So many memories and so many laughs.  You were so smart and you taught this ICU nurse so much about how to care for my patients lungs. It was always a good day when I knew “Sam the Man” was working. The lives that you touched and care for will forever be your legend. Rest In Peace my friend. Heaven has a new angel.

So many happy memories with Sam over the last 25 years at Good Samaritan. He always had me laughing or smiling or rolling my eyes. He made every day better. May you rest in peace Sam and know that you will never be forgotten.

Thank you, Sammy Whammy, for all of the laughter and love we shared at Good Samaritan for more than 25 years.    I will cherish the memories forever.  It was a privilege to work side by side with one of the most knowledgeable respiratory therapists I've ever known.  Rest in peace, my friend.

Sam was one of my mentors, he not only taught me skills in our chosen field but life skills when needed.  Many talks of family and life journeys taken and desired.  He was so proud of his children and always shared their latest and greatest.   He assisted in saving many lives during his tenure and specialized with babies.  He taught many RTs throughout his career and his pioneer work with infants and the transport team helped set standards of care in our Respiratory community.  He would always ask students about the Oxygen patch and if they had heard of it.  Always good for the latest joke, pulling a prank and making people laugh.    He had several nick names Sammy,  Sammy Tuna and Coffee Can Sam.  I saw so much love with his family at his side and I thought to myself what a blessed man he is.  I also thought how blessed I am to have had an opportunity to have him as part of my life.  WaWaWoohee!!!!  

My sincere sympathies to Sam's wife and his beautiful family.  May Sam's
Memory Be Eternal. 
Sam was a great, kind man! Over the 40 years that I worked with him in different area hospitals....I can say he fill my shifts with  laughter.  We worked hard and laughed hard! Thanks Sammy for all those  hallway memories. Now you go soar with those Angels in Heaven....Mary 


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