Tribute To Our Fallen Brothers And Sisters

[dasher]

Sam and I used to banter each other with his Yankees and my Red Sox.  I also wondered what had happened when Sam stopped posting.
I think Weeze, for once, has a good idea about a fund that could be administered by one of the mods preferably.
I'll start off with a $25 check made payable to someone. Heck, if we got 20 to contribute $25 we've got a nice fund of $500 established.
dasher dale

[Ed Vette]

Who knows if he needs the money. I like John's idea of a card but if he's on Hospice, it may not be long and he may not be conscious. It would have to be a nice note to the family. Perhaps Mark can provide us with an address. If so, then we can put together a few thoughts like we have done so far and send it with a card from his friends at the Big Blue Huddle and some associated names. 

[terrymeisner]

Mark,thanks for letting us know about Sam

He was a good member of the board and it's a shame he is having such health problems. He will be in my thoughts

[weeze]

just to be clear I was thinking a fund for cards or maybe flowers

[Mark]

And the bad news:

Sam did pass away early Tuesday morning in his sleep at the Hospice. His daughter was with him. Thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family, especially for his wife of 54 years. Five minutes with Sam and you knew how much he loved his wife, his family and his dog. He will be missed greatly but I rejoice in the fact he is physically and mentally restored to full health.

Details are pending but will be shared when available.

I will state that during the time I spent with Sam, he always spoke of his wife and family first and foremost. His daughter was also a huge Giants fan.

RIP Sam.

[terrymeisner]

RIP Sam

[Ed Vette]

Thank you Sam for being a part of our group here for so many years. May God Bless and keep you in comfort always.

[Ed Vette]

In Memory of Sam56. A moment of silent thought please...

"Sam did pass away early Tuesday morning in his sleep at the Hospice. His daughter was with him. Thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family, especially for his wife of 54 years. Five minutes with Sam and you knew how much he loved his wife, his family and his dog. He will be missed greatly but I rejoice in the fact he is physically and mentally restored to full health."

[Mark]

I have an address for the family, but I don't think it appropriate to share it publicly. Perhaps I can give it to Rich and we can send the condolences in one card?

Actually, I was given this contact for the funeral home. Sam's obituary hasn't appeared yet, but I assume it will soon. This might be the best means of communicating condolences. http://www.pierce-jeffersonfuneralservice.com/

[drakew]

aww sh!t....

[jimv]

I didn't know Sam.  May he RIP.

[pagan43]

God bless you Sam.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family now, as they grieve his passing.

pagan43

[MightyGiants]

Sam was a good man, the world is lessened by his passing.

[LennG]

Very sorry to have read this. If memory holds, I believe his daughter was also a member of our group who posted now and then. Yes, also a huge Giants fan.
My deepest condolences to his family.

[AP44]

Hello everyone,

I haven't been around much in the past half decade or so, but I wanted to pass on a post that came across my Facebook feed this afternoon. This is news regarding Sam56, a long time member of the old BBWC and BBH. I got to know Sam on both message boards and had the pleasure of meeting him several times in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Please keep Sam and his family in your thoughts and/or prayers. 

Sincerely,
Mark (formerly BigBlueBuff)

you are missed on BBI.