David G Grosse

Monday, May 31, 2021

Sgt. Ah Sam was my drill instructor in SF training 1966. 55 years ago and I have never forgotten him. That pretty much tells the whole story. I was a raw kid and he taught me and the entire company what it meant to commit and that we could all do far more than we ever thought possible. I often wondered where he went and what he did after we left. Great to know he had a good life after the military. "That's gonna rust." LOLLLL Rest in peace, my friend.

Seda Family of Kailua, Hawaii

Wednesday, November 16, 2005

Joey, Sharon and Family Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love and Aloha, The Seda Family

Shane Ah Sam

Monday, November 14, 2005

Aloha to my Aunty Annie and cousins Joey and Robbie! Thank you for the hospitality and allowing me to sing for Uncle Sonny. I will surely miss him (and Patty too)! I will keep the memories in my heart, and remember that he was such a nice and caring Uncle. With all my love to y'all. Me Ke Aloha Pumehana...A Hui Hou Malamapono

Cindy L. Antonio

Friday, November 11, 2005

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY LOVE AND ALOHA PAUL, CINDY, AND OHANA.....

jason&kim ayoso ohana

Friday, November 11, 2005

aunty and cousins our love and aloha goes to you from da bottom of hearts.even dat we never got to see you folks dat often everytime weve seen your parents was like weve been living close by eachother all our lives dats da hawaiian style dats in us.be proud of your dad because from whay weve heard he was an awsome dad and father.hope we can someday meet up.may god bless you all.aloha&mahalo jason&kim ayoso&children(jordan,17 mahealani,14 and jebson 3)

Mac Barakat

Thursday, November 10, 2005

Joey, My deepest sympathy and my condolences to you and your Family.

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Perrigo

Wednesday, November 9, 2005

We are so sorry for your loss. We will pray for your family. Joe will be missed by many. Our sympathy and love, Barbara and Charles

LTC (Ret) Donna D. Lightfoot

Wednesday, November 9, 2005

Please accept my deepest condolences. SGM Ah Sam and I were stationed together at the UCA ROTC Department when I was a Captain. Although I lost touch with him after UCA, I never forgot him or his lessons about how to lead and care for soldiers. I'll also never forget that he talked me in to doing a helicopter rappel at one ROTC summer camp. Needless to say having never done one, I was scared silly, but I did it. I think he had just taught me a valuable lesson about not limiting oneself out of fear of failure.

PV2 Lawi-an, Jordan D.

Wednesday, November 9, 2005

ALoha, hi its been a pleasure seeing a glimps of ur life n dat i kinda felt inspired by all da great things he did n also meeting ur neece Crystal Uluwehi Ah Sam she told me alot about her Uncle n dat it makes her sad everytime she talks about him n that she wish she would have stayed longer at her stay in Arkansas, she told me while i was getting mobilize in colorado that she wish she could of gottin to know her uncle alot more and that at that time i ask her if she could visit me before i get ready to go to my depolyment but it didn't happen because her dad felt it was important for her to not go. So i'm jus thankful she didn't come because at least she got to see her Uncle n talk about her future n dat i am glad dat happen. Well i just wanted to say god bless da Ah Sam family n may god be with u guys always n take care LOve Jordan n Ulu

Cindy Aveina

Wednesday, November 9, 2005

My deepest condolences to all of you from American Samoa during this sad time for you all. My Mom is Uncle Sonny's first cousin, Carol (Jean) Fanene in Honolulu. Although I have never met Uncle Sonny, my Mom has kept me posted with his condition in the past months. I read his obituary and know you must all be very proud of him. I am sure you will miss him teribbly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of your loss. Cindy & Fina Aveina P.O. Box 879 Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799

1LT John Mosley

Tuesday, November 8, 2005

To the family. It is with my deepest regret of the passing of Joe. He was a dear friend and I will miss him so. With his blessing and watchful eye, may he bring me home from this war to be with you and my family. God bless you and God bless Joe. John Mosley

Bob & Jettie Silva

Tuesday, November 8, 2005

Joseph and I entered Special Forces in 1955. We kept abreast of each other throughout the years. He was a true friend and comrade in arms. My family sends our deepest sympathy in Joe's passing. He is in our prayers.

Ron & Linda Helton

Tuesday, November 8, 2005

To Lisa and Family, we are so very sad at the loss our our wonderful friend and comrade. He will be greatly missed. Joe's big smile and his jokes made him such a joy to be around. May God be with you, Lisa, in this dificult time. We will look up each night to the new bright star in the sky and think of our friend, Joe.

Ken Nations Family

Tuesday, November 8, 2005

God bless all of you.

Lu & Les Harter

Tuesday, November 8, 2005

Our prayers are with you. It was our pleasure to have had the opportunity to meet him.

Greg Schichtl

Tuesday, November 8, 2005

To the family, thanks so much for being a part of our lives. The camping trips the deer hunting the just plan old get togethers. What an inspiration to all Joe has been. Such a solemn man who when sitting around a campfire would usually just listen and smile but when he would speak it was always with much knowledge and wisdom. God blessed you all for coming into our lives and my prayers and thoughts will be with you all through your loss.

Robert and Shelby Schichtl

Tuesday, November 8, 2005

The Ah Sam family is so very special to our family. It was hard to see Joe suffer for so long, but he was such a strong and brave person and never wanted to give up and, for sure, he never complained. We know he is now at peace and is not suffering any more. We will continue to pray for all of you. We love you all, Robert and Shelby Schichtl

margaret and John Ventura

Monday, November 7, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Keviin Spann & Family

Monday, November 7, 2005

Our hearts go out to a wonderful family in rememberance of a strong and great man. We send our love and will be praying for peace, fond memories, and healing to you all. Love in Christ, Kevin, Jennifer, Mathan, & Isabella

Bill and Jean White

Monday, November 7, 2005

Joey, Sharon and family, We are so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Bill and Jean White

Vita Clements

Monday, November 7, 2005

What a sweet man! I will miss my Hawaiian-language teacher! Always there with a smile and a joke. Mahalo, Joe - a hui hou. Aloha, Vita

Julie Xeros

Monday, November 7, 2005

My sympathy for your loss. His memory lives on in his children. Just from knowing Joey Ah Sam here at SBC Southwestern Bell, I can admire the father who raised him.

Donna Williams

Monday, November 7, 2005

May God give you strength in your time of sorrow. His grace is sufficient. He never leaves us alone. You're in my prayers.

Nicole Abagnaro

Monday, November 7, 2005

Joey, What an incredible life your father had on this earth. What an amazing contribution he made to our country, he appears to have lived his life with so much honor and courage. Then and now. May god bless you and your family during this difficult time. My prayers are for your peace.

Eric Blackburn

Monday, November 7, 2005

I served with Joseph in Okinawa in the erly 70's and always had a great deal of respect for him. He was a good guy and will be missed. I extend my condolences to his family.

The Macaluso Family

Monday, November 7, 2005

My prayers and condolences go out to the Ah Sam family at this difficult time. May God provide peace and comfort.

Eric Schichtl

Monday, November 7, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Greg & Melissa Felty

Monday, November 7, 2005

Robert, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Greg & Melissa

Kristie L. Davis, M.D.

Monday, November 7, 2005

Robert, I'm so sorry for your and your family's loss. My prayers are with you. Please let me kniw if I can be of help in any way. Love and LIght, Kristie Davis, M. D.

Willie & Franci Simmons

Monday, November 7, 2005

Our prayers are with you and your family. God bless you and your family. May His peace and love comfort you during this time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Willie and Franci Simmons

Brandon Hill

Monday, November 7, 2005

I would like to pledge to the Ah Sam family my deepest sympathy and you are all in my prayers.

Debra Spann

Monday, November 7, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dennis O'Hagan

Monday, November 7, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. May God bless you all.

Joyce King

Sunday, November 6, 2005

Lisa and kids, My heart is sad tonight at the lost of a good friend. I always looked forward to seeing Joe and Lisa coming to the dentist office. I loved his sense of humor and he always had a good joke to tell. He always liked to tease me. I will never forget him calling me at the dental office telling me he was the termite man and he was coming right then to spray the office! I was trying to tell him he couldn't because we had patients in the office. I never could get him back for that. Lisa, God bless you and the kids. You will be in my prayers. Your Friend, Joyce King

Robin Gulzow

Sunday, November 6, 2005

Robert, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers daily. If I can be of any help, please let me know. I'm here if you need me. God bless and take care. Always remembering the good times that you shared with your father will help you in your time of sorrow. Robin Gulzow (OrthoArkansas)

Linda Watts

Sunday, November 6, 2005

I'm so sorry for your loss. He was such a great and funny man! We've had some good times with him and we'll always have our memories. I'm sure he's at peace now and out of pain in a better place. Know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all. Love, Linda

Ed Fabregas

Sunday, November 6, 2005

My condolences to the Ah Sam family.

Doris & Billy Watts

Sunday, November 6, 2005

Lisa,Our thoughts and prays are with you. we will see you Tues.

LTC Robert W. Lindemann

Sunday, November 6, 2005

Joey- Form all of us here at the 536th Signal BN please accept our thoughts and prayers for your comfort in this difficult time. Sincerely, Bob

Gerald F. Stamps

Sunday, November 6, 2005

It is said that “life is more accurately measured by the lives you touch than by the things you acquire”. SGM Ah Sam provided nurturing, guidance and professional development for many future officers of the US Armed Services. My prayers are with your family.

Joey Ah Sam

Saturday, November 5, 2005

Here is a poem that was written by my father, Joseph A. P. Ah Sam. He won second place in a poetry contest with this poem. I don't know what inspired him to write this poem, but it is an absolutely awesome poem. Cancer has taken his life and now he is no longer on the green side of the grass. Here is his poem. Please share it with anyone that you know that may be dealing with cancer in your life. THE QUESTION (COPYWRIGHT, JOSEPH A.P. AH SAM) HOW ARE YOU TODAY? AND I USUALLY RESPOND IN MY OWN WAY. FOR I COULD THINK OF NOTHING TO SAY. BUT I'M STILL ON THE GREEN SIDE OF THE GRASS TODAY. CANCER KNOWS NO FRIEND OF FOE. AND SOMETIMES YOU NEVER KNOW. BUT FOR EVERYDAY THAT YOU AWAKE, THANK THE LORD AND PRAY, FOR YOU ARE ON THE GREEN SIDE OF THE GRASS TODAY. BE HAPPY AND THINK POSITIVE EVERY DAY. FOR WE NEVER KNOW WHAT IS IN STORE FOR THE NEXT DAY. ONLY THE LORD KNOWS OUR DESTINY. BUT SMILE AND PRAY FOR YOU ARE STILL ON THE GREEN SIDE OF THE GRASS TODAY.

Maile Caravalho

Saturday, November 5, 2005

Aunty Annie, Cousin Joey, Robbie and family, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad, but I know that he is in a better place now with Grandpa, Pattie and Bryant. You are in my thoughts and my prayers.... With much love and Aloha, Cousin Maile Caravalho