Sir Sweet Sam

A Man Such as Sam
By Bonnie VanDeraa

How do you describe a man such as Sam?
A son. A husband. A father.
A friend. A coworker. And a son of a bitch!

What do you think of a man such as Sam?
His kindest soul. His biggest heart.
His giant personality. His constant search of knowledge.
And his nickname of Mr. Google.

How do you remember a man such as Sam?
His strong and never-ending love for his wife.
His pride, love, and joy over his son.
His caring soul for each and everyone around him.

What do you think of a man such as Sam?
His zest for life. His stories were told like no other could.
That ornery grin.
He could piss you off or make you piss your pants laughing.

How do you remember a man such as Sam?
The daily encouragement texts. The twinkle in his eyes.
His pushing you to strive to reach higher.
The comedian. His fast driving.
His word of “Excellent!” when you did well.

So remembering Sam?
Unforgettable!
He will always be in our hearts.
We love you Sam!