I remember Sam most while posting when...

NY Celt and I were on another thread recently and I had this thought.  Since this is the real time of year Sam used to look forward to, (although some may argue that the whole year with anything related to the Celtics were his favorite time!), I thought it would be fitting if we did something to recognize and honor him here in the stretch run leading to the playoffs of his beloved Celtics that have a very good chance of hanging up yet another banner this season and into the foreseeable future.    

My thought with NYCelt was I remember Sam most while posting when I construct a longer than normal post.  Sam had a way of writing that was second to none.  Most of you know I tend to go on a little bit more than normal.  I've told my daughters and sons it is because I have a lot to say and I can't leave a word out!  Every word is important.  Sam was able to do this with riveting ease.  

For Sam, a simple one sentence answer or response was not in his DNA.  But every post, no matter how long was truly riveting.  There was never a wasted word and everything was so well thought out.  It was always an honor to have him answer your post.  I would deliberately engage him just so I could get more posts back!  That's probably the salesman coming through in me.  Can't leave my work at the office.    

I regret more than anything never meeting him in person.  His untimely departure is a glaring road sign to all of us not to take anything or more importantly anyone for granted in this lifetime.  This board would regularly have annual weekends with a home Boston game the centerpiece.  I never took advantage of those and of course Sam was the ringleader.  That for me was unfortunate not taking advantage of those.    

If someone (or more) who knew him very well could revisit his life and contributions, that would be awesome!  I remember his obituary some (actually just googled it), but time has eroded some of my memories as well.

I know this thread will go in different directions as do all of our threads but Sam was one of the most inspirational writers and people I have ever come across.  While my posts don't hold a candle to his, I think of him and his writing style all the time.    

db

P.S. I found the original thread and have posted it below.

I believe all of us that have been around for a while on this site always have Sam in the backs of our minds.  Of course, none of us are Sam and prose anything like his eloquent style but we were each extremely touched by his existence and life and hopefully some part of him comes through in all of our posting with his ongoing legacy.  I do know one thing about Sam if he were alive today....he would not have a Twitter Account!

I believe I remember him most in my posts when (wow, I'm really having difficulty trying  to think about this as there are so many ways he influences(d) my writing style) making a longer post.  Most of mine are rather loquacious but I try to make each word important like he did.  He could go on for pages and you simply could not put it down!  My kids say I use texting wrong because I go on more than what is considered normal length these days for texting!!  I tell them, well I have to text that much because every word I say is important!   Of course, I get the, "Yeah, whatever!  You still text too much!"    

db  

P.S.  This actually may be a good idea for a thread dedicated to Sam.  "I remember Sam most in my posts when...I'll prep it with our thread here, but you get the picture.  Sound like a good idea, NYCelt?

What was his connection with the Celtics during the 60's? Was he employed by them at the time? I know he followed them around and went to most if not all their practices.

db

worcester,

Where do I sign up?!! Thank you for sharing that about Sam. I did not know that about the adoptions. Or that Sam was actually next door neighbors with Sam Jones. That's awesome!!

db