Samuel Trager

January 29, 1979 - October 17, 1995

~ LIFE ~

Samuel Trager was born on January 29, 1979. My second blessing. He was a beautiful child, getting into his share of trouble but there was goodness in his heart. He was the best brother he could've been to Carrie and Cathy. He made me laugh and brought so much joy to my life.

~ Death ~

On October 15, 1995, Sam was driving to school when his jeep was hit by a 18 wheeler truck. The next few days were the longest days of my life. He suffered massive head injuries and was in a coma. We stayed with him by his side for 2 days before his pain finally ended and our pain began. His untimely passage leaves us and so many others lost and confused. So many people loved Sam. We will never again be the same, having such a important part of our life missing.

~ Soul ~

It has taken me over 2 years to create this memorial. One cannot imagine the impact Sam's death had on me. Death, that is one word I have carefully avioded for so long. Now, I'm just beginning to heal from this deep wound. I have so many covered up memories of him.

He was such a darling. Sweet and understanding. He's given me many sleepless nights but that's part of being a mother. He was smart and well-liked. He played soccer, baseball, and . He set so many goals for himself and strived to achieve them. Whether he failed or succeeded, he never left his spirit fall.

He had a girlfriend of over 3 years whom I adored (God bless her) and he was crazy about. She came to visit him and cried her heart out. That was maybe the worst moment of this whole ordeal. Sam had touched someone else so deeply that I instantly knew that his life was the most precious thing I will ever lose.

Sam loved music. He had a beautiful voice though it took a lot of convincing before he would sing for you. He also loved animals. Sadly, his horse, Sabre, recently died. Grover (his dog) still goes and sleeps on his bed sometimes. I think he misses Sam too.

~ Spirit ~

Though Sam is no longer with us on this earth, his spirit and essence will always live on. I can see him in my dreams and see him in so many people that love him dearly. If he could hear me know, I'd want him to know that we all miss him more than he could imagine. I'd tell him to keep being strong, compassionate, and caring. I wouldn't want him to change a bit until the day that I may be with him again.

Sam, God Bless you and We Love you.
- Mom, Dad, Carrie, and Cathy

"Life is eternal and love is immortal
and death is only a horizon
and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight"

Some people come into our lives and quickly go.
Some people move our souls to dance.
They awaken us to new understandings
with the passing whisper of their wisdom.
Some people make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon
They stay in our lives for a while,
leave footprints on our hearts
and we are never ever the same.

This memorial lovingly created by Sam's mom, Sara

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