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| Sam Lewis |
The walk was part of an effort to raise funds for a memorial bench in memory of Sam that will be placed on Magdalen Green, where Sam often played alongside his friends. With already over £1750 raised yesterday - with more pledged - provision of the bench is now certain.
It was so good to see Sam’s friends making all this effort to raise the funds to provide the bench in memory of Sam. Sam’s friend Derek Kelbie has done so much to make all this happen and speaking with Sam’s mum earlier this week, I know the family are very touched by the efforts all Sam’s friends have made to ensure that there is a fitting way of remembering him.
The City Council has been very supportive of the memorial bench suggestion and I am really grateful for the assistance of the Environment Department for their support of this.
On his Facebook page, Sam mentioned the quote:
"I am nothing special; just a common man with common thoughts, and I've led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten."
I think Sam's friends have shown that he was very special and will never be forgotten.
Here's a few photos from a day that gladdened your heart:
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| The team at Invergowrie Memorial Park at noon Sunday |
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| The finish line at City Square |
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| Derek crosses the finish line |
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| Derek (right) and his mum Helen (centre) |