SAM (BASSEEM) HAJJAR

Condolences & Memories (9 entries)

• Sammy, Sammy so sad to see you've left us. I only knew Sammy for the past couple of years, but from the first time I met him I could tell was a uniquely special person. This man had a very quick and funny witt that he was able to blend with calling it like it was. Aside from his life struggles, it must also be noted that Sammy was also an entrepreneur, in years past, who lived and partook in business ventures in other parts of the world. You'll be missed Sammy! - Posted by: Darrell (Friend) on: Feb 23, 2012

• I was just looking for an obituary and came across Sam's?! Worked, talked to him several times over the past 10 years. He like to make some wild abstract pics with pencil crayons, loved to joke around, stuck it out at MSP during a black out. His sense of humor and laid back way of looking at life was something else. Going to miss running into him. Rita - Posted by: Rita Spence (Worker at Mainstreet Project) on: Feb 04, 2012

• 2 Cor 7:10 talks about Godly sorrow and worldly sorrow. I learned what this meant as I watched Sam "trade his sorrows" for the Godly kind that leads to salvation. Many of us thought his restaurant idea was perfect for him, but he ended up with a better deal...a banquet in Heaven. Kids were especially drawn to Sam. The neighborhood kids liked to come over when he was around, and nicknamed him "Bassoon". I will miss the laughs and the insights he provided, but I'm sure he'll have a new joke ready for each of us, as we join him in eternity. - Posted by: MJ Toews (Meeting Place-friend) on: Feb 03, 2012

• The first time I met Sam was about 10 years ago after a service at the Meeting Place. He was standing at the back by himself and there were tears steaming down his face. It was obvious that something had really touched him. We invited him to join a few people for lunch and it began a long relationship with many people involved. I was privileged to witness his testimony and baptism at Bird's Hill Park. He was an upbeat, friendly, kind and encouraging person who always added some life to any conversation. He tried hard to live a better life and be a father to his children. My last conversation was a few weeks ago when he wanted to take over running the cafeteria at the Mount Royal Hotel. I will miss him. - Posted by: edwin redekopp (friend from the Meeting Place) on: Jan 31, 2012

• We are like the foam of the sea, that floats upon the surface of the water, when the wind blows, it vanishes, as if had never been. Thus are our lives blown away by Death, leaving one shore to meet another. Death is an ending to the son of earth, but to the soul it is the beginning of eternal life we miss your beautiful smiles. My deepest condolences to your family and friends - Posted by: Eli Khouri (cousin - london ontario) on: Jan 29, 2012

• So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Hesselbart Family () on: Jan 26, 2012

• We mourn the loss of your dear father. We are deeply grieved. Our caring thoughts are with you. - Posted by: Victor and Mona Forzley () on: Jan 26, 2012

• I have many funny good memories of Sam. He was a guy to crack jokes, fool around and give alot of what he did have to people. I got from him a couple years back a brown pair of suade gloves that I still wear today. I know that Sam missed his kids alot in conversations we've shared together and he mentioned how much he missed them. He even tried hitch hiking to get closer to his kids with a cardboard sign for drivers to read and he ended up doing a complete circle of the perimeter highway and ended up where he started off so he ended up staying where he was here in Winnipeg. But his determination to see his kids is what holds dear to me today is that he tried his best to go back there and see them. Sam you will be greatly missed I Love You my friend you will be missed. - Posted by: Pat Pirrie (Good firend for many years ) on: Jan 25, 2012

• Sam... Thank you from the BOTTOM of our Hearts for Encouraging me to keep going without pot when I was pregnant with River.... Thank you That was a TRUE FRIEND!!!! - Posted by: Kristin and River Dahl (Street Friend) on: Jan 25, 2012