Just got home from a busy day to a quiet house. Tonight marks the evening 13 years ago that Sam left this world. I don’t know what to say about that.. Only that our Sam is still so much in our lives. We thinking of him. talk of him.. and sometimes I still talk to him.
I just did..
here’s what I wrote on this day in 2007.. it feels so much the same today. I can’t even imagine that its been 13 years..
It’s just before 9PM on November 20th. Sam, exactly one year ago to the hour you started to cross that street with your friends and left this life. I’ve been thinking about you every moment since. I miss you so very much. You always loved life and had the most wonderful gentle and generous spirit. Your spirit continues to do good in the world through us and your many friends.. We feel your presence always.You are loved by so many people Sam.. you always will be.. Be at peace my son.
-dad
Here’s the message Sam left on my phone 13 years ago. I love hearing his voice.
I miss you so much my son.. We love you forever !
-dad
It is beyond the sadness and regret to see off lives of children. I can not find right words for it.
It is my deep regret that we still need to fight to achieve zero accident society. Auto safety engineers are fighting for it. Yet we need to keep fighting for it. You are a wonderful father.
John Cohn’s love for his son is a constant in my life, and has been for the past 13 years. I am the proud owner of a Sam-stone, and it reminds me of the power of that relationship and a reminder to work hard at MY relationships with my own son. John, and Sam, grow greater in my mind every year.
John,
I am always paused to reflect around this time when I read your annual post about Sams departure and your families celebration his life.
Although I did not know Sam, I could have only imagined him to have had the highest quality of life and love while he was here. You, Diane, Max and Gabe are truly incredibly positive and inspiring beings. While there can be no replacement for his loss, you all honor his memory beyond compare.
Wishing you, Diane and family well.