I just got word that Sam Wasson died in a car accident at 3:30 in the morning on Tuesday. He's a year older than me, going to LMU, and in the same tight circle of friends as Lauren Alcantar. We were in
The Music Man together. So many of my friends and running teammates were close to him, and it's not fair. I remember him singing or playing the guitar for Lauren's memorial service in July. It's not fair that their group should have to lose another friend, especially Allison Francis who was best friends with both him and Lauren Alcantar. I don't see why that would have to happen. He was very unique and outrageously funny.
So if you see any of these people tell them I'm very very sorry:
Allison Francis, Jimmy Wilcox, Jake Gardner, Carrie Dunn, Erin Franey, Natalie Nourigat and most of the Carrie Scott friends, Ellen Nye, Beth Fagan, Rachel Wojo, Caitlin Cruickshank, Olivia Kingsley, Brendan Cleary, Charlie Neville, Tony Moneta, Kohle Kreitzberg, Sarah Rosenbloom, Blake Bye, Matt Peterson, Maddy Bennett, Aidan Willis, Mariel Wuilloud, and about a million other people. I could never hope to make so many loving friends.
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Kate: I'm so sorry. I found out about this yesterday but didn't want to tell you because I know today is the last day of your block with all that that entails. I should have realized you would hear from friends. I'm so very sorry for you and all of your friends, everyone who was close to Sam. I'll talk to you more later. I love you so much, Mom
I'm so sorry for you and all Sam's family and close friends. I will say a prayer for him for sure. So sad!
Love, Grandma
OK, we walked into Pizza Schmizza tonight for Aaron's soccer team party and who was sitting there - Jimmy Wilcox and (I think) Alison Frances. So I went up to them, reminded them of who I was, and told them about what you'd said here. Jimmy said he would try to Facebook you. They're both in town for Sam's funeral, which is Saturday at 10 a.m. PDT, at Jesuit. Fr. Forbes is presiding. Apparently Sam's mom goes to SJF. I know you would love to be here for the service, so send some good vibes in this direction. Maybe email Mr. Clarke with your thoughts.
Let me know about your $$ situation.
Mom
hey kate, upon random googling in sociology lectures, i found this. thanks for thinking of me. i hope you've been well.
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