Dale City, Virginia
SAMMY LEE NETHERLAND "Sam" Passed away January 16, 20113 in Alexandria, VA. A resident of Dale City, Sam was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was an avid golfer and reader; loved dogs, especially his bulldogs; all music and playing jazz saxophone; and an excellent cook. Sam is...
Read MoreCasey, it was sad to learn of Sam's passing. As you know, we met because we had the same type of cancer. Sam was very helpful to me in this regard. Our acquaintance was short, but I'm glad I got to meet Sam. I'll miss him.
Ron Kincade
February 13, 2013 | Woodbridge, VA
I met Sam netherland as a member of CINCPACFLT Band.He was a tremendous sax player and I had the greatest opportunity to be mentored by him. The things he taught me about the saxophone was priceless.Ill never forget you Sam.
Gary Wentworth
January 30, 2013 | Mt. Dora, FL
Casey, Paul Geitzenauer here, I learned of Sam's passing today. Had no idea where you lived. Sam was a very good person, a fine PO and LPO, and a fine sax player. My deepest sym-pathy to you and family. God Bless.
Paul Geitzenauer
January 27, 2013 | Hertford, NC 27944
Sam was one of the men who influenced me to make the music program a career. God bless you, Sam, and may you rest in peace.
Marianne Carlton
January 26, 2013 | Pensacola, FL
Very proud to be station in Pearl with Sammy. Then later to be a friend on face book and later conversing on the Telephone. Sammy will be sorely missed by all his friends and shipmates.
Robert O. "Boomer" Grindle
January 26, 2013 | Erie, PA
Sam was a great guy. Enjoyed the times we spent together over a cold beer. Simply a nice guy.
Dave Czohara
January 26, 2013 | The Villages, FL
Sammy, so many memories from cincpacflt Pearl Harbor band. I'll miss you. What an awesome jazz player and human being.! Aloha and Bless your family. MU1 reited Paul Ostler, Mountlake terrace Wa.
January 26, 2013
Casey,
I am so sorry to hear about Sam. He was a very dear friend of mine and I'm going to miss him a lot. If there is anything we can do for you call us.
God Bless you my friend.
Bob & Kay Balch
January 26, 2013