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Bella Cetani
December 25, 2022
Merry Christmas Sam, thank you for everything.
Patrick McCann-Kingston
July 21, 2022
Sam, its been 12 years since you died. I still think about you all the time. I still wish you had listened to mom, skipped flag football that day and were here with me now. I wish I didn't have to think about it or say "it's complicated" when new friends or girlfriends ask about you. I wish I could say my brother is 6 years older than me, rather than was. Sometimes I blame you for all this. I can't help it, on occasion these things still blindside me and leave me feeling like I'm 11 years old again sleeping in a hospital bed wondering if my brother will be alive the next day. But then I remember you as you were; big and tall, funny and understanding, always outspoken, artistic, my older brother. So much of you still lives on in me. You were undoubtedly the biggest influence on my life, from the music I listen to, to my unwillingness to hold my tongue even if it gets me in trouble at times. I still have your shirts and phone number and the video games we played together as kids. I've laid your ashes all over the world and visited places you always wanted to go. I can promise you that I will live out your legacy until the end of my days, and that as long as I am here, your name will not be forgotten.
October 1, 2012
Sam, man where has the time gone? I have so many memories of you from the good cat days. Its been two years since you passed on. Things have never been the same. I think about you daily wishing you were still here with us. My thoughts also go out to your family and i know you arw still with us all in spirit. I hope our class of 2011 is making you proud and i know you're still looking down at us with a smile as we all still think about. Rest In Peace Sam i'll be seeing you someday again much love from class off 11' stay gold bro.
Denise Collier
May 30, 2011
Eileen, Neil & Patrick,
We have just heard about your loss and are so, so very sorry. I have the best memories of Sam at the park playing with the little boys Patrick's age. Everyone always thought Patrick was so lucky having a cool big brother to play with.
Your family is in our thoughts,
Denise Collier & Family
Denise, David, Owen, Mary Fiona & Scarlett
kiko
November 17, 2010
I just found out, im incredibly shocked. I used to dance with sam at zaccho. I have such good memories of sam.I'm so so sorry this happened
Caitlin Morgan
November 13, 2010
Sam. What a beautiful boy, and such an intelligent force. His passion for life shone through in heartfelt displays of motion & emotion, from the time of his toddlerhood--which is when our families met. The playground time, the special occasions, will be treasured & remembered always. Your son is imprinted in our history, and we are so very honored to have known him and all of your dear family. Blessings to you all, and to beloved Sam. If you should need anything, or just to talk or breathe, please feel free to call. We are thinking of you.
October 31, 2010
Eileen and Neil.
My heart aches for your loss. I love you guys. Shoshana
Christine Cooley
October 30, 2010
Eileen, Neil, and Patrick
You are such a beautiful and wonderful family and people! I have always been so impressed with your excellent parenting and fantastic children! Eileen, You have also helped so many kids and families, you are so incredibly generous.
Our hearts ache for you, our eyes cry for you. We are so very sorry.
You must know you have a special guardian angel to watch over you now.
Blessings, Christine and Kale Cooley
October 25, 2010
Dear Neil and family,
How saddened we were to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers
your cousin,
Diane MacDonald
October 20, 2010
Neil and eileen
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I cant even imagine what you must be going through.
Karen Savoie
Betty Kancler
October 18, 2010
Eileen and Neil, I remember Sam's smile - a happy boy, full of promise. As parents, you were very in-tune to him and Patrick. You connected to them and nutured them, and your love made them shine. My heart aches for you and Patrick.
Ron Rubio
October 17, 2010
My dearest Eileen and Neil, all my love goes out to you both in this sad times.
I love you both and I send such light and Breath to you both.
Love, Ron Rubio - father of Josie
Your neighbor from 1987-89.
Janet Thompson
October 16, 2010
Eileen and Neil, what magnificent souls you have raised. I've read the blog and only hope my grandsons will have the greatness of character you instilled in your sons. Your decision to gift Sam's heart will truly help to mend yours. God bless your family.
Dawn Olson
October 16, 2010
Eileen, Neil,and Patrick:
Love to you all during this time and always. Sam was such a blessing. A thinker, a connector, a beautiful communicator. I feel so proud to have known him. Thank you for making him happen.
Brendan Thorn
October 16, 2010
i wish me and sam stayed in contact after i was eight.
i didnt see enough of him.
the memorial service helped me a lot.
thank you sam,
we all love you
Carol, Paul, Sam and Emily Cohen
October 16, 2010
Eileen, Neil, and Patrick
We are all so deeply shocked and saddened to hear about Sam. If just doesn't seem possible that someone so full of life and joy is gone. Our thoughts are with you.
October 15, 2010
Dear Eileen, Neil and Patrick,
your loss affected the whole community.
There could not have been a nicer family with nicer kids.
Your loss is our loss
Sam and Barbara D'Aloisio
Erik Walker
October 15, 2010
Dear Neil and Ellen, we are so sorry to hear about Sam. it just tears us up something fierce. In the short time that our son William used to play with him and Patrick down at the park in Bernal, we grew to like your family a lot. I was always happy to see that you all were there. Please know that we send our sympathy and our love for you at this difficult time. love, Erik and Gale
Steve Good
October 15, 2010
Eileen, Neil and Patrick,
I feel so lucky to have known and spent time with Sam. I am so incredibly sorry.
Skate and Jeannie Stone
October 14, 2010
Eileen, Neil & Patrick,
You are constantly in our thoughts, we grieve deeply for your loss and hope that you can feel all the love and compassion we and your CACS community are sending your way.
Brian Kingston
October 14, 2010
Neil, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts. Brian
Linda Masse
October 14, 2010
I know there are no words at a time like this, but please know how deeply sorry I am for your loss.
Sincerely, Linda Masse (Kristie Kingston's mom)
October 13, 2010
Dear Eileen and Neil,
It is unbelievably sad to lose your beloved son. My heart goes out to you, and to Patrick. Sam made his mark on the world, in his accomplishments and his relationships, and I hope you are comforted by your memories of him. Much love, Kathleen Campbell
October 13, 2010
I just read about your tragic loss. Our family's thoughts are with you.... we are so sorry...
love,
Deena Zacharin, Ralph Carney and Hedda
October 13, 2010
Sorry for your loss, Neil.
Steve MacDonald
Marie McCallum
October 13, 2010
Neil, my heart goes out to you and your family at this time. Just knowing you makes me know that Sam had to be a great person and will always be remembered. God Bless You at this time. My prayers and sympathy.
Joe Kingston
October 13, 2010
Neil, please know that you're in my thoughts everyday. I wish there was something I could do or say to make your pain disappear but I know that's not possible. Give Eileen and Patrick my love.
Maureen O'Neil
October 13, 2010
Dear Eileen and Neil and Patrick,
May you know that I think of you each day and wish you peace as your journey unfolds.
Kathy Candito
October 13, 2010
Neil and family, my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beautiful and wonderful son, Sam. My heart is breaking for all of you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficulty time.
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