Those of you who have been to the house for our GTG's have no doubt met the Sam Man. He was our best friend and canine companion.

Sam has been very sickly in the seven years he's been with us. Three surgeries for bladder stones and countless other things.

Through it all, Sam learned to be loved and gave more than his fair share of love back.

We got Sam from a no kill shelter that was about to put him down due to seizures and other problems. The first three vets we took him to also advised to put him down. That was seven years ago.

When we moved to North Virginia, we found a vet who correctly diagnosed Sam with severe bladder stones and performed the surgeries necessary to make him well. It was expensive, but we had fallen in love with the little guy and wanted to give him a good life.

Sam was a fighter and recovered and brought us much love and joy. Just this past Saturday, he was doing a "dance of joy" and having a great time.

Sam loved life and all that it brought. He was a very brave and tough little guy, but his time ran out today. He had congestive heart failure and had to be put down. He fought till the end and there was much love in his eyes as he passed.

Please join me in a toast to the Sam Man. He taught Donna and I how to live for the moment and love life no matter what hand you're dealt.

We will miss you dearly Sam. May God Bless you and Rest Your Fun Loving Soul.

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99 ML320
94 SL600
92 SL500
95 E320 Cabriolet
87 560SEC
86 300SDL Grease Car
80 380SLC Euro

13 Fiat Abarth
02 Maserati Spyder Cambiocorsa
00 BMW Z3
90 Rolls Royce Silver Spur
80 Ferrari 308 GTSI
88 Jaguar XJS12 H&E Edition
99 Land Rover Discovery

Sorry to hear that PP.

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You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows - Robert A. Zimmerman

Very sorry for your loss.

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Question Authority before it Questions you.

I'm so sorry to hear that Kevin. I will miss seeing that little feller sniffing and snorting around my feet when I'm at your house. I know you'll miss him, too.

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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century

OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

Sorry to hear, beer in hand and a toast to Sam!!!

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Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

2006 - Suzuki Gran Vitara (2.0 L fully equipped) Like this car so far except for trying to put on the seatbelt.
1988 - 190e - 2.3L - 172K miles (It now belongs to the exwife)
1999 - Chevy Blazer LS Fully Equiped - killed it June 2006
2001 - Honda Civic EX - 68K miles (sold June 2004)
1963 - 220S - Dual Carb 6 cyl. (sold)
1994 - Yamaha WaveRaider (fun to ride)

Thanks you guys. I haven't hurt this bad since my father passed. Sam is Irish as am I, so I'm toasting him with some nice Irish Whiskey now.

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99 ML320
94 SL600
92 SL500
95 E320 Cabriolet
87 560SEC
86 300SDL Grease Car
80 380SLC Euro

13 Fiat Abarth
02 Maserati Spyder Cambiocorsa
00 BMW Z3
90 Rolls Royce Silver Spur
80 Ferrari 308 GTSI
88 Jaguar XJS12 H&E Edition
99 Land Rover Discovery

To Sam.

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1980 300D - Veggie Burner !

As soon as work is over, I'll break out the Jamison's and join you in a toast to Sam.

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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century

OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

Sorry for your loss Kevin. To Sam.

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Chad
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL
OBK#44
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

SOLD
1985 300TD - Red Dragon
1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys

Sorry for your loss. Dogs become full fledged members of our family.

Sam had a good life (thanks directly to you and yours) and now he's off frolicking pain free at The Rainbow Bridge.

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Behind every great man is a great woman. Behind every great woman is a great behind.

Sorry for your great loss. I'm sure he will be missed. As a suggestion, we cremate all our dogs and put them in urns with their pic and a plaque of their birthday and the day they passed and their name. That way, we will always have something of them left to remind us of them.

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01 Ford Excursion Powerstroke
99 E300 Turbodiesel
91 Vette with 383 motor
05 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI
06 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Red
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Yellow
04 Tailgator 21 ft Toy Hauler
11 Harley Davidson 883 SuperLow

I've got pilsner on ice as we speak, and my best buddy Felix (the old, blind schnauzer I rescued several years ago) and I will pause for a moment of reflection for Sam and your family. I dread the day that Felix passes, and try to remind him often of how much joy he's brought me. It's a special bond between animals and their humans -- especially when that animal is rescued. There's a unique innocence to the little guys, and their loyalty is beautiful.

Sorry to hear of your loss.

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1992 300D 2.5T
1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold)
1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy"
1974 Triumph TR6
1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's)

Very sorry for your loss.

I feel for you man. We have a little mini dachshund "Peewee" that we love too much. She is the best dog we've ever had, and I know I'll be crying like a baby when she goes.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

Dog: Love and loyalty that money CAN buy.

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01 Ford Excursion Powerstroke
99 E300 Turbodiesel
91 Vette with 383 motor
05 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI
06 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Red
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Yellow
04 Tailgator 21 ft Toy Hauler
11 Harley Davidson 883 SuperLow