I’ve had the pleasure of

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Sam since becoming friends at school.

Sam’s friendship and generosity were boundless. Having fallen out of contact for over a decade, we shared one of those chance encounters while driving somewhere down the Hume Highway – he in his much loved Land Cruiser, and me in my Honda. While driving, I remember looking over at this moron singing with full gusto out an open window, with a mop of out of control hair that was creating a true traffic hazard. When we recognised each other, the maestro immediately flashed me that goofy grin. We spent the next 30 mins on the side of the highway reminiscing like we’d never been apart. This was Sam: unique, living in the moment, always warm and with a heart of gold.

This was the last time I saw Sam, but I know I always had a mate. This is now etched in my heart.

We’ll miss you mate.