Goodbye, Samuel.
Just got a call from my friend Yaniko Palis, saying how sorry he was about the death, Tuesday morning, of Sam Gesser… I did not know! I am …
Well, not good. Not a good kind of surprise.
I’ve known Sam for almost a decade now, first meeting him when I replaced his old Mac classic with a brand new iMac, with all the whistles.
Over the years, a friendship formed, and while I would not claim we were close, we did share many fine luncheons and good conversations.
Sam was keenly aware that he was on borrowed time. Years ago, the doctors only gave him a handful of months. But he fought, and won the prize – time, most precious of all – and was determined to do the best he could of it, for those he loved and those who loved him.
And as with most other challenges of his life, I believe he succeeded.
His casual optimism, keen wit and easy laughter will be missed. Our lives were enriched by his presence, and are now much poorer from his departure.