Sam, I just found out

Sam, I just found out that you passed away earlier this year. I’ve been touch from so many school friends, and this news came as a great shock and with so much regret that I hadn’t stayed in touch with you.

It was something always in the back of my mind, to enjoy the chance to make contact with you again. It’s devastating to think that won’t happen.

I am proud and so happy to read about the man that you became, someone who followed their dreams and passions and who gave back to the people around him.

I recognize this person from when I shared a unit with you in Timbertop, and afterwards at school and I am so glad it survived with you til adulthood.

You were always the person you became. What a lucky thing to live Sam, and what a lucky bunch of people to have lived it with you.

All my love to your family. I’ll always remember your decency and spirit, and I’ll think of you living your life in the the bush.

Souls like you don’t disappear Sam. My love and respect to you.