Sam A. Salas

Sam,
I think about you all the time when I'm working and wish we'd had more time to work together. I remember laughing with you about me not liking heights. I remember showing you different jobs and how hard you worked. I remember getting lunch for you at the Mexican restaurantonly rice and beans! I listen to the playlist you showed me and I think of you. I miss you.
Love, Israel

Sam,

It's taken me a long time to be able to write something here. I guess, I just don't really want to confront my feelings on your passing. I loved and will continue to love you. I remember swimming with you on the Apple Gate camping trip. I remember receiving gifts from you that were always so thoughtful. Always relevant to something I had told you in a previous conversation. I still think about the time we got to spend together often, especially when I need to smile.

Thanks...

Sam, my dear son. I love you and I miss you so very much. I miss that sweet smile of you, your hugs and all the things we used to do on our dad and son days. I am grateful and thank God often for giving me the opportunity to be a dad to you, and to feel loved by you. I remember how proud you were the first time you bought me lunch and took me to the movies with your own earned money. See you my sweet Adrian Angel....we will meet again! There's not doubt we will see each other once more! LOVE...

Sam, I'm sorry it's taken me a year to write here, but I didn't know how to capture everything you mean to me with mere words. I still don't. But I think of you every single day, and I see your presence everywhere -- every ray of sunshine is you reminding me to smile, every drop of rain is you telling me it's ok to cry, and every daisy in the grass is your reminder that everything has it's own unique beauty. Thank you for all the love and beauty you brought into this world, it has been a...

Dear incredible Sam,
Though we never met In person, i loved our correspondence through Facebook and our phone conversations. I know in my heart you did all you could to find joy. I'm sorry it was not lasting. You opened doors for many more in your passing and in memory's your spirit lives on. You are remembered and embraced by many daily. Joy in the next phase is something I'm certain I'll join you in. When we meet.

Sam was a bright point in so many lives, and especially in mine. There was never a second Sam's imagination wasn't churning. He never stopped helping others and the stories I have heard from his friends I didn't know make me certain that Sam will forever be loved and adored by many more than just his family. I love you and miss you Sam. Sleep peacefully.

One of my favorite memories of Sam was how well he wrote, even as a young boy. We would exchange emails and I was always amazed at his skill level. I'm sorry he never was able to visit us in Mexico, but happy he was in my life for this short period. I have a feeling that wherever Sam is he is exchanging emails with God.....Love you and miss you our beautiful young man.

My friend, Sam. I miss you. I love you. You travel with me where ever I go.

It's impossible to believe that it's been a year my sweet Sam. I miss you everyday. But it has been a year of finding out how much you mean to so, so many people. You are such a good soul and I know an amazing Angel❤ I love you❤❤❤