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Peter Samp Obituary

SAMP PETER A. SAMP On Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington, VA. Beloved son of Richard A. and Jo Ella Samp; brother of Lucinda Q. Samp. Also survived by his grandmothers, Mary Samp and Gloria Schnider and numerous loving relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 20 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the MURPHY FUNERAL HOME of ARLINGTON, 4510 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 21 at 12 noon at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1910 N. Randolph St., Arlington, VA. Interment Columbia Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Samp Memorial Fund at St. Anselm's Abbey School, 4501 South Dakota Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20017.

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 20, 2009.

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Kim Carroll

February 26, 2009

Jo- there are no words... just want to know I am here for you and my thoughts and prayers are with you, Rich and Lucy.

Rosheen Godbout

February 24, 2009

Jo Ella,
I was so very sorry to hear the heartbreaking news. We will be thinking of you and and praying for you and your family during this difficult time. All our love goes out to you now and always.

Nancy Joyner

February 24, 2009

Joella,
My heart goes out to you during this time of sorrow. Please know that we are all thinking of you and your family and are deeply saddened by your loss. Dr. J

Chio Hall

February 24, 2009

Jo Ella
I don't know what to say. I wish I could take this pain away from you.
My prayers are with you, your husband, and daughter.

La Kita Jones

February 24, 2009

Jo Ella, I found out today. I have no words for you and your family. You are never prepared for situations like this. I hope to be in touch with you soon.

Linda Shorr

February 20, 2009

I taught art at St. Anselm’s from 2000-2005. Peter was in my classes and he was remarkable. It wasn’t his prowess as an artist, but as a human being that set him apart. You raised a real gentleman with a sharp inquisitive mind and winning way. He was a delight, and as a parent, that is what I would like to hear about my child.
I can’t imagine your sorrow at losing such a wonderful son, but please take some solace in knowing that both his peers and his teachers held him in such high esteem. May God’s peace and light be with you to guide you through this dark time. My prayers are with you and your family.

Ron Trowbridge

February 20, 2009

When something like this happens that should never happen, for which there is no understandable explanation, I can only think, along with the fate of my precious wife who died much, much too young, that life is too often unfair. It makes me both sad and angry at the unfairness of it. My thoughts now are with you and the courage that you must suffer and endure. I am so sorry.

Anne & Ray Summers

February 20, 2009

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Take good care of each other during this difficult time.

February 20, 2009

We're thinking of you and the entire family. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Andrea & Winston

Sharon Cheich

February 20, 2009

There is no greater loss than that of a child. Please accept our condolences and prayers for your tremendous loss. Ron, Sharon and Alice Cheich

David Spiller

February 20, 2009

Rich and Jo Ella:

Nathaniel just told me the shocking news. Janet and I give you our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with the both of you.

David and Janet Spiller

Claudia Colvin

February 20, 2009

Peter has finally reached a place where he will have a multitude of challenging peers for It's Academic competition! I will long recall fond memories of him -- a blessing to many of us.

Claudia Colvin

February 20, 2009

Peter was a dream come true to me as a Latin teacher and an It's Academic coach. I will always remember his brilliance and kindness to everyone he encountered! May God comfort you with memories of the years you enjoyed with such a remarkable child and with the knowledge that you will spend eternity with Peter -- where there are no trivia questions unanswered! Your love for your son was obvious to all while he was still among us! May the blessing of having shared his life comfort you now.

Bonnie Shalala

February 20, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are will all of you during this difficult time. I feel as if I know Peter from hearing so much about him & Luci from their Aunt Linda-Jean.
We don't know why these things happen but you can all take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Tamara Brown

February 20, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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