Mike Ward
Mrs. Barb, Debbie and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of Sam. What a wonderful man he was. As you may remember, I worked for Sam many years ago 1974-75.
At the young age of 15, Sam took me under his wing and taught me so many things most folks couldn’t begin to understand about farming, a certain way he wanted that field prepared to plant, a certain way to harvest and a certain way to care for the equipment, it was always the right way.
He was one of the best mentors I ever had and I went on to manage several farms in my later years. He was always a part of me and had helped shape the man I had become, I never forgot all the knowledge he instilled in me and he crossed my mind often over the years ...
May God bless you all.
Mike Ward - Benton, Ill.