Hi Rosh, I think the piece you have written above says it all.
It made me cry and that does not happen very often!!
You are right Sam could be a grumpy bugger but he wore his heart on his sleeve and we loved him for it.
I heard the story of his passing and I know you guys did all you could and it must have been horrendous to have been there. But at least Sam was with the mates he loved being with in the place he loved. Maybe he has found real peace at last.
Keep your chin up Rosh Sam was lucky to have a mate like you!!
DB