A Tribute to Sammy B

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By Denzella

Fri, 20 Jun 2014
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A Tribute to Sammy B!

Sammy B was just twenty years old.

No age for his parents to be told,

'So sorry, but your son has passed away,

We thought he was here for a longer stay.'

 

To hear such terrible news was a shock,

For the parents who cared for him round the clock.

His every accomplishment a struggle won,

By their brave but physically disabled son.

 

He was helped to reach his full potential,

By loving parents who thought it essential,

To ensure his capabilities were fully realized,

And all his life-limiting hardships minimized.

 

His two brothers said Sammy was no weight,

He was top banana and their very best mate

The words ‘He ain't heavy he’s our brother,’

Were the words they used to tell his Mother.

 

Each member of Sam’s family loved him dear,

Seeing them all together that soon became clear.

With family help Sammy climbed so many hills,

In order to acquire some necessary life skills.

 

But eating out could sometimes cause grief,

And on odd occasions they sighed with relief,

When no one noticed Sammy’s attempt to entertain,

By lobbing his dinner and making noises like a train.

 

His family have much to be proud of when they reminisce,

But there is one thing all of them know they will miss,

And that is Sam’s happy face when in his happy place,

With no more struggling to keep his place in life’s race.

 

Sammy was helped to exceed all expectations,

By his family who deserve our sincere congratulations,

So Donna, Colin, Tom and Jack,

Be proud of what you did when you look back!

 

Rest in Peace Sammy B – For a short while you shared your life with us!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Submitted by Bee on

Moya, this is a wonderful tribute to a much loved young man. Reading your poem I felt so, so sad, but impressed by the love and pride of a family who never gave up on their son and brother.

RIP Sammy.

Bee

Submitted by Denzella on

Hello Bee,

Thank you for the read and the comment.  Yes, Sammy couldn't communicate so it was difficult for his extended family, me included, to get to know what his life experiences were but at his funeral his father read a piece chronicling his life which helped us all to know him better.  His teachers and carers were there and one of his brothers adapted a song Sammy had managed to create and this was played at the service.

Moya

 

Submitted by Bee on

I'm glad they got to celebrate his life, Moya. The song must have been very moving and an achievement. 

Bee

Submitted by scratch on

I completely agree with what Bee has said about this heart-touching poem Moya.

 

Submitted by Denzella on

Hello Scratch,

Thank you for the read and comment.  I wrote this the day after he was cremated.  I was so moved by the service and the number of people that attended was staggering.

Moya 

Any more thoughts on York in September?

 

Submitted by Starfish Girl on

A short but full life, full of love and a great deal of happiness. So much more than some poor young souls get.

Lindy

Submitted by Denzella on

Hello Starfish,

Yes, you are so right.  Some poor souls never experience the love that our Sammy received.  HIs parents and brothers were amazing and so were all his cousins of which there are many.

Moya

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I love the way you've written this Moya, and your delight in the privilege of being part of his circle. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Denzella on

Hello Rhiannon,

I am so glad you read and commented on my poem.  The service was really lovely.  The coffin entered to the accompaniment of When you Wish Upon a Star.  Half way through they played 'I will go Sailing No More' from Toy Story - one of Sam's favourite films.

Thank you once again for the read.  Now I am back in circulation for a while I will be popping over... so have the kettle on!

Moya

 

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on

This was so poignant Moya yet you still manage to convey such humour as well as love.  RIP Sammy B, never to be forgotten.

Linda

Submitted by Denzella on

Hello Linda,

Thank you also for the read and comment.  Sammy was a much loved member of his larger family as well as his immediate relatives, but he could be challenging and he couldn't communicate so life was not easy for him or for his parents and brothers,  but they were all so caring and to see his little face light up when he caught sight of his Grandad was completely heartwarming.

Moya

 

Submitted by Denzella on

Nearly did it again!  Nearly forgot to thank the Cherry Pickers!  What lovely people they are!

Moya
 

 

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

Moya, this is real and lovely          Elsie

Submitted by Denzella on

Hello Elsie,

Yes it is real and I'm glad you thought it was lovely.

Moya

 

Submitted by Denzella on

Sammy B would  have been 21 yesterday..

RIP Sammy B You have left a void!