a major artery) was from deteriation caused by radiation and chemo or possibly from the aspergillosis becoming resistent to the antibotics. This was VERY unexpected. I'm going to try to teach my mom the basics of e-mail to stay in touch with you and others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Oh MY GOD!! that was just horrible. I pray he didn't suffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 I too pray that Sam didn't have any pain. That breaks my heart! Thank you for passing on the information, Katie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Unbelievable Thanks Katie for informing us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam'swifeShirley Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Thank-you so much KatieB. We feel so stupid when it comes to using the computer. I'm going to try to help my mom to learn how to use this thing, so don't laugh at our mistakes. Right now she is consumed with grief and all the legal mombo-jumbo. She really feels the need to talk. Thanks for loving "Samster" as much as we did. Ya'll are in our prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Thanks for the information Katie. To Mrs. Sam- My heart is heavy for you. I still cannot believe Sam is gone. You were married to a fine man. I am sorry that you had to experience Sam's passing in the way that you did. It must have been very difficult. Please consider the members of this board as your extended family and visit us anytime you need support. Sincerely, Cheryl and Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy O. Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 I will definately miss Sam. My heart goes out to you and your family. Nancy O. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Katie, thank you for sharing this with us. It was quite a shock. Most sincerest condolences to his family. Love, Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 So sad; so devastating. We miss Sam so much and mourn his passing. He was very highly thought of here. May God sustain you in these hard days ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 I too am shocked and sad to hear such sad news. My sincere condolences to the family. It is a great loss for all of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Thank you Katie. Mrs. Sam and family remember we are all here for you. Sam was a beloved memeber with many friends here. Please come and post at any time. My prayers go out to your family. David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 To Sam's Family~ I hope when you are able you will search and read Sam's posts. I think you will see why he meant the world to all of us and what a difference he made. I am so sorry about his death~ Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Sam's family - I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for letting us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveG Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 As he did for everybody on the board, when I was restaged to Stage IV, Sam was right there giving me encouragement. It didn't matter who you are, Sam always had the words to make you feel better about yourself. We miss you Sam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam'swifeShirley Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Dear Rochelle, I'm one step ahead of you. We were lucky to have Sam in person and ya'll were lucky to have him here. We have gone back to his sites to read and copy his words to share with family and close friends. It has been such a comfort. Our prayers are with all of ya'll too. Thanks, Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyB Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 Gosh. I am so shocked! I have been out of it for too long. But reading this has me in a daze. Sam was such a loving, caring, and supportive person, I still can't believe he has gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 I am sorry I did not get to "meet" Sam. He sounds like a wonderful, loving man who will be missed by all who knew him. That is a wonderful tribute in itself that he affected all those who met him. May he rest in Peace. God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam'swifeShirley Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 You guys did get to "meet" him. It just wasn't in person. We have been reading his messages, and they are so "Sam". God bless ya'll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 Mrs. Sam-I am so glad you were there with him. What a blessing it was for Sam to have you there also. I think most of us agree there is nothing more important than family. God Bless you. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 Katie/Laura, Thank you for sharing the letter from Sam's family. It so sad that we have lost a good doctor, husband, father and friend to this disease. Here's praying that a "Cure" is found for this disease in 2004... Prayers for all. God Bless Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam'swifeShirley Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 Good bye all. I'm heading back to Fla. tomorrow to teach my kiddos as much as I can. It has been a real pleasure getting to know all of you. My prayers are with you and your families also. Thanks again for your kind words and sympathy. I will try to visit this site when possible at school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 Laura, Thank you for sharing and have a safe trip back to Florida. Maybe from time to time we can hear from you an how you are doing. I hope you taught your mom the basics of the computer so that she can visit us also. I think it would be a comfort to her to visit us here. We didn't know Sam in person but we knew him as a non visable friend with an abundance of knowledge. I am sure the members here would love to know your mom as we knew Sam and it would be support for her as well. There are several caregivers here that have lost loved ones and they still come her to talk and get support. So if you could encourage your mom to visit here that would be great... God Bless Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam'swifeShirley Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 To Karen and all, Mom is up and running. She has learned so much in a very short time, so she can communicate with ya'll. She may need some more time before she starts replying, but she has been reading what you write. I think I have created a computer monster. God bless ya'll. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 Welcome Shirley! We are sooooo pleased to have you with us. We can't take away the pain of your loss, but we can listen and be here for you. Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted January 19, 2004 Author Share Posted January 19, 2004 Welcome Shirley, I hate that you (any of us_ had to be here..._) but know that Sam was well loved and you are so very welcome here. You're not alone, we're always here for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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