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Sometimes Heroes Fall

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Died.
Sammy. Sweet Sammy has died.
He is dead.

His parents haven’t “lost” a child.
They would never…could never…be so careless.

He didn’t “pass” or “pass away.”
We pass a driving test or a kidney stone.
We don’t just pass through life.
Sammy didn’t just pass through life.
Sorrow– Rebecca Einstein Schorr

Superman Sam lost the battle and has moved on to wherever it is we go after our time here.

I wish I had words that I could speak, write or share that would make sense of this all but all I can think of is that sometimes heroes fall.

Don’t look to me to tell you there is a plan or a reason that is beyond our comprehension because I won’t say what I won’t believe. So I’ll simply add my voice to echo those who have said they are sorry for his loss and hope that those who loved him find solace and comfort.

Can’t say I know what that will be or that I understand because I don’t.

All I can do is say I am sorry and take a moment to promise to remember a son and a brother and to make a donation in his memory.

And maybe one day we’ll say that something good came because sometimes heroes fall. Maybe we’ll be able to say that a cure was found and that it can be tied back into Superman Sam.

I don’t know.

All I know for certain is that I am sorry.

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December 14, 2013 by Joshua Wilner 6 Comments

Filed Under: Children, People

About Joshua Wilner

Hi, I am Josh Wilner and I am happy that you have decided to visit my corner of cyberspace. I am a writer/marketer/friend and family man.

My professional background includes more than twenty years in working with businesses to help them do a better job of connecting with their existing and prospective customers.

More specifically I have worked with companies of all sizes from the Fortune 500 to the new start up to help them build, develop and grow their social media and marketing plans.

I love spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy music, reading, writing, playing sports and laughing.

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  1. Frank Strong

    December 17, 2013 at 6:36 pm

    Good lord, that is heart wrenching. Probably because it’s true. Both the story and the wisdom.

    Reply
    • Joshua

      December 17, 2013 at 11:27 pm

      Hi Frank,

      Yeah, simply awful. My heart goes out to the family.

      Reply
  2. Barbara

    December 17, 2013 at 12:59 am

    Oh no, Josh, this is so sad. I got to know Superman Sam through you and my heart goes out to his family and all the people who have seen their heroes fall.

    Reply
    • Joshua

      December 17, 2013 at 11:28 pm

      Hi Barbara,

      Yeah, it is just terrible. We know too many stories like this.

      Reply
  3. Kaarina Dillabough

    December 15, 2013 at 6:07 am

    It doesn’t matter that I didn’t know Superman Sam. As a parent, my heart grieves, and as a parent, I am so very sorry. A lovely tribute you’ve written.

    Reply
    • Joshua

      December 16, 2013 at 9:20 am

      It is just awful, so very sad.

      Reply

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