Samuel Gordon Vallon

SAMUEL VALLON Obituary Samuel Gordon Vallon was born on May 20, 1999, at Port St Lucie Hospital to his parents, Farnese and Mona Vallon. His birth was the best thing that happened to his sister, Marnelle Esther. She introduced him as, "This is my baby brother, his name is Sammy" wherever she went. He was named Sammy from that time.
Sammy was a born-leader and a born business minded young man. His leadership and organizational skills have been evident since he was 3 years old. Sammy has always been resilient, tough and a man of character. Sammy attended Seventh-day Adventist Christian Schools until he graduated college in 2021. He made an impact at James E Sampson Memorial School (J.E.S) in Fort Pierce, during his Kindergarten year, when he attempted to rip a 1-dollar bill in half so both he and his sister could each have 50 cents. At Palm Beach Bilingual Junior Academy, now Bethel Junior Academy, he was known for his academic excellence and as a food-lover.
Sammy attended Miami Union Academy from 6th to 12th grade and is recognized for his talent in music, band and academic excellence. At MUA, he developed his entrepreneurial skills. He started a business with 20 dollars selling chips during recess. Within a few months, the 20 dollars became 300 dollars. At the beginning of his senior year, Sammy was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and acute Myeloblastic Leukemia (AML). This diagnosis changed the course of his life until his passing at the age of 25, but it did not stop him from accomplishing his dreams. Despite frequent hospitalization and a rigorous chemotherapy regimen, Sammy graduated with high honors from the MUA class of 2017. (Praise God!) He then matriculated to AdventHealth University, (AHU) while continuing with his chemotherapy treatment.
Sammy, again, graduated with a Bachelor in Biomedical Science, one of the most rigorous programs at AHU. His family was pleased to attend his graduation in 2021, during COVID. God did it again. In 2022, Sammy was studying for his MCAT to enter Medical School, however on January 31, 2022, the Leukemia returned, and he was forced to take a pause from his dream to restart treatment ASAP. He then matriculated to the University of Central Florida (UCF) to study Business while going through chemotherapy, Bone Marrow Transplant, and multiple hospitalizations. He was also studying to take his PACAT to enter the Physician Assistant School.
Sammy was an innate poet. He started writing in 10th grade. He left home to go to college in Orlando with 8 composition books filled with poetry. He founded Poetry Not Dead (PND) a platform that provided opportunities for him to recite his poems in churches and other venues as spoken words. His parents hope to publish his poems someday.
Sammy was baptized in the Seventh-Day Adventist church at 10 years old per his constant request. When he received news that he was cancer free, he rededicated his life to Christ through re-baptism at Morija SDA church in Margate in October 2023.
Sammy applied to Andrews University Theological Seminary in January 2024 to become a motivational speaker, mentor, to minister to his fellow youth and young adults who are going through tough times. His mother rejoiced when she read an emailed response from Andrews Theological Seminary regarding his application. Sammy made it clear that he did not want to be a pastor, he wanted to be a doctor and a motivational Speaker for the youth and young adults. Sammy reiterated on many occasions that his dream was to become a physician and to give back to the Haitian community.
Sammy left to mourn: his parents: Pastor Farnese and Mona Vallon; His loving sister Marnelle E. Vallon; his aunts and uncles: Yolene Saintuma, Gregory Saintuma, Francoise Vallon Nerette Vallon Fleurissaint, Bynel Fleurissaint, Plourde Vallon, Marilene Lafrance Vallon, Paula Vallon Germain, Arold Germain, Dieudonne Vallon Pierre, Arly Pierre, Eunide Vallon Destina, Djunot Destina, Volvick Vallon, Jean Mary Ludger Numa, Marie France Numa, Gardite Abraham Buisserette, Jean Ronald Buisserette, Raymond Abraham, Modeline Joseph Abraham; His grandfather: Jean Michel Vallon. His grandmother Silienne Sylvino; his loving adopted grandmother: Jeanne Nicolle Brise. His great aunts and uncles: Emily Fleury, Bienes Vancol, Marie Denise Vancol; his Cousins: Michaelle Calas, Marie Alice Pierre, Tracey Saintuma, Jean S. Leandre, Regie Fleurissaint, Bynel Junior Fleurissaint, Nathan Fleurissaint, Amelie Germain, Euline Germain, Gemmia Germain, Marly Pierre, Delaney Pierre, Naima Destina, Zylah Destina, Rose Joseph Danny Loubeau, Aisha Calas, Woodmy Buisserette, Woodson Buisserette, Isaacline Joseph, Metushael Joseph, Emma Joseph, Giovanni Calas, Samuel Rene, Alyssa Tracey Leandre, Jenny Numa Heather Numa, Faby Joseph, Wesly Joseph, Mirlande Vancol, Adrien Vancol, Gardy Vancol, Nancy Vancol, Laura Vancol, Max Antoine St-Louis, David St-Louis, Jacqueline Pierre-Louis, Pascal Pierre-Louis, Guy Pierre-Louis, Georgette Pierre Louis, Dumas Pierre-Louis, Kerline Vallon, Astride Vallon, Decatrel Vallon, Anne Karry Vallon. His adopted cousins: Lisa and Marlie Jacques, Kirk and Glenna Dodard, Beaufranc Vallon, Edriis Vallon. His friends, church members, prayer warriors, Sister sisters, FeJAH family, Aunty Sameline Pierre, Uncle Vixamar, classmates, roommates, the AdventHealth family, support systems and the Seventh-day Adventist Community. Sammy left a legacy of love for poetry, resilience, and prayer. His last Bible text was Exodus 20:8-11, his last Psalm was Psalm 100, his last hymn was #42 SDA French Hymnal.
Sammy gives all of us an appointment on resurrection morning. BE THERE! Oh! What a day that will be!
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that you kindly donate to
The Samuel Gordon Vallon
Christian Education Scholarship Fund
ZELLE 772-985-3917
For churches or people who still wish to send flowers, the family is asking that you have them delivered to the below address no later than 6:00 pm on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Thanks in advance.
Emmanuel Funeral Home
4701 N. State Road 7
North Lauderdale, Florida 33319
Services
A Moment with Samuel G. Vallon, the Poet "Sammy" Sunday
July 28, 2024
8:00 AM
BETHEL FRENCH SDA CHURCH
2850 AVENUE F
RIVIERA BEACH, FL 33404
Celebration of Life
Sunday
July 28, 2024
9:30 AM
BETHEL FRENCH SDA CHURCH
2850 AVENUE F
RIVIERA BEACH, FL 33404
Interment
Sunday
July 28, 2024
1:30 PM
PALM BEACH MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY
3691 N SEACREST BLVD
LANTANA, FL 33462
Repast
Sunday
July 28, 2024
3:00 PM
DAUGHTER OF ZION JR. ACADEMY
250 NW 3rd Ave
DELRAY BEACH, FL 33444 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of SAMUEL, please visit our Tree Store.