Sunday, October 18, 2015
JoAnn and Family,
Sammy hired me at the request of my parents who played bridge with you. He was the most fantastic person to work for and led us all by his sincere desire to do everything the right way.
I remember many good times at the bank especially putting up the large Christmas tree in the bank lobby which he directed us to move ornaments and lights to make it perfect.
Trips to the bankers outing at Transit Valley Country Club where Sammy was always the one to beat in horseshoes and the raw egg toss.
Then there was the time I went to him with and idea to hang a "Go Bonas" banner down the front of our building. He said to me that he couldn't approve it without the presidents agreement (Frank Higgins) and walked me into his office, there he said Don has this idea and explained what we wanted to do, Mr. Higgins looked at me and asked "can you do this?" Before I could answer Sammy said " if he says he can do it he can" Mr. Higgins then said to me "if Sammy believes you can do it so do I "
I was very fortunate to be one of the lives Sammy touched and guided and without his guidance and inspiration I would not have been so successful in my career.
Sammy was a great man and we all have suffered a loss, my heartfelt prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
I do know that Lord willing, we will all be reunited with him when our time comes.
Don Colby
