Surinder Singh Mann

Be strong,
Be brave,
Do not be afraid.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

A life well lived
Is a precious gift
Of hope and strength and grace
From someone who has made our world
A brighter, better place.

It’s filled with memories sweet and sad,
With smiles, and sometimes tears,
With friendships formed
And good times shared
And laughter through the years.

A life well lived
Is a legacy
Of joy and pride and pleasure,
A loving, lasting memory
My grateful heart will treasure.

Sam meant a lot to me in spite of the short tenure of our friendship. He was an unusually deep and talented man with whom I had hoped for a long and caring friendship. We all lost something.
English poet John Donne wrote "no man is an island unto himself, each is a part of the main and if a single man be lost the continent is the lesser." To say the least the continent is lesser for the loss of this man.
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