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Allison Leininger
March 28, 2019
I miss you
Lupita
June 10, 2018
7 years.. Forever in my heart.
Elizabeth Mora
January 24, 2018
It's been 7 years..but I will never forget how great of a person he was when I used to go to schnell. I try to go visit the memorial every time I go back home to Cali on leave. Rest In Peace❤
Sarah Hayes
July 20, 2017
He was so kind to me, and I thought of him like a father, and every day I miss him and pray he's in a better place
ALLISON LEININGER
May 27, 2017
THERE ARE TIMES WHEN I FIND MYSELF STILL CRYING BECUSE I MISS HIM SO MUCH
Danielle Mckay
December 8, 2015
I miss u u were my principle when i was a kid thank you so much u shaped me into the most wonderful person thank you
allison leininger
January 27, 2015
some people come into our lives and quickly go , some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never the same.
mr. lacara will always be remembered . every day I remember what he always to us.
allison leininger
November 6, 2013
i'll always remember mr. lacara
casondra meyer
February 25, 2013
i miss you mr. Lacara and lisa i am sooo sorry about your lost.. it was hard to see him on the new and the internet.. i was crying
casondra meyer
February 25, 2013
i known him seince i was a little girl and i am so upset that he got shot. he was a nice princeapal..
Michael
February 2, 2013
Hard to believe that it's been two years
Ivette Herrera-Martinez
April 24, 2012
I loved Mr.Lacara so much, sometimes i think of him as a second father to me!!!!!!!!!!
Tamara Cannon
April 24, 2012
I really miss Mr. LaCara SO MUCH.
I really loved him
ivette herrera
April 24, 2012
I miss mr.lacara sooooo much ):
Sandy G.
April 19, 2012
my message today is of sorrow. it has been over a year since our friend was taken from us. my sorrow is still there.and i still struggle with trying to find the right words to help heal my friend Lisa. i miss you Sam. and i miss that you aren't here to share the future with your family. we are taking care of them the best way we can my friend. love you.
Ivette martinez
March 27, 2012
I MISS YOU MR.LACARA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CECILIA VICENCIO TRINIDAD
March 27, 2012
i r3ally r3ally miss u mr.lacara i wish 3v3rything would b3 a dr3am nd dhat u w3r3 still h3r3 with us R.I.P MR.LACARA I LUVVVVV UUUU )':
CECILIA VICENCIO TRINIDAD
January 31, 2012
Mr.lacara was a great principle he alwys told us to do'' THE RIGHT THING'' .He was a great person nd he alwys told us to do our best nd not to participate in any bullyieng. I really respected him he was like a 2nd father to me he would always make my day when i was down. Nd ive never met any person as sweet as him nd i dont think anybody besides him can retake the piece of my heart that he rightfully gained nd no one as good as him will ever take his spot as "THE BEST MAN IN THE WORLD".
Caleb Stroud
January 22, 2012
Mr. Lacara was a great PE teacher and Basketball coach during my middle school years at Markham. He was so supportive and encouraging. I specifically remember him helping me out when I was being bullied. His warm rapport and humor made middle school a much more pleasant experience.
Thank you Mr. Lacara!
madison quadra
October 21, 2011
mr. lacara was my principal on my bad days ha made them better love you mr. lacara
October 5, 2011
Mr. lacara was like a father to me and he was a awesome friend i was his favorite student i alwys was next to him and the last words he said to me were ' behave and have a good day'.
allison leininger
April 13, 2011
mr..lacara was like a second father to me .he made my day better when i was down.i miss him so much.
wes
March 30, 2011
i miss you soooo... much mr.lacara you were an awsome man and still are.i wish you were still here so we can talk and laughf to gether llike we use to.and i dearly miss u
cheri Lujan
February 28, 2011
To be in his position, as head of the school- he will walk thru the gate os heaven to be with all the GREAT ONES UP there. I have never met this man or his family.to know he served as a mentor to his students, a father to his girls and a husband to his wife.... we know from not meeting him that he was a GREAT man and will be watching over all of you in your time of grief. Be happy, he is with loved ones that have already passed and will be with you when the time comes. Much much later. Everyone says it gets easier, it just gets less painful. Days turn to weeks to months then years and eventually you will all rejoice in the house of the lord. Blessings and prayers be with you all forever.
janet wallace
February 23, 2011
god bless you and your family
brittany bidges
February 15, 2011
i will dearly miss my old princapal mr.lacara he was always there for his students
Leah & Tom
February 11, 2011
We are friends of Lynne, Sam's Sister.
We just found out and are very saddened by this terrible tragedy.Please know that all the Family, Friends & Students that knew and Loved him are in our Prayers!
Calvena Ainsworth
February 11, 2011
My children were students at Markham when Mr. LaCara was there. We are shocked and saddened by your loss. May you find the strength to overcome this senseless tragedy.
Jacquelynn Borges
February 10, 2011
My family is close to the LaCara's... we are praying for you girls! <3 Things will get better and God will comfort you. Sam was loving and loyal and and respected and honorable. You guys should proud of him. <3 I love you guys so much and you're all in my prayers.
Carol Keaton
February 10, 2011
Dear Lisa,
I'm so sorry for this tragic loss you and your family have suffered. I'm remembering when I ran into you at Sutter General, and it was clear how happy you were and I'm sure it was due to your kind nature and a wonderful husband. God bless you and keep you.
Carol (Shearer) Keaton, ARC Nursing School.
Barbara Ayers
February 10, 2011
To the Lacara family. All three of my children have some story to tell about Mr. Lacara. Valerie 32 had him as a P.E. teacher we think this might have been his first class at markham. Daniel 27 remembers the wonderful times at markham with Mr. Lacara as V.P. And our youngest Kristle 21 says she was not his pet but he was her pet. So your loving husband and father left a lasting empack on all three of my children he will be deeply missed. God bless you and all your family.
The Ayers Family
February 9, 2011
This warm and kindhearted man was a one of a kind and a caring human being. I wished my family had known him and my boys had him as their principal. My family's blessings go out to the LaCara family. God be with you.
Mr.&Mrs.Rich De La Pa & Family.
Whitney
February 9, 2011
I thought you were my principal, when in actuality you were the vice principal. It just shows how involved you are and how much you cared and loved what you did. May the memory of your greatness inspire as many people as you did in life. Love to your family and prayers that they will find happiness again soon.
February 9, 2011
Mrs LaCara and Daughters...Family...You've an Angel on your shoulder.
With sympathy...my condolences.
Placerville
JENIFER MAGANA
February 9, 2011
I WILL ALWAYS MISS U . AND I WILL ALWAYS HAVE U IN MY HEART
'And this is the promise that he hath promised us, eternal life.' 1 John 2:25 ~Sam, I know you're shining in Heaven!
Baumunk Family
February 9, 2011
February 9, 2011
An event such as this does not define the community of Placerville. A man like Sam Lacara does.
Rita Adamo
February 9, 2011
Sam taught the kids P.E and he was John's basketball coach in Markham in the early 90s. He was an awesome teacher, mentor and had a big heart..I remember him always with a smile..and many times We talked about the kids.. what a great loss...I'm so sorry , and thank you Sam for all your dedication...you always will be remembered...Love and prayers for all your family.
Rita Adamo
February 9, 2011
Mr LaCara taught my kids P.E and he was John's basketball coach in Markham in the early 90s. He was an awesome teacher, mentor and had a big heart..I remember him always with a smile..and many times we talked about the kids.. what a great loss...I'm so sorry , and thank you Sam for all your dedication...you always will be remembered.My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God bless you all.
Debbie Wallace
February 9, 2011
When a tragedy like this occurs, all we can do is ask Why? Why was such a upstanding, loving, caring man taken away from us. The only answer i have is God needed him more than we did. I truly believe Jesus is coming back soon and he needs a true, loving, dedicated army and he is taking the best of the best!
I am so sorry for your loss. My girlfriends grandchildren attend your school and spoke very highly of Sam. Take care of each other, remember he is only a whisper away...
Teri Alison
February 9, 2011
Sam, you were such a joy to be around, always full of life and energy your smile contagous, your attidude strong and determined. You were a kind and generous man always lifting others up and encouraging! You will be missed!
To Lisa and the girls, know you are are in our thoughts and prayers. What a blessing to have had such a great man in your life, we are so very sorry for your loss.
The Alison family
Denelle Barnes
February 9, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
February 8, 2011
Dear Lisa and Family,
My heart is broken and I'm in deep sadness for the LaCara family. I am so sorry your loss. My thoughts, condolence and prayers goes to your family. God bless you all.
Elliott Family
Sheri Chatman
February 8, 2011
His family is in my thoughts at this difficult time. He will be greatly missed!
matt
February 8, 2011
I only knew you for a short time...
kalah waters
February 8, 2011
My heart goes out to you and your family God bless
Danielle Haymore
February 8, 2011
All our condolences to Mr. LaCara's family, he was a wonderful man who cared deeply about education and his students. I remember him as the ever willing PE teacher at Markham who used to run laps with us and was always willing to help out in any way possible. He was my teacher over 15 years ago and yet I remember his quick smile and cheerful attitude as though it was yesterday. He will be greatly missed. God bless the LaCara family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Danielle Haymore
February 8, 2011
All our condolences to Mr. LaCara's family, he was a wonderful man who cared deeply about education and his students. I remember his as the ever willing PE teacher at Markham who used to run laps with us and was always willing to help out in any way possible. He was my teacher over 15 years ago and yet I remember his quick smile and cheerful attitude as though it was yesterday. He will be greatly missed. God bless the LaCara family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
jessica langford
February 8, 2011
you made my kids enjoy school by making it such a warm and friendly place. You where always out and about walking around the school with a big smile,it was nice to see you open the door for every child and making everyone feel so welcome. You will be missed so much.You will always be in our hearts forever.love the Kippert family.
deborah puchalski
February 8, 2011
God bless you and your family
amanda anderson
February 8, 2011
Mr. Lacara was the one of the best principles in history...he loved the children. he helped out everywhere in the school. he took care of his students like they were his own children. Everyday my kids would come home and talk about him. My daughters hearts are broken. Mr lacara you have truly touched my childrens lifes as well as mine. Thank you for always being there. Much love to the Lacara family... love the anderson/omaras
Nikkia Haralson
February 8, 2011
Sam has touched the lives of every single one of his students,parents, co- workers, friends, familys, loved ones and even stangers with such small things as opening the car doors for the students in the mornings, sayi g good morning to every parent and student he came into contact with every day. He never hurried through his day, and always made time to talk to a child or ask a question from a parent. Sam was truley one of a kind and forever will be missed deeply, but forever be loved, remembered, talked about and shine over our children, his family and this community. He is not replaceable, and that is the truth. My heart, thoughts and prayers as well as my childrens and familys is with Sams family. We turely have all come together in this very tragic time. may we always remember that sams memorie shall be charished and his life to be rejoyiced. I pray for everyone touched, and hurt, and saddened, by our lose as a community and family.
Greg, Lauri Janos
February 8, 2011
Dear Lisa and Girls,
Though we did not know Sam, we remember you speaking of him Lisa and he did seem a great man. We remember how you spoke of him with such love. Your family has been in our prayers.
Jill Stidham
February 8, 2011
I didn't know Mr. LaCara...don't even live in the area...but his life, and death has touched so many..including myself and my family. God bless his family. Such a loss.
Wayne and Karen Berry
February 8, 2011
We will be praying for you during this difficult time.
Matt Riecken
February 8, 2011
Sam was a kind, gentle, and generous man. Every definition of goodness. My mother lived next door to the Lacara’s for many years and Sam (and the Lacara family) was very generous with his time helping my mother with countless tasks around her house. Through his goodness he touched the lives of our family, as I am sure he did for others. That such good people could be affected by such evil is beyond my capacity to understand. Sam is surely among the saints at this moment and though there are no words or deeds that can ever fill the vacuum created by this tragedy, the Lacara family will be in the prayers of my family every day forevermore.
Michael Bencivengo
February 7, 2011
Sam and I were friends. Our middle and youngest children go to school together. Our middle children played soccer together for many years. Sam was a good father, a good husband, and one of the nicest guys you could ever meet. My family and I are deeply saddened by his death.Our prayers go out to Lisa and the girls.
Connie Davis
February 7, 2011
Mrs. LaCara and the LaCara girls:
What a beautiful tribute all of these kind words are to you the Sam Lacara family. Please know that you are in the hearts and prayers of many many people. Your husband and father was a very great and awesome man. A man that touched many many hearts. May you all find peace and comfort in the many memories that you have of your husband and father. May you all feel the love and prayers from all the people that your loving husband and father touched. Know that he is with you in your daily activities and is so proud of all of you.. God bless and keep each of you.
Kevin Lowe
February 7, 2011
I currently live in Sacramento, but was raised in Placerville. I went to Markham when Mr. Lacara was there. I was so shocked and saddened when I heard the news. My condolences to the Lacara Family.
Lena Wright
February 5, 2011
My prayers and deepest sympathy to Lisa LaCara and her children. I am so sorry for your loss. Such a horrible tragedy...
Debra Lott
February 5, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I have family who attend school in Placerville. They didn't have the privage of knowing Mr LaCara, but this has upset them very much. Take comfort in all the people who loved and cared about him. He will be missed.
Donna Fairchild
February 5, 2011
My heart aches for Mr. LaCara's family and the staff and students at his school. Please accept my deep and sincere condolences in this difficult time of such a tragic loss.
Angela Jorgensen
February 5, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, may you rest in peace.
Roland and Kathy Frank
February 5, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to your whole family, friends and colleagues. What a senseless tragedy. We don't know you but wanted to give you our thoughts and prayers. God comfort you all. We have friends living in Placerville - usually a quiet community - so sad.
Marilyn Tucker
February 5, 2011
This is a real bummer, so sorry for your loss.
California State University Sacramento
Thomas Potter
February 5, 2011
Sam and I were friends during college. We had many of the same classes and eventually went through the teacher-training program together at CSUS.
A few years ago, my wife and I bumped into Sam at a track meet. My son was in seventh grade at the time, while Sam’s daughter, an eighth grader, competed for another school. We talked for a while and laughed about some of our (skinny) college days. Sam told me about his three daughters and how proud he was of them. I was also surprised he knew my stepdaughter, as she was a new teacher at a different school in Placerville at the time.
It has been a very difficult last few days of teaching for me. The memories of Sam during our college days and the thoughts of his family are with me now. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Summer Willey
February 4, 2011
When the Golden Sun is setting
and the Earth no more you trod
May Your Name in Gold be written
in the Autograph of God.
Thank-you for all your encouragement to my son. Your patient, gentle ways were what got through to Austin. You were one of a kind. God Bless Your Family.
Bruce & Patti Sarr
February 4, 2011
Our prayers are with you during this terrible time. You will be missed by so many.
Roxanne, Melissa, David Allgeier/Acosta
February 4, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to all of you during this unspeakable loss. May god bless you all and comfort you today and always. We are so very sorry.
February 4, 2011
mr. lacara was a kind, friendly, wonderful man that was loved and will be missed deeply. i personally did know him and knew him for a while. I will miss you so very much Mr. Lacara and so does my dad. Rest in Peace and love always. My best wishes to Mrs. Lacara, we are all here for you, dont forget that.
Rest In Peace...
Angie Green
February 4, 2011
There are no words that can be spoken to ease the pain Mr. LaCara's Family, Friends, Students, Staff Members & the community are feeling and I would not even try. He made a lasting impression on so many young minds that will stay with them forever. Mr. LaCara will remain in the hearts of all who had the pleasure of meeting him. When our community lost him we lost a great hero. All of our children have a guardian Angel to watch over them and continue guiding them on the right pathway to success in their lives. He will be missed but never forgotten.
Barbara Bloom
February 4, 2011
I had the great fortune to work closely with my friend Sammy, and even to share an office for a few years- He was wise, funny, and caring each and every day- Always fair to kids, he and treated everyone with dignity and respect- When he spoke of his family, the love always shined through- Blessings to you Lisa, Brittany, Carly, and Samantha-He will be fondly remembered by so many of us-
Becky Lukesh
February 4, 2011
Sam will be greatly missed by our community. The children really had a role model with him. He was not only involved with my children in middle school but now one of my grandchildren. Always smiling in the morning, that will be truely missed! The Lukesh Family
lisa swan
February 4, 2011
((((((HUGS)))))) to the Lacara family you are in our thoughts and prayers
adalee lari
February 4, 2011
I am making a power point of sam Lacara to post in his facebook page.. if you have anything you would like to add I would gladly appreciate it, you can contact me at [email protected].. any music or pictures or anything would gladly be accepted :) Res in peace Sam LaCara
adalee lari
February 4, 2011
Dear the LaCara family,
We will miss him greatly. He was an amazing person with a great sence of humor, he is greatly missed but NEVER EVER forgotten.. He will live within us forever and always.. he touched the heart of everyone in the community. He always knew how to put a smile on the faces of everyone, but I bet mostly the faces of his family, I went to the Schnell school from kindergarden up to the middle of fourth grade.. I recently moved to Haines Alaska and it is heart breaking to see something so tragic happen to one of the best people in that town.. I am going to post a power point of memory of Sam on his facebook page.. if you would like me to add any pictures or music into it I would gladly do so.. you can contact me a [email protected] I will gladly get back at you or do as you want with ANY pictures that will help you and make this powerpoint more interesting for the rest of us. I would gladly appreciate any help I can get for the pictures and ideas for this .. thanks
Frances Farmer
February 4, 2011
I worked with Sam years ago at Camerado, and our paths crossed when I was involved with the middle school athletics. He was truly a good person. The ripples from this tragic, tragic incident will be far spread. My thoughts and prayers are with family, friends and the community.
February 4, 2011
Our son Steve Bryant was a friend and coworker of Mr. LaCara. Our grandchildren, Evan and Zoe Bryant are students in that caring and excellent elementary school.They loved and admired their Principal. Lisa ,and her three beautiful, intelligent daughters and other family
will need the strength and support of this close knit community for a long time. We as the parents of Steve and Mandy Bryant will do all we can to help our children and grandchildren thru this trying time. Everyone needs to realize that this pain takes awhile to overcome, and it might never go away. Please everyone get the help that is offered you, and reach out to all who need comfort and love. The country is praying for you.
With sympathy , love and lots of hugs,
Betsy and Jeff Bryant, Saratoga, CA
Jennifer S.
February 4, 2011
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Lindsay Timmons
February 4, 2011
Mr. LaCara was my assistant principal when I went to Markham 16 years ago. It is such an honor to have known such a great person. My heart goes out to Mr. LaCara's family and everyone else hurting from this tradgedy. Mr. LaCara meant a great deal to so many people. He will be kept close to our hearts and forever missed.
February 4, 2011
God blessed all of us who knew Sam and Lisa. As I read all of the out pouring of affection towards him I know Sam was the leader, friend and man he was beacuase of you Lisa. Be strong and know we are all here for you and your family. We love you Lisa
Cathy Pawley
February 4, 2011
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you've passed, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
Deepest sympathy... May you pass into the light and know that your kindness and role you played in the children's lives will always be cherished. May God keep you safe now in his hands~~~
Joshua and Nissa, Michael and Tyson
February 4, 2011
Mr. Lacara, our beloved friend, a vision like no other. Now at the gates of heaven welcoming those as you have our children and parents. No words can express this loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
February 4, 2011
For several years I would run into Sam very early in the morning at the local Starbucks in our area. We would always visit as we waited in line for our coffee. He was always very friendly, very engaging and I enjoyed our brief conversations which often continued as we walked to our cars. I hadn't been to that Starbucks for awhile and I missed those visits with Sam. I was shocked and saddened to hear of his tragic, senseless death. This world can't afford to lose people like Sam Lacara. I wish I had known him better. My heartfelt condolences go out to Sam's wife and children.
Kirby Fleming, Carmichael, Ca.
February 4, 2011
Lisa and family,
We are so very sorry for your heartbreaking loss. Sam was a wonderful man and touched so many lives, leaving them stronger and better for the contact.
We remember Sam playing basketball at Sierra with Joe, and the Jenks family, especially Lisa, when we were part of the neighborhood. Our years on Nottingham Circle were special to us, and we hope that the love and support of neighbors and friends will add the the strength you receive from your faith. You are in our hearts.
The England family,
Charles and Betty
Jeff, Joe, Kari and Kris
Julie Morris
February 4, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the LaCara family. Those who knew him expressed how warm and friendly a person he was to all. Comfort to those who did not get the chance to know him. May God be with you.
Sandra Hill
February 4, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the LaCara family.
I do not know you all personally, but my heart hurts because of this senseless tragedy. I pray to God that he will in time bring you comfort. Just know that many are praying for you during this time and peace be unto the whole family.
Mark James
February 4, 2011
i never met Mr. Lacara, i've heard nothing but exceptionally good things about him. i can't imagine why the "Big Guy" needed him this quickly but it must have been an emergency. prayers and best wishes for family and friends, i know Mr. Lacara would want everyone to continue on, perhaps learning something along the way, without hate or bitterness. God Bless and watch over the Lacara family and the people of Placerville.
February 3, 2011
we will miss him
Tarra & Christian Robertson
February 3, 2011
You were such a sweet and honest person. You were thoughtful and helped my son and I a lot. I'm so glad you were brought into our lives.
Courtney
February 3, 2011
Sam was the first to welcome us to the neighborhood. He was a warm and friendly man, and was so free with sharing stories and advice. He will be sorely missed.
Becky Rogers
February 3, 2011
I didn't know Mr. Lacara. But I do know those who did, and I morn with them, the family and the whole community.
Gaby Moss
February 3, 2011
I don't know you personally, but we are related somehow. Your mom is my mother-n-law's sister. Anyway, I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I hope you guys can find peace through this process. Remember Heavenly Father is aware of your needs. He will comfort you.
February 3, 2011
Mr. LaCara was a dedicated and devoted educator with an affinity and respect for those troubled, less fortunate and "difficult" students. He will live eternally through the families he touched. My heart, prayers and thoughts go to his family, staff, students and community. He will always shine brightly. I don't know the student in the photo but it captures Sam's love for his students.
Former Markham Parent
The Mosses
February 3, 2011
Lisa and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
From the Michigan Mosses
February 3, 2011
God has a greater plan for everyone. Even if it takes them from those who love them. Good luck on your journey Mr. LaCara. My prayers are with you and your family.
Jeanette Kaeding
February 3, 2011
It is very rare in today's society that we hear of a person who goes out of his way to care for our children as much as Mr. La Cara did. May the Lord be of comfort to you and your family at this time of the loss of your husband and father.
Sheila
February 3, 2011
Condolences to Mr.Lacara's family, friends, co-workers, and students. <3
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