Need Your Help Please.

Oakwilt, I have e mailed you. Hope you got it, let me know if not.

Thank you to everybody who has e mailed or PM'd me, your generosity is very much appreciated.
 
I read it, can't ignore it. Can someone pm me the info?
I don't know Sam, I don't need to know him to realize he has made impacts on people. That is what it is all about. God bless you Sam....give it hell.
 
I am very sad to say that Sam has lost his battle with cancer. I was away for the last two weeks and had recieved a message from Rupe that read:

"As some of you already know Sam passed away this morning, peacefully in his sleep.

He will be greatly missed by all. Our thoughts go out to his wife, Jules and the rest of his family at this difficult time.

Arrangements have not yet been, further details will be posted as soon as possible. "


So, a prayer for Sam, Jules (his widow) and all those who will miss everything they have grown to love about Sam. God rest your soul my friend.
 
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I believe with all that I am that Sam is in a better place.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family and all those touched by this loss. I re-read the entire thread last night and was quite moved, very sad indeed.
 
I also Roger.

The funeral was very well attended, with a huge representation from the industry; many travelling the length or breadth of the country to pay their respects. Wonderful readings and memories were shared by Craig, Jules and Sam's mum, and many stayed on for a bite to eat and a pint afterwards. It was great to be re-acquainted with old friends I hadn't seen for a long time - a positive point from a sad day. Sam would've been 40 on 2nd feb, same birthday as my sister. I'm never likely to forget it.

I was undertaking some aerial inspections on mature beech trees today. I was using the new fly Sam had bought and wanted to exchange to try the Blaze. I was happy to oblige. There aren't many I trust enough to use their gear. As I stuffed away the rope, the tail end came into my hand and I looked at the bold marking under the shrink wrap - SR01 - abbreviation of 'Simon Robinson No.1'.

Says it all really.

For me, arboriculture is a true vocation; food for the body, mind and soul. From what Mrs Robinson told us about him, Sam loved nature since he was young. I believe, that by choosing a career that nourished that passion and interest, he was lucky enough to be successful in earning a living by doing what came naturally to him, right 'till the end. His competition victories in that respect, were cherries on the cake. From this perspective, I feel there is much to rejoice about.

After all, none of us are immortal. The trouble is, we think we have time...
 
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Knowing firsthand the fiscal burdens on a family going thru treatments, any amount to the patient or his immediate kin helps, or in-kind support sent directly. The last thing a patient needs to worry about are bills.

I want to not sound cold, just trying to influence a proven approach to treatments because I feel the mortality rates are unacceptable as they stand. Cancer is not a death sentence and thinking it is, the needed hope is lost and when that happens, people die unecessarily.

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Sam died of terninal cancer. no doctors could prevent it or slow it down, but i thought that i might find some support here for a great climber and good friend.
 
I am very sorry for your loss.

After reading this thread from the start and by seeing the way you spoke of your good friend, I am sure that many people reading your sad news understood your need to try and help in whatever way you could.

I also feel that many people on this forum felt sad when they heard the news about your friend even if they were not fortunate enough to know him.
 
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