Tragic news
Posted by stuff4sam on June 2, 2009
It is with great sadness we have to share the terrible news about Neil, Kazumi and Sam. Sam died from meningitis on Friday and it seems that Neil and Kazumi took their own lives shortly after that.
We are all very shocked at this terrible news and thinking of everyone who cared for Sam or were close to Neil and Kazumi who are dealing with this tragic situation.
We are all better for knowing them and Sam could not have wished for better parents.
Update (3/6/09): Thank you all for your overwhelming love and support, all your kind words are greatly appreciated. People always say how messages of support are a comfort, and they truly are. Many of you have also asked where you can make donations. We know of no better place than Spinal Research who have now set up a donation page specifically to remember Sam, Neil and Kazumi. We will update this site in due course with details of how we wish to remember the Puttick family.
Rich said
Rest in peace Neil, Kazumi and Sam.
Andrew Jeffrey said
How very sad, society has lost a true example of a loving family ! Our thoughts are with the family and everyone who knew them, god bless wee boy, all together again.
A father said
I completely understand. Rest together in peace.
Melissa - A mother said
I understand. The pain of the soul,(for a child of yours) has no cure. Rest in peace.
A Mummy said
Peace be with all of the family and friends of those left behind and in pain struggling with this terrible tragic situation. Only time will bring understanding and healing.
Shaun Collins said
May they rest in peace and be together in eternal happiness in the afterlife.
Such sad news. Love and condolences.
Shaun x
LINZI said
I cried when i heard of this tragedy. I can totally understand why. I was so lucky my dauhgter contracted menigitus when she was 15 weeks old. she survived thank god but i can honestly say that i dont know how i would have survived without her if she hadnt have been so lucky. What amazing parents you are i have read so many good things about you my heart feels for you all rest in peace god bless. xx
steve said
If your sorrow can be lessened,
In some warm and special way,
By knowing that so many share,
In your loss with you today.
And if it brings you comfort,
When others show they care,
Please know that thoughts are with you,
And remember they are there.
Barbara Forbes said
Darling, darling little boy. No wonder mummy and daddy didn’t want to let you go without them and your toys and teddies! What a brave mummy and daddy you have, eh?
Lorraine Hough said
I cannot begin to wonder how you must have felt losing a brave little boy.you 3 will be the BRIGHTEST STARS in the sky every night. hope you are now together in a more peaceful,happy,and healthy world.and if there is a heaven and a god why did he let this poor innocent child go through such a terrible 5 years? but my thoughts are with all their Family and Friends at this very sad time xxx
Steven said
Tragic..you are now at peace together..God bless.xx
Gill Lyon said
How very sad this is:(( its heartbreaking, the love of two fabulous parents for their little boy I hope you are all together in heaven rest in peace x
Exiled Dub Mary said
you can’t get into Heaven when you commit suicide. Poor Sam! May he rest in peace
Sue said
of course you will be in heaven together…as you were together for each other,always,here on earth.Rest in peace all of you,with heartfelt love and peace from those less courageous.
Timothy Takemoto said
According to the Japanese (Buddhist) tradition, in which double suicide is relatively prevalent, one can get to heaven even if you commit suicide. It does not say so here, in the Shinju (double suicide) article in wikipedia but it is worth a read.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinj%C5%AB
Antonia said
Who are we to judge the actions of parents in such terrible pain. Perhaps they felt that they could not bear him to be taken from them and that they preferred to go with him on his journey to a better place.
A Father said
Exiled Dub Mary: If God wanted people to adhere to dogma he’d have built robots.
maria said
Exiled Dub Mary said you cannot get to heaven if you commit suicide.
How dare she come on a blogg and write such things.
Our God is a good and forgiving God and would understand the devotion of Sam’s parents.
Rest peace heaven will be a better place for you being there. x
Timothy Takemoto said
I researched and added to the “Shinju” article linked above adding the section on Pure Land Buddhist belief.
To the administrator.
Please all me to recommend you turn the donations button on and form a “Stuff4sam spinal research foundation” (or similar). You have our atttention, sympathy and respect. It would be nice to see a positive this-worldly outcome too.
mariko said
Exiled Dub Mary I wonder where you are exiled perhaps the land of thoughtlessness and lovelessness.You may never understand the unconditional love Kazumi and Neil had for Sam.
Karen said
God forgives people that have devoted their lives to caring for others. Its obvious that exciled mary won’t be getting in. I hope her nasty comment hasn’t offended those who love and cherish the puttick family. They were a shining example to us all and if I ever lost one of my four children I would be tempted to do the same thing. My thoughts are with you all in your grief. May they rest in peace in heaven. x
Henrique Bastos said
I was not going to post. I grieve in wonder at the power of love. As for “Mary”, I pity her. How dare you!
Noreen said
What an evil person you are “Exiled Dub Mary”. You have no right to comment in the way that you did which will only add to the anguish of the family & friends of these tragic people.
To use your beliefs to beat others with a stick is sick.
Kazumi, Neil & Sam will find peace & joy together, wherever that might be.
Catherine - A mother said
Pity you Mary for you obviously havent felt unconditional love..shame on you and your horrid comments. Love to the family wherever they are..they are together again now and thats all that matters..
A Prod Dad said
I love my children – Jesus loved children and knew the grief of hurting parents who are we not to say He has already outstretched His arms to this family – arms of love
Stefan said
Rest in peace…May you find peace and love, where-ever you are now…
A mother said
What kind of heaven do you believe in? Of course they will be there, together. This kind of narrow mind causes wars……God bless all three.
Peg said
he world was blessed with this family they were devoted completely to one another right until the end,now they are all together forever my heart goes out to all thier family,friends ….RIP xx
And To…Exiled Dub Mary how heartless can you be to come onto a site that is dedicated to a wonderful family and post hate while everyone that worked with this site and the family grieve?? that takes a talent but not one that anyone would want, go and find another site to post your hateful messages…………..
T
Walter said
Such a tragic turn of events. No doubt God is a vile sadist.
Rest In Peace, little one.
Alison said
Rest in loving peace all three of you, together again with God.
I understand totally and only wish I had the courage and strength to join my daughter. May God Bless and protect you and your families. xxx
As for the utter rubbish left by Exiled Dub (or should it be DUMB ) Mary – who so obviously has no compassion or thought. You obviously have never felt the total and utter devastation of losing you beloved child – how DARE you leave a comment like that – SHAME ON YOU!!!!
Anthony said
Exiled Dub Mary – yes, shame on you. You have no understanding of the endless love these wonderful parents had for their lovely little boy. My eyes are full of tears. If heaven exists, then the three of them are in it and reunited. Please learn some tenderness and humility and think how cruel your comments are.
Kiwi Gal said
Words cannot describe how I feel at your loss
What heartache for Neil & Kazumi for losing their little boy
God Bless xox
Lou said
So very very sad.
Words seem trite.
Much love xxx
suzee lewis said
oh how terribly sad…I have tears in my eyes after hearing about this on sky news! they are all now reunited and may the three of them,,, Neil, Kazumi and Samuel rest with the angels..such dedicated paretns right to the very end and beyond RIP x
Your conscience said
Can I just state that the parents are going to hell for killing themselves, and therefore not being reunited? :/
Barbara said
Your conscience? What a great advert you are for your religion. Do you go bursting into funerals laying down your opinion of the deceased? This is a condolences page, not somewhere for anonymous haters to state unsubstantiable opinions as if they were fact.
Kevin, Liverpool said
How can you come to terms with grief such as this?
These parents showed ultimate and unconditional love for Sam
I know they will all rest in peace. May God bless and care for them all
Simon wood, co cork. said
Rip all three of you, take care x
Wiebke said
That’s very sad. I understand them!
Rest in peace. May be there, where you are, no pain!
Sam & Milly said
So many bad things happen every day in this world and first on hearing what had happened but not why I was shocked but now that the reports have given more detail about what and why I am heart broken. As a mum I know how they must have been feeling and although I would hope to be strong in the same situation I know I would be broken if any of my children were to leave before me. I hope that the angels have bought them all together at last and that they can be happy. Noone can say that what they did to themselves was wrong as noone knows what they were feeling. My heart is with Sam and his parents whereever they have gone. I understand why you have done what you did and Sam will appreciate it.
Anonymous said
Good bless you all.such a heart breaking story.it brought a tear to my eye.any one who ever has children,would realise,losing someone makes your heart break.you will now be together in heaven forever.such a beautiful family.all my love shirl xxxx
Yoli Pardoe said
I can honestly say that no story has touched me more than this, I feel so very sad. I am a mother and can understand the strength of emotions. They just couldn’t go on without their precious Sam. May you all be together now.
Paul said
All I would like to say is rest in peace, I am sure you are all back together in a very special place.
God Bless
Elaine said
Rest in peace Sam, kazumi and Neil xxx
Carla said
I am speechless at this awful loss. My heart goes out to Sam’s extended family. I hope they can find comfort in knowing what amazing people his parents were. It must have been a very special experience to be in the presence of such love and devotion. May Sam and his mummy and daddy rest in peace, may their spirits soar high and may they somehow teach the rest of us what they seem to have known so well: how to be better parents. They are all in my thoughts. C
Anatole said
I really am sorry about the whole tragedy, but let me say, and I know is easy for me that haven’t gone through something similar, that I totaly disagree about Neil and Kazumi decission of taking their lives. I can admire every full-loving previous decission, but not how they decided to end up. Pity they were not as strong to carry on as they were to help Sam to recover for years.
emma from japan said
your right..its not for YOU to say or judge unless you have felt what they did.
Barbara said
You don’t have the authority to make these judgements. Only God does, IF He exists, which no-one can know for 100% sure. People like you — who use the passing of this unbearable lovely family to make predictable judgemental comments — have impoverished spirits. If there is an afterlife, I wouldn’t like to be in your position.
Jo Mycock said
firstly how can you judge someone you do not know and have never been in such a tragic situation, secondly, you say “Pity they were not as strong to carry on as they were to help Sam to recover for years” Sam died before they took their lives therefore nothing would have changed had their actions have been different and thirdly, this page is for those who wish to express their sympathies not to pass judgement! My thoughts are with those who are truely affected by this very sorry situation xxx
Ben said
I’d never judge peoples decisions,just want them to know that I do understand why they felt they had to jump as well,be at peace all ofyou and Sam enjoy swinging in trees,swimming in lakes.playing with your new friends and take care of Mummy and Daddy.
Sorry to see you all go
Pippa said
I don’t understand why everyone here is glorifying suicide, its dangerous and reckless to do so. What these parents did was not loving, compassionate and selfless at all, in fact far from it. It was a very selfish, thoughtless and repulsive way to end your life, not to mention a vile, brutal and disgusting way to treat your own child’s body. Suicide is not a solution to any problem and is only a gutless, cowardly and self serving act. This case is particularly sickening as they have knowingly thrown their little child’s body off a massive cliff in the knowledge that his little body will be smashed beyond recognition once it hits the ground. These are not the actions of a loving and caring family but of a deranged and disturbed couple, and they should not be revered at all. And now the remaining relatives of this family will have to deal with the unbelievably distressing and gut wrenching consequences for the rest of their lives. The overwhelming grief and utter hopelessness that they will have to endure because of this stupid act will never leave them and will haunt them to eternity. This is why suicide is not the answer and should never be regarded as a loving sacrifice or something to be in awe of. These parents are no role models at all.
Barbara said
Pippa,
What a pathologically self-centred person you are. Of course, locked so deeply in your own self-righteous world, you’ll never see it. You probably think you’re a wonderful, upstanding person. It’s only those that have to endure misfortune and illness on the scale of the Puttick’s, who get to see a different side of life, one that does not conform to what society and religion think is ‘correct’ behaviour.
Jesus himself said that no greater love has a man, than he lays down his life for others.
At the very least, keep your criticism of the deceased off their own condolences page.
Do you go bursting into funerals hollering your opinions, as well?
Vicci a mother in New Zealand said
I cannot even think how these parents must have felt.I am a mother to a little boy who turns 1 tomorrow and he is my life. You are all together once again,rest in peace. Thoughts go out to the family and friends left behind.x
Sarah a mum from Eastbourne said
Its just so devastating and sad. These parents were a wonderful example of
love and selflessness. In every picture I have seen of sam he looks like the most
amazingly happy litle boy. You can clearly see he was so loved and adored.
I was in tears reading about the tragic events.
Wherever they all are now, they are together and out of all the pain they were feeling.
a mother of 3 said
no 1 canimagine wot these so dedicated parents went through i can understand y utook ur lifes though as painful as it was 2 read wot happened may god take care of all u 2gether now rip. hope all ur family understand y u did wot u did xxx
Anonymous said
if all parents were as dedicated as the both you then the world would be a far better place.
may you all now live in peace and happiness together.
god bless all 3 of you
sam said
I’m a Man without kids and I sit here with tears runnning my cheeks at reading about a a beautiful child Sam
In all the pictures I see a smile on the face of sam, and that makes it harder for me to control my tears!
God bless you all
sarah said
So very tragic…i was deeply shocked when i saw this on the news words cannot express…god bless you all R.I.P xxxx
Ashmin Majeed said
I didnt know them, I havent seen them, I havent talked to them.
Eversince I heard of their tragic news, I have cried as if they were mine.
I felt their helplessness, I felt their pain
I even felt about the crucial moment they decided to end it all.
Ohh So much desperation and sorrow they would have felt .
Wasnt there any body to talk to them .
Wasnt there any body to make them realise may be their “Sam”
Would have wanted them to stay on and live for children like him
For where Sam had gone , He wouldve been happy and carefree anyway.
In this world where some little children are hurt by their own..
Sam had a MOM and Dad for whom “every other word was Sam”.
Dear God
Now their souls are in Your Presence
Please Let them live a life together in Heaven
MiaS said
Well said Ashmin, it’s such a shame that they were’nt able to talk to someone, I think they were out of their mind with grief and could see no way forward at that moment in time, perhaps if they had given themselves a chance to come to terms with Sams death they could have gone forward and helped other children like they did for their beloved son, it’s so sad and I feel for all the family left to pick up the pieces, Neil Kazumi and Sam are now at peace together for ever.
Mummy from Bristol said
‘Dear God
Now their souls are in Your Presence
Please Let them live a life together in Heaven’
Beautifully put.
I hope they are cuddled up together, warm and at peace. Rest in Peace wrapped in love.
Will give my little ones an extra cuddle tonight after reading this.
There but for the grace of God.
Mandy Long said
How very very tragic and sad. My heart goes out to Sam’s parents. What a terrible terrible thing to have to go through. God bless them all. x
jooles said
My heart goes out to all their family & friends, R.I.P.
Tina said
I sit here with tears streaming down my cheeks, I am the proud Mummy of a special needs young man and know this Sam, your Mummy and Daddy loved you very much. Bless you all. Tina and Matthew xxx
Paul Brown said
God bless all of them.
Fi said
It is unbearably sad to think they may have felt they could simply not carry on without their boy!
Jo Ujf said
My sincere condolences go out to Sam’s family. May Sam and his mummy and daddy rest in peace.
Mark said
As a father myself my heart goes out to you. Rest in peace Sam with your mummy and daddy X
Sharon P (RNIB) said
No words can describe how myself and many others will be feeling right now. Sam, I will always remember your smile and Neil and Kazumi you were both such loving people, hope you all rest in peace and my heart goes out to your loved ones you have left behind. xx
Jill said
As a mother to a disabled child, i can totally understand why these brave parents have joined their son. As their ownly child he was their lives and i can understand totally.
I hope you all find the peace you all sooo deserve!
…..and i hope that that some good can go on and that more money can be raised for children who like sam, are truely special in their own ways.
Rest in peace sweat family…..forever safe, forever together xxx
liz said
Are donations still being received? If so I’m sure, like myself, many people would like to make a donation.
Anna Hindley said
So sorry for this lovely family, may they all rest in peace.
Karen said
You are all together and it proves the love you had for Sam that you couldn’t live without him. I hope the rest of your family and friends can grieve in knowledge this is what you both wanted. Rest in peace. x
patti said
One of the most tragic thinks i have ever heard…
Sounds like they have been wonderful parents.My heart goes out to family and friends.It puts your own woes in perspective
god bless xxxx
Julie Howell said
God bless xxx
Andy V said
Rest in peace now Little Sam now your parents have joined you in heaven. X
Rach said
So very sad. Praying for all of you at stuff4sam as you work all this out, not just practically but emotionally too.
Jon said
Hopefully they’re in a better place, all together. RIP.
Lorraine said
God Bless and be happy – say hello to my little boy for me, he’d be four now.
Philippe said
Very moved by today’s news. My sincere condolences to the family.
ilona said
what a lovely, happy, smiley little boy – such a sad story. my thoughts are with all their family and friends. x
Angie said
I am so deeply saddened to hear this tragic news.My heart goes out to Sam and his deeply devoted Mum and Dad.My sincere and deepest condolences go out to the family, friends and everyone who knew and loved them.May they rest in peace together forever.
Mark Tingley said
I am deeply saddened to read this terrible news. They seemed like very caring and loving parents for their little boy and this site is evidence of that. My best wishes go to all the friends, family and those that knew them.
G Craft said
May you all rest together in peace. God bless you all.
G xx
Paul said
God bless your souls
JRR said
Deepest sympathies to families and friends.
天国でよく遊んで、サムくん。
Liz said
May you all be at peace together .
anthony said
sorry to hear bad news words can not say anything god bless r.i.p
tony
Bryan said
How truly loved you were Sam. I am deeply saddened by this tragic news but rejoice in the fact that Sam has been reunited with his loving parents.
Rob said
Tragic. RIP all x
Dave said
I wasn’t aware of this little boy and his parents until the story unfolded in the news today….This is tragically sad and I cannot imagine how bereft his parents must have felt. It makes me realise how trivial my own problems are and I think I’ll give my own kid an extra hug tonight. Wherever Sam and his parents are now they are together and at peace.
Denise said
What lovely words and so true.
Its a heartbreaking story.
I like to think they are all together now.
Jed said
Very sad, understandable in some ways but none the less very very sad.
It is very intense to give care for a child as such like Sam, They felt crushed I guess and could not cope with the situation.
Lets hope they are together in whatever form that takes.
Peter said
Life can be full of tragic events but none more heartbreaking than the loss of your child. Having only recently heard of the facts surrounding Sam I cant imagine the pain the family have coped with over the last few years and more recenlty the last week. I hope you all find the peace you deserve.
B. Lewis said
I heard this news with great sadness. Any parent will be able to go some way to understanding the devastation Sam’s death would have caused his mother and father and it is also understandable that they felt they could not go on without him. I hope the rest of their family and friends will be able to continue their good work for others, knowing that this family are at peace.
XXX
Sarah Samuels said
It’s tragic news that is breaking our heart
But from you Sam your parents couldn’t bear to part
From earthly disabilities you are now free
And Angels in heaven now you shall all be
No more illness or grief to fight
Goodnight, God bless and sleep tight
xxx
Steve said
What a beautiful poem.
Asibi said
i can’t stop crying. Beautiful poem for a beautiful family
I hope they are happy in Heaven
<3
Em said
Such beautiful words for such a tragic circumstance, very sad. R.I.P
:( said
Soo sad rip the family btw beautif poem
Elise said
Such a terribly sad story. Rest in peace Kazumi, Neil and Sam xxx
Viv Brooks said
We have been reading and watching this sad event. Sam was so much loved that his parents did not want him to be alone ever. So very sad, as a Mum of two son’s (both now adult) I can understand how they felt. Bless you all and may you have found the peace that you as a family have strived so hard to find. What a tragic story.
Felicity said
My condolences to all their family and friends. The three of them are resting in peace together now xx
Charlie davies said
Such a sad story, hope you are all together somewhere
God Bless
Charlie
Brian said
This is a very sad situation and i hope Neil, Kazumi and Sam can now all be happy together
Richard said
Words cant express the saddness of it all, it wells huge tears in my eyes and heart and I never knew them. Their family and friends and all the beautiful people who showed such support and compassion must be devistated.
In a mixed up selfish world which sometimes seems so short on values, this event brings home the ultimate loss and suffering life can bring to anybody at anytime. It also exmplifies the positive side of what care concern and compassion we can have for each other.
May this beautiful family have rest and peace.
Claire King said
Tragic. God bless them, and all those who knew and loved them. May they rest in peace xx
Chris said
A tragic story, heartfelt sympathies to all. I am not particularly religious but I’m comforted by the thought that they are all together in God’s arms.
Dave said
I am truly moved by this, so very very sad.
I have 2 sons of my own, and could not contemplate being without them.
I sincerly hope the 3 of you have found peace together.
God Bless
Claire said
May you all be together and be free of pain – Rest in peace
Claire
Nadine said
It is with shock and sadness that I send my thoughts to all of Sam’s family & friends. We are devastated to hear of the loss of such a fabulous and inspirational family.
Sally said
Fabulous and inspirational are exactly the right words to describe this family.
Sam was loved by so many people and despite his difficulties he was given such a beautiful and adventurous life by his dedicated parents and care team.
You will all be greatly missed.xxx
Andy Shannahan said
Hi, I didn’t know you guys and don’t want to be jumping on the bandwagon or anything with this. But I had seen yesterday on BBC News and now the full story today and have to say this is one of the most tragic things I have ever heard. My heart goes out to you guys and your family, R.I.P. Sam, a very strong little boy and Neil and Kazumi, obviously very loving parents. Such a shame.
Clare - Bradford said
Likewise. I read the story with tears in my eyes and wish I had known of this beautiful family before such a tragedy.
Rest in peace Kazumi, Neil and Sam; and my deepest sympathies to all who knew you xx
Karen - a mum from Sussex said
My thoughts exactly, too. Rest in peace, all of you – and I wish peace to those who are left behind to mourn, too. It is not for us to judge – and anyone who says anything nasty ought to be ashamed of themselves.
Christina said
I remember them all with such beaming smiles and wonderful, caring, happy natures – I can hardly believe it. Unbearably sad news. My thoughts and wishes are with Sam’s grandparents and everyone who will miss them all dearly.
Imogen said
I read this story on the BBC website today and, partly because of my 5 year old, I felt so very sad for them – I know how much they must have loved Sam so much…..
Richard said
All the condolences possible go to family and friends. We can only hope they are all together in a better place.
John said
An online memorial for the Pattick Family has been set-up at
http://pattick-family.gonetoosoon.org/
Peter Cox said
God rest your grieving souls. This is sadness beyond all telling.
David said
Sitting at my desk, holding back the tears, thinking of my children at home playing in the garden. I have never met nor knew of Sam, Kazumi or Neil before today, but the love they held for each other was a great thing indeed.
I hope Kazumi, Neil and Sam find the peace and happiness they deserve.
Rest in Peace
All our Love
AJ said
Sincere condolences to the family.
Regards AJ (N. Ireland)
Charlotte said
My heart goes out to the family of this loving and doting family, a true tragedy and they will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved them. May you all rest in peace
bukky said
My thoughts and prayers goes out to the family left behind. It is well. Its so sad…
Chris said
A truly very sad story, may all 3 of you rest in peace.
valerie barnes said
I did not know Sam or his mummy or daddy, but just reading about this tragic news has brought me to tears. I do know beachy head it is a beautiful tranquil place. I can completely understand the need for his parents to do what they did in my opinion there would never have been a choice.
This world is just so cruel, unjust and totally unfair.
May they all rest in peace together forever no more pain or suffering.
Adrian Lane said
Not sure if it’s the name Sam (as my son), the fact it’s a young boy and the love the parents felt for him or whether it’s just the overall sadness of the whole situation.
Not sure if any of it really makes sense. Just know that I feel very sad reading about it.
Tragic? Yes. Full of eternal love – yes also.
Seems like a piece of my heart is for this family.
Rest in peace all three of you and my feelings for all those you left behind.
Adrian
XX
Rich said
This was so truly sad.
Those poor parents, you hear of all the tragic nasty stories of children being abused, but these parent were not just loving but based their whole lives on this little boy with such a tragic start in life, as it should be.
They were people we wanted walking this planet and I so sorry that their grief led them to take their own lives. I cannot possibly imagine what pain they must have gone through.
I’m not religious and don’t believe in an after-life but I hope I’m wrong, I hope there with their son.
james sharp said
i hope you dont mind my writing and please forgive if this sounds patronising. i’m with you on this though. we lost our first child too. i’m a school chaplain and lifelong non-religious follower of christ. i hope youre wrong too; surely love and committment like this points to there being more to life than just this here that we experience. my take on the christian narrative (as opposed to the dominant/fundamentalist take on it) is that God is with us in all of this and weeps as we do. my job as a christian leader is to show people that God is with us, not a judgemental capricious deity. i am sure that all 3 of them are in peace with God and having the time of their lives. i pray that you find this peace too. blessings, james
Robin said
Sorry to disagree at such a sad time when people are seeking comfort and solace – but the alternative view is that there is no god behind it all, and no afterlife after it all. Surely such tragic events as befell Sam and his parents 4 years ago and over the past week militate against a benevolent god? Where was “he” in all this?
What is clear is Sam was deeply loved and brought deep love and joy to those around him. Surely no god would sacrifice such a loving family and bring unbearable pain to those left behind, simply to show the joy one boy can bring to others?
What is so desperately sad is that his parents couldn’t imagine a life without him, and gave theirs up. I hope it wasn’t in the belief of joining him again after death. That they were not able to see a way to continue to help themselves and others after Sam’s death in the way they could after his accident is understandable, but surely a tragic loss.
I truly hope they found peace and respite at the end. I hope others in anything like a similar situation will find time and someone to talk to – life is so precious.
And we must all hug those we love a little tighter tonight.
Lottie said
Where was God when this happened?
Maybe he was there with his arms wide open, for it seemed poor Sam couldn’t struggle anymore. They say the good die young and sadly in this case, the world is a poorer place without Sam, Kazumi and Neil.
I’m a firm believer that there is an afterlife and we’re here to learn lessons before passing onto the next place, where we reflect and then learn some more. In Sam’s short life he probably has touched more people around the world than all the rest of us have, put together. Maybe God thought his work was done, even though we may have disagreed.
Poor Neil and Kazumi….
I cannot bear to envisage a life without my only child, a boy, who so looked like Sam did as a baby. You are to be admired for how you both coped with the accident and your positivity following….how could you conceive that you would have been dealt a second blow. So tragic….
I pray that you are all at peace with each other and that Sam is running through the meadows and chasing butterflies in a way he could only dream of before.
God bless xxx
Pom said
I agree with you Robin, could not have said it better. The story of Sam, Neil and Kazumi shows the whole world what true selfless devotion is. The world is a worse place without people like them.
Richard said
A tragic story but one also filled with unbelievable love. My thoughts are with the family’s friends and relatives.
Diane said
Praying they are all at peace together. I think most parents will be able to understand why they chose to do what they did , as much as it must hurt family left behind.
God bless all three xxx
Kirstie said
Such a brave little boy, who’s story touched my heart. My thoughts are with the family.
Sally said
My heartfelt sympathy to their families and wherever the 3 of them may be I pray it will be somewhere free of pain and suffering. This must be the saddest story of the year
Pete & Lesley said
Words cannot explain the sorrow that we feel for the sad loss of what must have been such a lovely family. A family who in the face of huge adversity made life a pleasere to live. Although we did not know you, we know that the world has lost some truly wonderful & inspirational people. God speed on your journey to the stars to the place where there is no suffering. Sweet dreams, Pete & Lesley – Dundee
Tommy said
You will be in our family’s prayers tonight.
God bless you.
Noodles said
So Sorry to hear of this sad sad story, I will pray u are together and safe now xxx
Mick said
Brave little boy and Brave parents, hope there is a happy place for you all
David S said
I was so very sad to read this. It is so clear that Sam brought such joy to his parents and just so sad that they simply couldn’t imagine a life without him.
My thoughts are with all the family members who have lost 3 precious people – may God give them all strength at this terrible time.
David S
Simon said
I find this to be a particularly moving and upsetting tradegy… my son who is much younger than Sam is more precious to me than my own life and I understand to a very small degree the emotion that Neil and Kazumi must have been going through. I hope that Sam and his parents find happiness where they are now.
Christian Weber said
What a sad loss. My thoughts are with the friends, family and everyone who knew them.
I have a 2 year old son myself and I can not even imagine how tragic this story is.
My they all rest in peace together.
Matt said
Such a sad story but so beautiful at the same time. I’m sure you are all together again now. God bless.
Mark said
Rest in peace together
Sarah said
May this precious family rest in Jesus arms. God Bless x
Kate said
Such tragic news. Can only begin to imagine the pain they faced without their little boy. May they all rest in peace together as a family.
God bless…
Peter M said
I came to this homepage for the first time today after reading the news. I feel a sadness I cannot begin to express adequately. Sam had the same smiling eyes as my own boy and I felt an instant connection to him.
I feel that we can best honour Sam and his incredibly loving parents by reaffirming our own love for those around us; for our families and our friends but also the strangers of this world who need a little bit of help. How better to memorialise such a touching tale of love and devotion than by continuing to give what we can? Mark today by giving something extra of yourself to another person.
James said
God bless them all Why do people always say this? There is NO GOD.
Ellie said
I dont think now is the time to question peoples beliefs do you? If it gives people comfort whats the problem?
Mike said
What an idiotic comment, what right do you have to be pushing your ideas at a time like this?
Daisy said
That wasn’t really necessary, people have different beliefs, i personally don’t believe in a God, but i do hope for there sakes that their is one.
Rest in Peace, i am soo sorry x
Edwin said
May you all have the PEACE you wanted and remain joyful in heaven.
Lisa Reynolds said
Our deepest sympathy to the family. A wonderful son, mother and father, may the rest in peace together.
Sharon said
How terribly sad! May all they all rest in peace together.
Amin Hashemi said
I hope they can now all be happy together in heaven. RIP
Leigh said
God bless you Neil, Kazumi and Sam. May you all find heaven a beautiful place
Amakekin Cosamachokin said
This is very sad indeed. When will Microsoft invent a System Restore point for our lives ?
Amanda Bailey said
God bless you all xxx
Eric said
How very sad and tragic. My sincerest condolences to the remaining family.
Martin and Michele said
God Bless you all Sam, Kazumi and Neil. Your families are all in our thoughts. XX
Ajay Gupta said
RIP Sam, Neil and Kazumi. My prayers, and thoughts are with everyone who knew them.
Being a parent, this is my worst nightmare! Wish that no one has to undego the ‘extreme’ sadness and emptiness that they must have felt after Sam’s death. May God give them peace!
Deepa said
I never knew about Sam – I have just been ready about him and his loving parents on the BBC news website.
My heart goes out to this amazing family – and I pray god gives all three of you the peace you deserve xxx
Deepa x
Chris T said
Rest In Peace Neil, Kazumi and Sam. My sincere condolences to you all at this time.
James K. said
My sincerest condolences for Sam, Neil & Kazumi.
R.I.P.
Juliet said
I am so, so sorry to read this news. What wonderful parents Kazumi and Neil were to Sam. I hope they’re all together, I’m sure they are. My heart goes out to everybody.
bruce said
RIP. Never met you, but my kids had fun holding up “Hi Sam” signs for photos on holiday. Such a sad, sad story.
James said
How very, very sad. Sam may not have been on this earth for long, but he had as much love as anyone could ask for.
Susan said
This has touched my heart so, so much what an amazing family that lived for Sam and couldn’t live without him.
May you all rest in Peace, my love and condolences go out to their family and friends x
Dr.M.Semmal - India said
I am a doctor from India , I am deeply disturbed by this news . what a great parents they are. This family should be remembered for ever. Some memorial hospital needs to be built for the remembrance of this great family.
Tim said
Rest in peace all three of you. You affected a great deal of people in your lives, bless you all.
Boblh said
And you’ve affected many more in your passing
Kevin said
A tragic story which, through the sadness felt, defines beyond measure the pure love for their child and the grief felt at his passing.
I dearly hope all three are again together now in another life.
paul said
Have just read the tragc news and its just awful. I am the proud daddy of a 13 month old boy and would do anything for him. I can understand the love these wonderful devoted parents had for their little boy. I hope they are all in a happy place together, free from pain. Such tragedy.
JC said
So so sorry to hear that Sam, Neil & Kazumi have all passed away. I am certain they are all together now, in a world less cruel than this one. They are an inspiration to us all.
Nikki said
It is hard to find the words. I know that I will be holding my 4 year old son a little tighter when I get home tonight.
What a beautiful little boy. What loving parents. What tragedy.
I pray that you are now together in a far better place than this, in peace and free from pain.
Graham said
I’ve been following the story and am deeply saddened by this. They sound like two fantastic and loving parents and one wonderful little boy.
Words can’t fully express my thoughts after reading the story and I know that it is unlikely that I will ever fully appreciate what Neil and Kazumi went through when Sam died from Meningitis.
However my thoughts, wishes and prayers go to the three of them and all who knew them.
coral-seas said
I had never heard of Sam, Neil and Kazumi before this tragic news. It seems to me that the world has lost three wonder people. My heart goes out to those who did know and love them.
Rest In Peace. I pray that you are together.
Carol-Anne
Louise said
So sorry for these poor parents, the anguish they suffered I cannot even begin to imagine. Sam was loved totally – you could see it in his smile.
I pray heaven brings Sam and his loving parents both freedom and peace.
Quincy- America said
Sometimes life does give us too much to bear. God bless you beautiful little Sam and your devoted parents. May you all be happy together forever in heaven.
Fleur said
What a tragic end to such a short life. As a mother I can only imagine the trauma that Neil and Kazumi must have gone recently and I am so sad for them all. I only hope they are together now in a happy place. Rest in peace now and know that so many people are thinking of you.
Andrew said
go in peace now
Lottie said
Such a beautiful boy, no wonder Neil and Kazumi couldn’t face life without him.
There is nothing worse than losing a child….all the money in the world cannot replace a person.
Sam, I didn’t know you but your wonderful smile, ever happy in your pictures shows what a truly great soul you have.
May you all be happy together xxxx
So sad….
dumblikeapainter said
I so wish you could have stood the unimaginable pain and loss to find a way to live.
Love never dies.
Kirk said
I feel terribly sad about reading this story. R.I.P Sam, Sam, Kazumi and Neil.
Joanne said
What a beautiful happy little boy you looked Sam – despite your problems. You were obviously loved very very much, and I hope you and your mummy and daddy are now with the angels, laughing and playing and together once more.
God Bless you all x
Noreen (RNIB) said
Before Kazumi and Sam’s tagic accident, Neil once said to me that whenever he arrived at work, he would count down the hours to when he could leave the office and head home to play with his beautiful son, Sam.
I feel Sam is now in a place where he can run freely and happily and independently while his wonderfully devoted parents look on.
Neil, Kazumi and Sam, be happy together forever.
Noreen xxx
jean said
How great a love is that,,, that they didnt want him to make the journey to heaven on his own.Now in heaven they have their little boy running around like he used to. What wonderful parents they are and always will be. Grieve not that they ARE no more, give thanks that they WERE. xxx
Marion said
What beautiful words Jean has used, for this simply beautiful family.
Yes, let’s try to remember them for the great love they had for each other. A true inspiration, now in heaven.
Robin said
Sam clearly brought much love and happiness to many people’s lives. His parents, family and unknown friends around the world did some wonderful things to make his short life a full one.
I can’t imagine the agony his parents went through – it is surely every parent’s dread fear. I hope they found some peace at the end, but would urge anyone in anything like a similar situation to find someone to talk to. Life is so precious.
Richard said
I was deeply upset when I read about this in the newspaper this morning. God bless their families and may Kazumi, Sam and Neil Rest In Peace. As a loving father myself I can well imagine how much Sam’s death would have made thier lives seem futile. Life can seem so cruel.
zoe said
i hope the family can now be happy together.
RIP and sweet dreams
Mark said
I am deeply deeply saddened by this tragedy but inspired by the selfless love of these two parents for this wonderful little boy. They were clearly truly amazing people.
Neil said
As a father who completely dotes on his 10 month old daughter, and 11 year old son, I can understand Neil & Kazumi’s decision to follow their son to heaven. Life deals us the cruelest of blows at times.
Sarah said
I cannot even begin to understand what must have been going on in the minds of Neil and Kazumi -to end their own lives after the tragic death of their only child Sam. They didn’t want him to be alone and they decided to go with him. Even to the extent of taking his toys so he had something to play with. I am so sorry to hear of the deaths of all three of them and I hope that they are now at peace.
tess said
A tiny flower,lent not given,to bud on earth & bloom in heavan…..
I am a mother to 4 children & cannot begin to imagine how neil & kazumi felt to lose their precious son….
May they rest in peace & my thoughts,prayers & love are with their families,at this difficult time.
Tess x
Paul said
What a heartbreaking story. What is there to say? I can only wish strength and love to all those who loved and knew this special family. May they rest in peace.
Shirley Lloyd said
I am so sorry for the tragedy that this family has suffered. No one expects to outlive their children. This story has touched me to the quick and I don’t think I’ll ever forget what this family went through. My thoughts are with the family and I hope they find peace. With much love Shirley Lloyd, Dudley, West Midlands.
Keymonkey said
I am so sorry to hear this tragic news. I cannot for one minute understand what pain they must have felt at the loss of a child.
I hope they are now at rest with their precious Sam and forever will their hearts be filled with love.
Anon said
This situation touched our family particularly because we are also an Anglo-Japanese family with a child of similar age. I can imagine the happy life they had.
Although it is immensely tragic and our hearts go out to the relatives, the important thing now is to remember the happy time they shared together and whatever your beliefs or non beliefs, they will be together forever.
Tom said
Very very sad to hear this news. I also married in to a Japanese family and find this tragic.
karen said
words fail me, bless you all, you must have been in great pain.
Sch01ar said
God Bless this loving family; this tragedy challenges each of us to truly cherish the time we have with those we love.
Muhammad Ehsan said
very sad news,I am very upset after reading this ,
Neil, Kazumi and Sam will be together forever. R.I.P
Helen said
I am so shocked and saddened by this tragedy. Truely upsetting. My thoughts and prayers are with Neil, Kazumi and Sams friends and family at this time. May they all rest in peace and have no more pain and suffering.
andrewUK said
how very sad, i hope they have all found peace in a better place.
Tracey said
This is one of the most tragic stories I have ever heard. I never had the privelege to meet any of you but I will always remember you and the love you shared. Please may you all rest in eternal peace, together, forever.
Tracey x
Patrick Rice said
Please may I express my profound sympathy and sadness for the recent tragic events of the last few days. It is my greatest hope that Sam is now re-united with his loving and devoted parents, a family together once again, in Heaven above, united in the pure love they have for each other.
With every thought and prayer,
Patrick
Gateshead, UK.
Sheila said
I am so saddened by this tragedy. May this little boy and his mum and dad rest in peace.
John said
Although only knowing indirectly, it was very clear how much Sam & his family inspired the people around them. Hopefully this can be kept by the people left behind and they’ll live on inside them.
Jack said
RIP from Wales.
Brian Murphy said
Words fail me. What an awful tragedy but also such an amazing tale of selflessness.
My heart goes out to their family and friends.
RIP
Natasha said
Imagine the totally, over-whelming, wholly consuming, mind numbing love the mother and father felt for their little boy. They could not even bear one night without him. From the age of one they acted as Sam’s hands and feet, arms and legs. They did not just feed and care for their fatefully paralysed son – they were their son. They were one body…and a body cannot survive if one part dies.
I cannot help but cry when reading this devastating news, because we are not used to hearing about unconditional eternal love like this. I have never felt so heartbroken for a family that I have never even met..nor get the chance to.
I hope your last moments together were happy ones, and pray that you are now at peace…
Joe said
I didn’t know any of you but hearing and reading of the tragedies in Sams short life, have filled me with extreme sadness. As a father I cannot begin to imagine Kazumi and Neil’s anguish but I know you’re all happy together, what ever place you have all gone too. RIP.
Lisa said
I am just so incredibly, deeply saddened to read what has happened. The intense love they obviously had for each other, the pain, the heart wrenching time they all went through, it is almost too much to comprehend. I am so so very sorry for their families loss.
Go gently in the light of the divine, sweet family.
Rob said
I know I’m one of millions, ir I hope I am, but this is a truly tragic tale. I’m profoudnly sorry for what has happened, and although I’m not religious, I hope in their case I am proven wrong and they can be together now. Rest in peace.
Mike said
Very little moves me to tears, but this tragedy has.
Mummy and daddy will always be with you now, Sam.
Shelly said
What a sad sad story. Although I have never met any of you, I relate to this situation, my sister is severely mentally and physically disabled and I don’t know what I would do if she was to pass away.
My heart goes out to their family and friends.
RIP Kazumi, Neil and Sam.
Matt said
I would like to express my condolences to Sam, Kazumi and Neil, a very brave and courageous family. RIP
Heidi said
Good night, God bless xxx
Deborah said
It is such a tragic ending. My heart goes out to all who know this lovely family. How can this happen such a caring family. I can only say my prayers. Rest in the Lords peace together.
John Moore said
As a parent I am so moved by this tragic but noble story. These parents looked death squarely in the face and said “No! you will not separate us from our boy.” In our self-serving generation, their courage and devotion leaves me in awe.
“many waters cannot quench love”.
Russ said
Very shocked and saddened about the news, wish i knew about this site earlier i would of donated for sure. i glad tho that now Kazumi, Sam and Neil are together once again. May i hope that they they all now rest in peace x x x
Carly Rogers said
Such a tragedy………..
As a parent who understands the grief of losing a child I know the feeling of being unable to carry on because life is not worth living without your child in it.
My son died suddenly aged 2 years and 3 weeks from an undiagnosed brain tumour. He died in his sleep. I have another son who was 3 months old at the time and he is my reason for living I think things may be different if I didn’t have him.
Thinking of you all ^i^
Andrew said
That we only hear of such an amazing family after their passing is also a great sadness. Your pain is gone, your hearts no longer broken.
Sleep well Kazumi, Sam and Neil.
Vincent Mulgrew said
Did not know you, but was deeply shocked/moved by the news
RIP Sam, Neil, Kazumi, hope you all can now live together forever
Angela Mitchell said
I just want to express my sadness and some how joy too. Sam and his family sound like wonderful people and I can see how they touched peoples lives when they were alive. They have certainly touched mine just reading their story. Sam looks like such a gorgeous boy and I can only imagine just what a loss his death was. I feel humbled by the love his parents felt for him and although desperately sad for them all, I am so glad that he is not alone.
Nick said
The strength of love you had for your beautiful boy is reflected in his beautiful smiling face.
I am not a religious person, but I will try and imagine for a moment that there is a heaven and you are now oblivious to the unimaginable heartache you have endured. Joy and peace to you all.
Nick
x x x
Bev said
Hearbreaking story, one that makes you really really hope that we are reunited with those we love after this life. Bless you all, rest in peace.
norman said
just wanted to say as parent to a 5 year old I send my condolences and sympathies to sams and his parents family. so sad. RIP
John & Diane Huckle said
Bless you all and may you all be forever in peace and together.
No tears and no goodbyes will you three feel.
Fr. Peter said
As a member of the Beachy Head Chaplincy Team we all weep and pray for them and as a father I simply do not have the courage to even imagine how they must have felt.
Rest in peace together all three of you, in the arms of a merciful and loving God.
Alison Fuller said
Life is precious and Sam wouldn’t have wanted for this to have happened. Such a waste. So terrible that his parents thought falling from a cliff with their dead son in a bag was ever the right thing to do. I can’t comprehend it. The dead should be treated with respect. His parents must have been out of their minds with grief. My best wishes to their extended family for this added ordeal.
Funky said
What a shame, They must have been the truly most loving and caring person and sam must of had the best life he could have ever wanted even with hgis disabilties his parents probly made the world the best place for him. As somone else hsa said society has lost one of the greatest examples of a loving family that you could get xx God bless them
Matt Somerton-Rayner said
One of the saddest things I’ve ever heard. I was moved to tears watching the evening news today.
My condolences to all involved.
maggie said
So very sad – we weep for all of you and what you had to go through. Absolutely sure however that you are all together again now, and Sam is no longer unwell – love and hugs to all three of you.
Paul Cooksley said
What can I say that hasn’t already been said?
I am the proud father of two little boys, one aged 2 and the other aged 7. We are fortunate enough that our children are in good health. This tragic, tragic and so very, very sad story has really touched me.
I cannot EVER imagine what it would feel like to loose a child – especially perhaps one like little Sam, who was obviously so very brave with coping with his condition.
His parents were obviously EXTREMELY devoted and wonderful people – my heart goes out to them all and of course their loved ones left behind.
I just hope that there really is a heaven and this remarkable little boy and his devoted loving parents will all be happy and rest in peace together.
xxxxxxxxx
Gary Wood said
So very, very sorry to see the news reports today, it’s heartbreaking what these poor people have been through and what demons have forced them to take this course of action.
Just found out today my Mums got cancer and I’m in a somewhat state of shock, so death is very much on my mind.
God bless this poor family, and hope they have found some solace somewhere.
Kirsty said
I just thought I had to come here and offer my condolences to everyone that knew Sam and his parents.
Having only just heard of them due to this tragedy via the news, I cannot say I knew them, but their story has touched me and my family just as it mush have done to many others.
RIP Sam, Kazumi, and Neil. You will all be together again now.
Peter Bates said
A truly tragic event. Such love and devotion is humbling. I cannot imagine the dispare and helplessness
Neil and Kazumi must have felt, but their love for their child is clear.
Amo said
May god bless all your souls r.i.p
Helen R said
Tragic ending to a loving story. They sound like they were wonderful parents to a very special little boy. May you all rest in peace together.
Euphrosene Labon said
May they rest in peace together again. Euphrosene
Jit said
The smile and laughter is all a parent wants to hear… when that stops… What does one do? RIP and may your souls be united with God XXX
Karina said
Rest in peace, hope the beautiful brave boy is running free……
Antoinette said
May they rest in peace now. May they be happy together. I was so very saddened to read all about this tragedy. Such inspirational people. Please God take care of them.
Ronan Curran said
So, so sad. I’m absolutely taken aback. God bless and keep the 3 of you!
Garry said
Having been a military doctor for 26 years I have witnessed many very sad and tragic situations. None of these has ever touched me as deeply as the sad news of this very brave and obviously very loving family. I am not ashamed to say that I cried my heart out when I read their story. Humanity is such a wonderful thing, and I believe Neil and Kazumi have demonstrated the depth of their love for Sam with their final act. I wish there had been another way for them to have resolved their grief, but must respect their choice. I hope, with all my heart, that there is a heaven and that all 3 have been reunited in enduring peace.
Garry
Ed said
May you rest in peace. Was with great sadness I read this story.
Im glad his short years were filled with such love from his parents.
Syed - Malaysia said
Very tragic….Sam, you remind me of my 9yr old son who has global developmental delay…same cute smile like yours Sam.
Syed x
KMP said
Can’t beleive the news. Tragic. God bless and rest in peace. I will think of you all playing in the cherry blossom in Japan forever. X
Carrie H said
Words simply fail to express the sorrow that I felt reading this tragic story. It’s impossible to think why such wonderful people were dealt such a terrible hand, but it seems they were wonderful parents to Sam and he was so lucky to enjoy that unconditional love. May God Bless you and keep you all safe x
Pat said
May you find happiness and Peace together again in Heaven,
You are still together as one family now.
ilan said
i read about this tragedy on the bbc website
i have never visited the site before which is my loss, i wish i had
Sam, Neil and Kazumi were clearly very special people the world is a lesser place with their passing
i hope this web site remains as a memorial to them
BrightonMidwife said
A sad story to read today about such a beautiful family. May they have happy times together now and forever. And for their families and friends, you must be devastated but proud to have known them. My thoughts are with you.
Tom said
What an unbelievably tragic tale… god bless Kazumi and Neil and their beautiful little boy Sam.
David said
Such a shame, I am so sorry. I didn’t know any of you but am deeply touched.
I hope you are all at peace.
KTs Dad said
Neil and Kazumi were obviously totally devoted to Sam. This is a tragedy of unquantifiable sadness. But it is a testament to the strength of the love that Neil and Kazumi had. As a dad I cannot imagine losing a child – the mere thought breaks my heart. I hope that you have found peace now you are all together again. Sleep tight.
Kate said
I didn’t know you guys but just felt compelled to comment. Sam had led an extremely rich and happy life with such devoted parents. What they chose to do as a result of Sam’s untimely death was so incredibly brave. My heart goes out to you, all at peace now. K
Rebecca said
Having met Sam, Neil and Kazumi at a Spinal Research event last year I was finally inspired by their love and hope to do the London Triathlon and raise just over £2,500 for Spinal Research. At any point during the triathlon that I felt it was too hard I thought of Sam’s smiling face, his tractor he had on his lap and Neil and Kazumi’s love, care and attention for Sam. I am so shocked and saddened by today’s news and my thoughts go out to their friends and family. RIP
Rebeca said
I am deeply sorry to hear about Sam, Neil and Kazumi. May their bodies rest in peace. Their souls are flying how hand in hand.
Denise Thompson said
How very sad to hear of this tragedy. I can only see that the parents were so devoted that they could not be here without Sam. At least they can have fun together in heaven with no more pain and suffering. Such a shame this world has lost 3 lovely people.x
Dennis said
So so sorry.
sanjuro said
I just read about this tragic event on the BBC site. This is really, really depressing they killed themselves following the death of their son, they should have known their love as parents didn’t need to end here.
sunny said
Extremely heartbreaking tragedy. Truly great the pain and emotions of the parents at the passing of their beloved son. May all of them rest in peace
katie ogle said
i am truely saddened. i cant even begin to imagine how these two parents must have felt. i am sat with tears. my love and thoughts and prayers are with you all. i pray you are reunited xo
Nicola said
So very very sad, i heard about this story on the news this evening and was just so moved that i had to say something, what a tragedy for everyone that had any involvement with this remarkable family. God bless.xxx
Chris Gilroy said
Sam you will be sadly missed by everyone, especially your school mates.
Words cannot describe how tragic a story this is.
Rest in peace all three of you, i hope you are all together.
Chris
Stuart said
Neil, Kazumi and Sam.
It has been a pleasure knowing you all over the last few years. You truly inspired me a gave me hope and dreams, it is with great sadness that I here this news and wish you all happiness on the other side.
Susan said
My thoughts are with the grandparents who have lost their son, daughter & grandson. My Sam & his parents be united in a new life.
Sue said
I just want to wish you all a safe journey to that better place, where sam can play.
God Bless All.
Janet said
I didn’t know Neil, Kazumi or Sam. I’ve found this site from the news site. This is so sad I’m in tears as I write this. Life is so precious.
I just wanted to say, goodnight and god bless to you all, may you all be together in heaven.
God Bless.
Anon said
Very sad, god bless
hannah said
MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF THEM SO SAD AS A MOTHER OF 2 DISABLED BOYS
HIS PARENTS LOVED HIM VERY MUCH!!
<3hANNAH
hannah said
WHAT A SHAME SUCH A BEAUTIFUL BOY
Nanette said
I am so so sad to have only heard about this wonderful little boy and his family because of the tragic end to his short life. Sam sounds like such a joyful character and he was so lucky to have had such devoted parents. My thoughts are with relatives and friends who have clearly lost a very special family.
Donna said
This is so sad
Life can be so cruel and the thought of losing any of my 5 sons makes me go cold
Peace xxxxxx
Essex Family said
Rest in peeace . It seems only in death can this loving family achieve the togetherness they so wanted . As a father of three boys i can only imagine the heartache caused by the loss of a child
our thoughts are always with you at this time
Stacey said
Sweet dreams! May you Rest in peace together! God Bless you all xxxx
neil said
Rest in peace now
D Thomas said
Heard this on radio Wales today while driving. Had to look it up tonight. Rest in peace you lovely family……
Jeremy West Mares said
How could anyone possibly imagine the extent of their pain? I pray for the friends of this amazing family, and for anyone who must cope with such a loss. Why is it that the world must lose such beautiful people in order to see how amazing is this life??? How sweet, and how bitter… Bless you Sam, Kazumi and Neil… I hope you are united in eternity.
John Airey (RNIB) said
I am so shocked at this. I worked with Neil at RNIB and I have to say he was the best person I’ve ever worked with. Someone said to me today he was too nice, never complained about anyone! I really wish I could have done something to stop them doing this.
Please keep us informed as to when the funerals are.
If you are depressed please seek help from friends, family and the medical profession. Real friends will not think you are a burden.
Catherine said
The saddest story i have ever read. My heart goes out to all friends and family.
I’ve never heard of such deep love and know that the family will be reunited in heaven.
Bob said
This is a very tragic story.
I do not believe that there is a god and so I can take no comfort from the idea that they might be together in some other place. What inspires me is the love that they clearly felt for each other and the way in which that inspired other people who were in contact with them. There is great beauty in the interaction between human beings.
It is tragic that the parents could not find it in themselves to talk to other people before they made the decision to end their lives. I know that it’s good to talk and I am resolved to make sure that I talk to the people I know and love so that they know they can talk to me when they are in despair.
Milly said
this touched my heart.
just from reading the blogs, i can see just quite how much you cared for sam and what amazing parents you were.
rest in peace
you are forever in our hearts
xxxxxxx
Pablo A. Nista said
Escribo desde Tucumán, Argentina. Y lo unico que puedo decir es que me entristecio muchisimo la noticia. Espero que Sam y sus padres puedan descansar en paz.
nicky said
I never knew you but I can’t stop thinking about your beautiful fun-loving smile in one of the photos on this site. By the sounds of it you touched all who knew you in your tragically short life.
May your friends and family take some consolation in knowing you’re with your mummy and daddy – no doubt enjoying being together again.
so so sorry
x
mr toad said
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die.
Rest in Peace
carl said
Rest In Peace all three of you, a special little boy and his mummy and daddy are up in the sky, all are in peace. I can understand what you did, i ust hope you’re all together again, thinking of you x
George said
Please accept my deepest and most sincere condolences to Neil , Kazumi and Sam’s family and friends.
It is a shame such wonderful people and couple and family to perish like that.
It is the most tragical story I have ever heard.
Parents of the couple , you should be proud and lucky and blessed to give birth
to the most wonderful people known to me.
I would like to think and hope that there is a God and a paradise,
and your loved ones are together again,in His arms.
May they be blessed and remembered for ever and ever in our memory and prayers.
May they rest now in peace.
Nic said
What a beautiful and fun-loving little boy Sam looks in his photos.
I’m sure he touched everyone he met in his short but full life.
Thinking of you sharing cuddles with your mummy and daddy somewhere new…
x
Fernando said
I am so sorry to hear the news, it has broken my heart…I have a son with special needs and being a parent of a kid with special needs is a lifetime commitment… may they rest in peace…
Anonymous said
Rest In Peace.
This family have achieved so much. The photos of Sam are beautiful, he looks like such a happy and contented young boy.
I’m filled with sadness to hear of this tragic ending for this family. My thoughts are with their family and friends.
Vanessa said
Mis condolencias a todos los familiares de esta gran familia.
Vanessa Areizaga
Puerto Rico
clive said
greater love there cannot be than a parent for a child. G-d bless them all.
roger said
i am a 59 year old Englishman with grown-up who now lives abroad but keeps in touch by computer and this tragic story is the most important news today, not venal politicians. i have very damp eyes as i write this.
we must not forget this tragedy as i tells us about honest LOVE and should spur all of us to help others and work for improving human society.
R.I.P
jen frank said
it is totaly understandable how these two loving and caring pepole could not go on without their beautiful son
there love is shining for what is left of us is love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Charles & jeanette said
We a both truly saddened to lose 3 loving and selfless people. We are the ones who benefit from their example.
roy said
what a truly sad storey.
Howard said
What intolerably sad news.
I was unaware of the family or Sam but the love they had for each other is an example to us all.Sam seemed a remarkable boy.It makes you want to have met them all.
I can only imagine the pain the parents went through and hope they have all found peace. Condolences to the frinds and family they have left.
Chris said
Sad, sad story. Can’t even begin to imagine what it’s like when your world collapses around you. Thoughts with you all. RIP.
Lee said
I feel so saddened by this tragedy. God bless the 3 of them! Now they’re all together once again in a wonderful place.
R.I.P!
Alejandro said
desde España un pesame enorme…
Rob & Nikki said
This is the most tragic event I have ever read about. I want to help but can’t.
Joseph said
I am deeply saddened by the news, but I wish for Sam and his parents to rest in peace. May we all inspire to be such wonderful parents. May they be happy together forever.
javier said
Descansen en paz. Hoy celebrare la Eucaristia por ellos.
Adam said
Being the dad of a 5 month girl, I cannot fathom what Neil and Kazumi must have gone through, they are such heros. Children are never supposed to leave this earth before the parents. I am so sorry for the loss of this wonderful family and pray that they are now together. We are holding a prayer service at Al-amin mosque in Beirut, Lebanon tomorrow morning (8 AM), please consider coming if you are in the area regardless of your faith. I send my deepest condolences to the family. RIP and sweet dreams, you were too good for this world.
Adam, Dana and Katiana from Beirut, Lebanon
Julie said
God bless you all.
Diane said
I cannot see my keyboard to type the words my head and heart are dictating… so you 3 precious angels that were needed back in heaven, RIP.
Zory-PR said
Well I can only says one thing. Im a mother, and Im think is something happened to my son, I cant beared it. God please take misericordy on these people, you know more than us.
Graham said
A tragic story. How sad it had to end this way. God bless you all. I hope and pray you are all together again in God´s kingdom.
liz said
I will give my daughter a huge cuddle and tell her much I love her everyday after reading this story, I know I take her health for granted and I never will again.
RIP Neil, Kazumi & Sam, play together forever.
Gillian said
I have just read in the news about the tragic circumstances of the deaths of the parents of this amazing little boy.
I hope their souls can be reunited and rest in peace with no more suffering.xx
Sleep tight little angel, let your mummy and daddy hold you safe in their arms now xx
George Burton said
When they said they found a toy tractor in the rucksack, my sense of sadness was overwhelming. This is such tragic news. Sam reminds us how much we need to cherish what we have.
Chihiro said
Tears keep running to know this tragedy. I hope Kazumi, Sam and Neil are now all united, having fun together with lots of smiles.
Jos said
Didn’t know any of them, but how incredibly sad – no words really to express, but you can just feel how truly special they all were.
Kerri said
So unbelievably sad, sweet dreams to the 3 of you.
Lorraine said
I didn’t have the privelege of knowing this beautiful family but was deeply saddened to hear this news today.
The only blessing is that will always be together in a better place. May your smile always bring happiness, Sam.
x
James said
Rest in peace all three of you. Life can be fleeting and short. God bless.
ash said
sam sounds like he was a joy to know and his selfless parents have demonstrated just how devoted they were to their little man-how sad for those who loved them to lose them so tragically.may they be eternally happy together
Joe said
The news of this tragedy touched me in a deep personal way. I wept, God bless them and grant them everlasting peace and happiness. Their undoubted love for their son is inspiring. Their extended family have my condolences.
Mike Hawkins said
The whole community of Westbury is shocked by this tragic news. What loving parents Sam had, and I can understand the total despair they felt at losing their son.
May God grant them all eternal peace.
tricey said
This is a tragic story. I hope they can rest in peace and be a happy family together. Sam was a beautiful little boy with parents who truly loved him dearly.
Zane said
I didn’t know of this family until I heard the news today.
I was moved by the sadness that compelled Neil and Kazumi to end their lives so tragically.
I hope that if there is an afterlife, that they are all together and united in prefect spiritual harmony.
God bless the three of you.
zal said
God bless this young family. Together forever in Heaven
Marcus said
What Sam’s parents have done has taken great courage. If anything happened to my daughter life would mean nothing.
Let’s hope they are smiling down on their friends and loved ones.
paola said
lo siento mucho, hoy conocí la historia de esta hermosa familia… lo siento mucho, llegué por casualidad a esta pagina.
que tristeza tan profunda para Neil y Kazumi… pero qué alegria tan inmensa de morir junto a su pequeño, para que Sam no fuera en soledad a ese viaje a los brazos de Dios.
Yo haría lo mismo….
descansen en paz, los 3, juntos…. para siempre….
Jose Luis said
Que Dios los acoja en su seno, y compartan, en su gloria, el inmenso amor que los une.
Andi said
My thoughts are with Sam, Kazumi and Neil’s families.
Such a sad event.
Andi (Eastbourne)
Andrew said
Such a very sad and moving story. Godspeed.
Ian said
As a parent, I don’t know what to say except, god bless you and I hope you are back together in peace.
Jose Luis said
Nadie tiene amor más grande que quien da la vida por sus amigos. Jn 15.13
Otto said
God bless you all and your souls rest in peace wherever they are.
Heather and Simon said
What tragic news. RIP Sam Kazumi and Neil
steve said
This is a demonstration of love at its purest and reminds me what impact children have in our lives.
Rest, play and laugh together in peace.
steve
Jayne said
My thoughts are with the family and friends. I can’t imagine what that family must have been through he looked like such a happy boy.
debbie mitchell said
i was so upset when i heard the news, how very very sad. as a mother i can understand how this family felt, i hope they are at peace togeather in a much better world. god bless you all
kaii said
i just had to share here after reading the news and seeing all of the kind and heartfelt messages posted. I lost my only child at nine months old i held him as he died and through my agony i saw the beauty and peace when a very ill child dies. i understand why sama parents had to take thid final journey with him. they were incrediably brave, for the person who choose these circumstances and this forum to tell us there is no god, i say we have a creator however we name that entity.
i weep for those who are left behind, family and freinds i truely pray you will come together and help each other through this.greif is such a lonely place to be.the messages posted here, one day you will be able to draw comfort from them.
do not be angry with sam,s parents because i know you never recover from the death of a child.
i wish for you strenght and eventually acceptance and peace
sally weston said
God bless you.
May your so rest in peace, and I wish you and your family live a beautiful, happy and healthy life.
X
Karen said
What nice things to say, from someone who has had the lid ripped off their own unimaginable pain . I hope you get all the things you are wishing for others and I also wish special peace and blessings for you.
Heather and Simon said
What a sad and tragic story.We hope that you all rest in peace.
We were so sorry to hear of the news yesterday
warren & masumi said
We’re so very sorry to hear this tragic news. Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends at this sad time.
Jo Moore said
How tragic, I am so so saddened for the loss of Sam and marvel at his brave mum and dad who choose to be with him.
I hope they are all at peace and that their friends and family can take some comfort from the depth of their love for each other and their little boy.
Emma Pearson said
So very sad to hear this news, and my love is with both families. Neil and Kazumi were wonderful people with hearts of gold, and their son was a ray of sunshine in their lives.It seems that life is certainly not fair as this family had more love to give than anyone could know. The glass was always half full. I had the pleasure of knowing them, being only a small part, but enough to know how wonderful they were.This is very devastating. All i can or anyone can hope, is that they are together now. Much love to you all xxx
William&Gina said
Our thoughts and prayers are with Neil & Kazumi’s families; the loss of the wonderful son Sam whom they loved just so much, was just too much for them to bear.
Together now and always in peace and harmony.
xxxxx
Steve said
God bless you all
xx
robbo said
My heart goes out to their family. The saddest story I have read for a long time. I hope all three of them are in heaven together. RIP.
learna said
sorry to hear about you sam, and your mum and dad. i’ve been following you for a while now, and you’ve been a great inspiration to me. rest in peace, at least you are all together in a better place. and i hope you know, you will always be everyones little angel
loved and missed by all and you’ve touched the heart of so many
-learna xx
bbhtestsite said
This really is a very sad story, i am in tears for the anguish that this young family must have gone through having to contemplate life without their lovely little boy.
My heart and prayers go with their families left to pick up the peices and rebuild there own lifes without them.
Neil, Kazumi and Sam….together again, god bless you
Sarah said
Sam, Kazumi and Neil, eternally together, without pain or grief
To the friends and family of Kazumi, Neil and Sam, I know how you grief is right now,
Terry said
I have just seen the tragic news regarding Sam, Kazumi and Neil.
I am a single man and Ive never really been a “child friendly” person. I have never, until today really understood what it means to be a parent that loves a child. One can only imagine the sadness and loss that overcame Kazumi and Neil. Its clear that these two people loved their child and would have (and did) do everything they could for Sam.
When one looks at the world today its hard to believe that there is a God and that there is something better after this life, but never have I hoped more, than I do now that there is a heaven for if there is, then surely this tragic family will be reunited forever. No more pain, no more worry, just pure love.
Like many others that have commented here I did not know Kazumi, Neil and Sam before today, but this story has, for the first time in my life, shown me what it is to be a parent and what it is to love a child with everything that you are.
Many they rest in peace and may they have an eternity of love in each others arms.
God Bless x x
roy said
to all three sleep long but sleep well out hearts are with you x x x
Diane said
What a terribly tragic story and one which would not now touch so many if it weren’t for the actions of his parents who no longer felt life was worth living without him.
But let’s make something good come of this … once the family had raised enough money for Sam his father asked everyone to continue to support Spinal Research “… a charity that is in desperate need for funds, but could transform the life of Sam and hundreds of thousands of people like Sam.” So when you turn your thoughts to Sam and his family spend the time to do something positive and donate to this charity!
sally weston said
Such a sad story… I can’t bear to imagine what they may have gone through.
May they rest in peace. Inna lilla hi wa inna ilaihi raji’un.
RAUL said
NO EXISTE AMOR MAS GRANDE QUE EL AMOR DE LOS PADRES HACIA UN HIJO ES TOTAL MENTE COMPRENCIBLE VUESTRA DECISION SE EN LO MAS PROFUNDO DE MI CORAZON QUE YA ESTAN LOS TRES REUNIDOS JUNTO A DIOS CON INMENZO AMOR Y PAZ POR QUE UN ACTO DE AMOR Y MARTIRIO POR SU HIJO ES RECOJIDO Y ATESORADO POR DIOS QUE DIOS LOS TENGA EN SU SANTO REINO ESPERANDO EL DIA DE QUE LOS TRES NUEVA MENTE RECORRAN LOS CAMPOS TOMADOS DE LA MANO Y AMANDOSE POR TODA LA ETERNIDAD
Sarah said
To the friends and family of Kazumi, Neil and Sam, I know how your grief is right now, as 10 years ago today my Mum and step Dad were found, after committing suicide. Time will bring some kind of sense to their decision, I think sometimes living is just too painful to contemplate.
My thoughts are with you
xx
Pema said
I cannot hold back the tears for the tragic loss of such a wonderful family. Though, I don’t know them until I stumbled across this news,it really broke my heart. May your love for each other see you all together even beyond death. Rest in Peace..Sam, kazumi and Neil.
brett said
Deepest sympathy to family and friends.
Ashleigh said
My thoughts are with the family. XX
Anthony said
I just said a small prayer with my son who will be six next month for Sam and his parents.
May your wonderful son now sleep in your arms and may you now find peace in his happiness.
Clare said
God bless and rest in peace together.
My deepest sympathies are with Neil & Kazumi’s families, and everyone at stuff4sam. Thinking of you all at this time.
D said
sam, i just heard of your story today and it’s so sad that i’m crying today at work for you and your family. i love your smiling face and am glad you’re finally able to run and play!
Tara Kopinski said
This is the saddest thing, I am so sorry for all loved ones left behind. What amazing parents, Sam was a very lucky boy. I am so sorry RIP.
Father said
As a father, I am heartfelt by this terrible news. Although I would normally not condone the parents actions, I really do sympathise with their situation and almost understand perhaps the reasons why they decided to take such a drastic step.
God bless the family
Carmen said
Asi es el AMOR… enhorabuena, solo quien lo ha vivido comprendera vuestra actitud. En algun lugar estareis los tres juntos y felices !!!
Anonymous said
I dod not know Sam, but feel compelled to say how touched and moved i am of this trajic event and as a parent my heart goes out to the tremendous pain and strain Sam’s parents must have endured. May you all rest in peace and love.
Simon said
Sleep in heaven little Sam with your parents at your side.
Rameses and Marie said
Love is a bond that is so strong
Rest in peace as you shall be together once again.
God bless
Rameses, Marie, Katie, Adam, Millie X
Allan Nicholson said
God bless all 3, xxx
Anonymous said
rest in peace together, this is heartbreaking
Julie Grice said
My heart is heavy with sorrow as I write this. I am a mother of three, Grandmother of four. Our children are our greatest blessing. Looking at Sam’s photos I can see in his eyes that he was a special little man. I can understand his parents could not wait in this wicked and sad world to be reunited with him. I know our Heavenly father loves us very much and that maybe He could’nt wait either to have such a special son come home to him. I will remember this wonderful little family in my prayers.
Olivia said
Im so sorry this has happened. Sam looks like a lovely little boy with brillant parents, hopefully you are all together where you can be forever. good bless xxxx
linzi said
Devastating news for the parents on Friday when Sam died, I can’t imagine feeling that much pain that I couldn’t go on.
God rest all your souls.
Together again xxx
andyh said
So terribly sad. I raised money for Sam. Now three people have died rather than one, three lots of friends and relatives mourning. Tragic yet pointless.
lorene said
I have just heard about this tragic news. I cannot express the grief that I feel for this little family and I did not even know them. They coped with whatever came their way with a loving, caring and unconditional attitude that most of us could do well to follow. I pray that they are at peace now and are resting together eternally. My sincere condolences to the families and friends of this lovely family. May God give you some comfort and peace at this tragic time of your lives and may he grant you the wisdom to know that they are now at peace together. May they rest in peace forever together.
Gary said
One of the saddest and most caring stories I’ve ever read. Sam obviously meant a lot to his parents, family and friends and everyone who shared the joy of his brief life. This isn’t the kind of thing I would normally do, but I’m glad I found this site so I could send my condolences.
Bless you all, thinking of you always x
Netty P said
God Bless all three of you, may you all live happily together in Heaven forever more.
Alexis said
No Words……
RIP
Gail said
Anyone who has lost a child knows why this has happened – the pain is unbearable and the thought of living on without the sunshine of your life is almost too much to bear. For some it is far to much. My heart goes out to family and friends left behind – but please understand they needed to be together. God bless
Mily said
May Neil and Kazumi rest in peace, forever playing with their pride and joy.
john said
RIP Together
Rashid said
What wonderful people you were, rest in peace, your love will always be remembered
Anonymous said
sam, u are a lovely boy and i love ur smiling! god bless u and ur parents!!
Edmundo said
RIP…
Nathan said
Such a sweet family – I can’t imagine what they went through in the last few days. Rest in peace.
Smyrna said
I am truly sorry about this tragic news. May all rest in peace, God bless
sarah jones said
Our dear and much loved friends, we will miss you all so much. You all stayed so strong as a family.
You are an insperation to a lot of people
Love you and miss you all more than words can say.
We hope you are all at peace together.
Dave said
God bless all three of you.
Your together now forever.
RIP…
Baldbloke said
A truly tragic story. I cannot even begin to imagine the pain and heartbreak that Neil and Kazumi must have endured.
My heart goes out to their families and carers. RIP Neil, Kazumi and Sam; God bless their families, carers and friends.
Scarlett said
I was so choked to hear this sad story. I am sure you are all together now and may you rest in peace.
Rhiannon said
As Richard wrote earlier today, Neil and Kazumi are just the kind of people we want walking this earth. Now they are with their dearest Sam who, I pray with all my heart, is playing carefree. Two dear friends of mine, a married couple, took their lives simultaneously five years ago. I believe that all are welcomed warmly and lovingly into Heaven.
Thank you, Kazumi, Neil and Sam. I didn’t know you but your story touches me, inspires and humbles me.
Hilary said
The right words are impossible to find.I was so moved to hear of this tragedy. I am so deeply sorry that Sam’s parents felt that this was their only option, but I can understand why. He was their entire life,and when he was gone they must have felt that they just couldn’t live with their pain and go on without him. My love and thoughts are with them, and all their family and friends. May you all find the strength and peace to get you through this, and know that you are in the thoughts of many, many people.
Davina said
Neil, Kazumi and Sam together you rest in peace, safe in heaven.
God Bless.
Jason knights said
I can’t begin to imagine the pain they must have felt to do this. I hope and pray that they are all together in a better and happy place. I am a farther of 3 and this story has brought me to tears.
RIP
Davina said
Neil, Kazumi and Sam, together you rest in peace safe in heaven.
God Bless.
Chris Scott said
The greatest joy in the world is seeing your children born. I suspect that losing a child must cause the most desperate, unbearable pain. God bless you all.
Haiqing said
It’s so so sad, you are together now, rest in peace xxx
Andrea said
Neil, Kazumi and Sam, you are all together now happy and free from the pain you all suffered, such devotion to each other and such love.
may you all rest in peace
xx
robert said
hand in hand forever. rip
angela norton said
UNBELIEVABLE – THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE, AS A PARENT THE LOVE IS UNCONDITIONAL WITHOUT POOR SAM HOW COULD THEY CONTINUE. lOVE CONQUERS ALL. GOD BLESS YOU AND REST IN PEACE. aNGELA
LYNN said
May you all rest in peace. Night night and god bless xxx
martyn clarke said
from my family to yours,
our thoughts are with you tonight
Carrie said
Tonight heaven has 3 very special Angels. You can now become a family once again.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends.
May God Bless you all.
Carrie and Family.
Hampshire
Antonia said
Rest in peace. x
Love to all family and friends. x
Honj said
I miss my son so much, I am so truly truly sorry, Your love cannot be measured.
Emma said
I only knew of the family as I work for the company that supplied Sam his beds and had the pleasure of dealing with Neil on a few occasions. I can’t express in words, how shocked we all were at the company to hear the sad news. Our love and thoughts go out to all their family and friends.
EMcG said
What a terrible tragedy, I hope they are at peace.
Sincerest condolances to the families and friends of Neil, Kazumi & Sam.
Enda
Ireland
karen said
R.I.P very sad news, but totally understand, be in peace together x
JoJo said
From what I have seen and read, Neil and Kazumi were completely devoted to Sam. Their hard work achieved much for Sam and they obviously had a huge network of loving, caring family and friends. They were strong people who had go through the cruel car crash and I believe they would have had the strength to carry on but they chose instead, perhaps because of their beliefs, not to let Sam be alone in death and to join him.
They loved him, raised him, nurtured him in life and perhaps just couldn’t bear to think of him all alone.
Whatever religion, whatever beliefs they may have had, they were a family who lived and died together. I hope the rest of the family and friends can overcome their personal grief and be thankful for the happiness that Neil, Kazumi and Sam had together even if it was for only a few years.
George said
In time to come if I have the chance to meet Sam and his incredibly caring mum and dad in heaven it will be a privilege I will treasure.
George
Boleyn said
The sadness that my family and I feel is outshone by the knowledge that the angels have Neil, Kazumi and Sam together forever. God bless you all..you are an inspiration to the word love x
Jason said
All three of them have earned their rest.
Sams parents couldn`t wait to be reunited with him
and when they are, Sam will not have to suffer as he has done here.
jilly said
A statement of true parental devoution, your actions were honurable. May you rest in peace together, and be at peace forever.
Though I did not know you, you have touched my heart. xxxxxx
Dan said
I didn’t know them, but my heart reaches out to all those who have been touched by your lives and have suffered so much at this terrible, terrible loss.
Truly wonderful people, a tragic loss to their families, their friends and all of us. May they rest united in peace
Ender Mujica (Venezuela) said
Me acabo de enterar de esta historia de SAM y la de sus padres. Y me dió un profundo dolor en el alma. Soy padre y parafraseando a al Poeta Venezolano Andrés Eloy Blanco: Cuando se tiene un hijo se tienen todos los hijos del mundo.
http://www.arrakis.es/~joldan/aeblanco.htm#hijos
Que Dios los reciba en su lecho, los una en la Eternidad y en la tierra nos de la fortaleza, sobre todo a sus familiares y amigos cercanos, para superar tal dolor y seguir adelante.
Cristina Martinez said
Que hermoso poema… La verdad no suelo simpatizar en ocasiones con la tragedia humana por que muchas veces la ocasionamos nosotros mismos pero la historia de esta familia la verdad hizo que se me partiera el corazon. No puedo imaginar el dolor tan grande que pasaron y tener que tomar una decision asi. Se que ellos estan en el cielo por que se que dios no castigara un acto de amor tan grande como este…
Emily Saunders-Wage said
My condolences. What a tragic story. But it proves how devoted these parents were to their wonderful son and how they couldn’t bear to be apart from him. It is a comfort to know they will be reunited.
My thoughts are with the family and friends they leave behind.
xxx
Anonymous said
i am afraid people whom do such things are very selfish.
Elaine said
To “Anonymous”
At this sad time, judgemental comments such as yours are inappropriate and hurtful. Sam’s parents showed they were the most UNselfish parents who did everything for their child, and loved Sam with all their hearts.
My daughter died from pneumococcal meningitis like Sam. I do know, a parent’s loss of a child can never be understood by others unless you’ve ‘walked a mile in their shoes’ …. and no one would ever wish that on another soul. The pain is unbearable.
I’m sure, that the friends and family of Sam and his parents know of the pain and intolerable grief Sam’s parents were in, and in their own grief for the family, understand and don’t think them ’selfish’ as you do.
I believe Sam and his parents are now happily reunited. They loved each other so very much.
To the family and friends of Sam and his parents, my heartfelt condolences.
“Safely Home”
I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Elaine (Brisbane, Australia)
Pom said
Who the hell are you to say that they were selfish? Neil and Kazumi are thee most devoted and selfless parents I have ever heard of. People like you make me sick. The world is a worse place with people like you around.
Bill, cheltenham, glos said
this is so sad, I have a small daughter who was very ill not so long ago, its only then do you really feel what unconditional love is.
Rest in peace little Sam, keep smiling and make sure you hug Mummy and Daddy each night…becasue they gave up so much to be with you.
x
Tony said
It’s incredible to think of the heartache these remarkable parents suffered. A true inspiration to the rest of us.
If there is a next world, I trust you will be together as a family again.
Martyn Webster said
Together again.
God bless the 3 of you.
Deeply saddened by this tragedy.
Martyn, Agnieszka, Ayrton and Tommy.
Rafael Novielli said
All my love and understanding to this beautiful family. Their tragic end made me realize how selfish and stupid I am, worrying about little things. I will take this tragedy as a wake up call to help people around me
Chris and Christine Dyer said
I met Sam and his parents through my work. I visited to carry out a couple of small jobs on some of Sam’s equipment, nothing special.
They were always so grateful for everything such a lovely couple and Sam a nice happy boy despite the problems he had. We are so so shocked and sadened by this truely awful news.
Christine and I saw them last a few weeks ago on a sunny bank holiday Sunday at a local garden centre just doing what all families do, having a coffee, buying some plants and Sam trundling around in his chair, all of them the picture of happiness.
How things can change so much in a few weeks just doesn’t bear believing.
We both hope that wherever you are you are reuinited, with Sam restored to you and at peace.
Kyon said
I’m a single man with no children so I cannot even begin to imagine what Neil and Kazumi went through after the death of young Sam. I don’t know the family at all, having heard about this from the BBC News website, and yet here I am barely able to read the screen through the tears reading this heartbreaking thread.
This world has too many examples of parents who couldn’t care less, and here we have the tragic loss of two parents who loved their son so unconditionally they must have felt it was impossible for them to continue without him.
May they all rest in peace without sadness and without pain, and my sincerest condolences to their family and friends.
Kyon (Hampshire, UK)
Julia said
So very sad. The strain of caring for a chronically ill child is immeasurable.
Sarah said
What a very sad story but what a close and loving family.
I pray that you are all at peace now.
God bless you all.
My heart goes out to you, your family and all those who knew and love you.
Don O- California USA said
so so sad..but as a parent of a young child, I could not imagine the sadness they felt. It is with a heavy heart that I wish them eternal happiness together, wherever they are. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all and your family.
The Gouws said
Rest in peace to Neil, Kazumi and Sam. God bless you all.
Love,
Herman, Helen, Sarah, Olivia (Sydney, Australia)
Anthony, Glossop, UK said
Neil, Kazumi and Sam…
May you rest in peace – I hope you are all walking together in the sunshine, free of pain and suffering, together in your eternal love.
Ant.
Anonymous said
This is truly devastating to read about.
One can only hope that the love of this family and the strongest efforts of their Community will reach out to the hearts of everyone, despite the tragedies that befall us everyday.
Fredy said
Esta noticia nos rompe el corazon. Que gran ejemplo de amor de unos padres a su apreciado hijo. Que Dios reciba en el cielo a Sam, Kasumi y Neil y les guarde para la vida eterna!!!
Phil, Bromsgrove said
Such a deeply saddening story, I was in tears when I read of this. Such beautiful love and devotion for their son in life.
Rest in peace and love, forever a family.
Alex Hardy said
So sorry to hear about this tragic news. RIP
Justin Dunn said
As a bereaved parent myself, my heart goes out absolutely to the tragedy to befall this family and the consequences thereof.
Their grief, too much to behold, is as understandable to me as it is inexplicable, perhaps, to others.
Light a candle, raise a glass, say a prayer – whatever it is you do.
They’re very much in my thoughts tonight.
x
James said
I admired their dedication to their son Sam, and all that they did to make him happy. I understand their grief.
Anonymous said
love and peace xxx
Ma. Aurora ( MEXICO) said
CON INMENSO DOLOR, NUESTRAS CONDOLENCIAS A FAMILIARES Y AMIGOS.
RIP.
Anonymous said
How absolutely tragic and what a hearbreaking story. I am a mum of one and cannot imagine the intense pain this family has felt.
I sit at my desk at work with tears in my eyes writing this.
I can truly understand the pain would be too much to live with.
May you all be happy together, wherever you are…. Rest in Peace and happiness.
My thoughts are with all freinds and family xx
Carolyn said
I’ve cried so much today!
Stacie (Pennsylvania) said
This is a very upsetting thing to happen, but I completely understand why they did it. A parent’s love is unconditional and neverending. May they all be together in heaven, RIP Neil, Kazumi, and Sam. Though I did not know you, your story has touched my heart forever. May you all be at peace forever and always in the hands of God. xxx
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David Watkins said
I read this story in the press and as I put the pieces together my heart shattered with the terribly sad news.
Together they are now, and I can only hope that they will be together in happiness forevermore.
Isabel said
I never heard about this little angel and his family until today when I read the news on the internet and I was shocked.How big and beautiful is a father’s love.God will give them peace for sure and they will be together in heaven.
Craig said
The death of any child is tragic and as a father I cannot imagine anything worse. Neil and Kazumi were devoted and active parents who did everything to make Sam’s life happy. But their deaths are not tragic, or heroic, or brave. Rather this is a tragic waste of very talented and motivated people.
After a period of grieving, as long as they needed, would not a more fitting tribute of their love of Sam have been to continue to raise money for spinal cord injury research in his name and honour?
Kalenga said
A wake up call for all of us on cherishing our family as much as these parents did for wee Sam. God has them by his side now. The foot soldiers who gave up their lives to prick our conscious into realising that there is good in the world with enough family love that they all died together to fly as angels to heaven.
Erwin said
Neil, Kazumi and Sam, rest in peace.
May your friends and family find comfort that you are all together now once again and your physical suffer on earth is over.
There is no word to describe how painful it felt even though we don’t know you all before this day. My only comfort is the picture of the big smile on Sam’s face, knowing that he was happy.
Anonymous said
Hey Little Sam I’m not going to cry
But I’ll tell you what I am going to try
I’m going to smile because you did
I’m going to smile just like a big kid
And hey Neil and Kazumi you too okay?
You made that smile anew everyday
Please be smiling wherever you all are
Cos wherever it is it’s just too far
Nick said
Tragic & saddening.
In my thoughts – Nick from New Zealand.
Alix said
My heart goes out to all Sam’s relatives, friends and family.
Such a tragic story, I am so touched by Sam’s parents struggle, determination and love.
For Sam, at least now you are truly free, with no constraints to your earth-bound body. May you and your parents rest in peace.
Love
xx
Christchurch Family said
I mentioned this tragedy to my husband and my 4 year old son. And was met with silence, so tragic. Words are indeed trite. Aroha Nui little one, look after your mummy and daddy. And Neil and Kazumi, rest now…xoxoxo
Bronwyn said
My condolences. I don’t know what to say. So sad x
Abigail said
I cannot imagine the pain Sam’s death caused his parents. Their hearts must have been unbearably heavy with grief.
The pain is over now, and they are together. RIP
Nak said
RIP Neil, Kazumi and Sam.
Jo-Ann said
May the three of them rest in peace…
Just curious, what happened to Cosmos?
Tracy, Singapore said
I was heartbroken when I read this tragic news. Sam has the most wonderful mummy and daddy who are devoted to him. God bless you Sam, Neil and Kazumi, sleep peacefully together, happy and free from pain.
My thoughts and prayers to their friends and family who were blessed to have such wonderful people in their lives.
XXX
Dan, Nottingham said
My sympathies to the families, and I hope that Sam and his Mum & Dad are all happy together again now in Heaven.
Tim King from Australia said
When the Japanese mend broken objects, they aggrandize the damage by filling the cracks with gold. They believe that when something’s suffered damage and has a history it becomes more beautiful
RIP
felix said
DESCANZA EN PAZ – MIS CONDOLENCIAS DESDE PERU
Mikelsdad said
As a dad to a 1 year old, I understand though thankfully I don’t have to relate. The only way I can think of to pay homage is to give my son an extra long hug tonight. I’ll never forget you
Beck (Sydney, Australia) said
Love is so much bigger than life.
Rest in peace xo
laura said
el amor lo puede todo.
que este mismo amor los guie hacia la luz.
descansen en paz.
Shane Pilkington said
words cant describe how sad this is. rest in peace Neil, Kazumi and Sam
shane
Mark said
I didn’t know Sam, Neil and Kizumo.
but hearing their story sure puts ones own everyday problems into perspective.
at least they are together and their pain has passed.
x
Vin said
A very sad story, such loving parents and a beautiful child, I hope they are together in peace now.
TTLExpired said
Rest in Peace. I hope you’re together, happy and healthy. Nothing will separate you now.
Wen Feng said
Rest in Peace Sam, Neil, Kazumi. Being a parent myself, I am so very touched by your unconditional love and so saddened at the loss of three very good people.
Michigan, USA said
This is so sad. May you all rest in peace.
Joe Gibson said
My prayers go to Kazumi, Neil and Sam, may you rest in eternal peace in Gods love
The world has surely lost a loving and caring family
Rest peacefully,
Joe
Richard Huang said
Neil, Kazumi and Sam，may your soul rest in peace
Richard Huang said
Neil, Kazumi and Sam，may your soul rest in peace…
Anonymous said
R.I.P
Jenny, Michael and Jack said
I was actually angry with my 2-year old boy only because he didn’t want his lunch. Then I heard the heartbreaking news about this family. I burst into tears and also realize how lucky I am. Rest in Peace, Sam and Daddy Mummy, thank you so much for teaching me to appreciate every normal day I have with my son.
Thomas Yit said
May you all rest in peace.
Scarlett Ting said
Rest in peace, I am sorry this happened, and I hope you are together now, wherever you are.
Esteban said
I am trying not to cry but it is difficult after reading that. It is a love tragedy.
Rest in peace all of them.
Becy said
RIP beautiful family……The unconditional love of Neil and Kazumi is so tragic..yet I feel they are all now together in a really beautiful place.
Kit said
Rest In Peace… Neil, Kazumi and Sam.
Helene said
How sad this story is.
It is hard to comprehend for me, so I can’t imagine how those who knew Sam, Neil & Kazumi are feeling.
Thoughts and prayers to family and friends all the way from New Zealand
Sophie said
Oh my gawsh… that is so sad
sam was a brave little boy
may him and his parents happily rest in peace
Susan Wood said
I read this story in the news today and it’s tragically bittersweet devotion and what happened has my deepest condolences for the family and friends of these people.
Much love.
Fernando, Puerto Rico said
Rest in peace Sam, Kazumi and Neil… Words cannot describe the love for this parents for this child and the sad truth of letting him go,I bet they are all together now with no worries watching that beautiful smile of Sam, this is a true life lesson I will never forget
Bella, France said
My deepest sympathies to all the family, friends and carers of Sam and his loving and devoted parents.
May they now rest in peace together.
RSG said
This is one of the saddest things I have read. I sit with tears running down my face and can think of nothing to say except the world seems unfair, in the the worst possible way, at times.
I hope to never again complain about such ridiculous things as I have in the past.
RIP
xo
Al said
Au revoir, Sam, Kazumi, and Neil.
Nick said
Mere words seem so trite and banal when you hear the story of Sam, Neil and Kazumi. Let me just say I wish more people had had the chance of meeting you. Your love and devotion was example to us all. Rest in peace.
Cristina Martinez said
When I read this I dont knew who they were, but it breaks my heart. I dont understand why the doctors cant do anything for saving the life of Sam. When I read the decision the parents made make me cry more because I cant imagine living without the son they love so much. Is so unfair this lovely family have to pass this when there are ungrateful parents and kids who only destroy each other. And I know this family are in a better place where there is no pain and they can see their little boy running and playing with them… This is real a case of a true and inconditional love… Rest in Peace
Val said
I heard you on the radio this morning, friend of Sam, Neil and Kazzumi. This is so sad – pull together to support each other now and know that you did all you can for your friends.
Rachel said
I can’t explain how much this tragic tale has moved me, may Sam, Kazumi & Neil rest together in peace without the constraints of this world.
With love and sadness.
Arthur said
U2 sing: “This shitty world sometimes produces a rose,
the scent of it lingers and then it just goes”
Little Sam and his Mommy and Daddy.
Graham said
I heard the radio interview this morning on R4. As a parent I was so moved. I sit here in the office, tears in my eyes thinking how this tragic event puts all our ‘issues’ into perspective. God bless them now….
Jose Antonio said
Lo siento muchisimo, Que Dios este con vosotros, Descansen en Paz.
Kawamura said
サム君の笑顔の写真を見ると涙が込み上げます。かずみさん、ニールさん、サム君の冥福を祈ります。
Alice said
I believe Sam’s smile and his parents’love will always keep in people’s heart.
Tasha said
I never had the privilege of knowing Sam or his parent Neil and Kazumi, but I followed his progress via my and their good friend Henny and seeing photos of Sam’s winning smile always made me smile too.
They were an inspirational family who had overcome insurmountable odds in the years since Sam’s accident and they touched the lives of so many people around the world.
The profound sense of loss and hopelessness they must have felt on losing Sam breaks my heart and I hope that they are all now at peace together.
My thoughts and deepest sympathies are with their families and friends.
gemma said
que descansen en paz, y sean muy felices con su niño en la otra vida
Keith said
“May angels lead you in”
Ian said
This is such a sad and tragic story that I can think of nothing else at the moment.
I am not religious but I do know how strong the love for a child can be. No-one can really know how they would react if soemthing similar happened to them.
Truly this family’s situation puts other daily worries and concerns into perspective and tells us that we should cherish every moment that we are with our families.
Carole said
Like many others I have not had the privledge of knowing the family but it most definitely comes across that many peoples lives were enriched by Sam with his courage and determiation and that of the total love and devotion of his parents.
I very much hope and pray that Sam and his mummy and daddy are at peace together.
I pray that family, friends and carers can find the strengh to cope and support each other. My thoughts are with you all.
Rebekah from the United States said
I read the story this evening and I am just so saddened by this news — my heart goes out to this family and their many friends and all the people this family touched around the world. I hope so fervently that these parents have been reuinted with their son and that the pain and suffering are far behind them. The picture of this young family together, the husband’s gentle face and the mother’s bright smile, is just so heartbreaking. People all over the world are discovering this family’s story and feeling the terrible loss.
Alex said
Love lifts us up where we belong…..
Angels wherever you are, please help them rest in everlasting peace.
Paul Murray said
May the 3 of you rest in deserved peace. The turmoil you were in must have been understandably huge. Such sad news. I have just read in the papers in Ireland the reports and am deeply moved by this tragic event.
Donna said
Heartbreaking, no words seem right.
I hope you will always be together wherever you are.
R.I.P.
Ben Caspersz said
I met this family a year ago and they made an amazing impression on me – you could feel the love glowing from the three of them.
Words can’t explain how sad this story is.
Annie said
It’s such sad news to hear that the world has lost a loving family
May you all rest in peace
Mariko said
As a mother of little boy, I can only imagine the saddness Neil and Kazumi must had felt after the death of their lovely son.
The News broke my heart, I felt total saddness but at the same time, I felt to previlaged to know little about the family. Such an amazing family, full of braveness, love and care.
Wish all of them are togather in heaven.
RIP
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Denis Ireland said
I am in tears as I write this. May they all rest in peace now. They are together again but it should have been in this life. Life is bad sometimes. Why do good people have these problems?
Anonymous said
I’m a father of a special needs child. I dont I’m affraid believe in any after life. I do however, totally understand their feeling of not wanting to be in this world without their Sam. We are fortunate that our son has a loving brother and sister who, when the time probably comes, will I’m sure help us through the pain of what must be one of the worst things that can happen to loving parents. Without them who know what road we would find ourselves going down.
Rest in peace.
John said
I’m a father of a special needs child. I affraid, I dont believe in any after life. I do however totally understand their feeling of not wanting to be in this world without their Sam. We are fortunate that our son has loving a brother and sister who, when the time probably comes, will I’m sure help us through the pain of what must be one of the worst things that can happen to loving parents. Without them, who knows what road we find ourselves going down?
Rest in peace.
Simon-Project Electrician said
My deepest condolences to Neil & Kazumis family. Two of the nicest people you could ever wish to meet.
I am so sorry to hear of Sams passing & can understand fully their choice of not wishing to carry on without Sam in their life.