Lindsay found this carved into a large piece of slate at the top of the Honister Pass in the Lake District, where both his grandfathers grew up. It seemed perfect for Sam.
Not how did he die
But how did he live
Not what did he gain
But what did he give
These are the units to
The worth of a man as a man
Regardless of birth
Not what was his church
Nor what was his creed
But had he befriended those
really in need
Was he ever ready with a word of good cheer
To bring back a smile, to banish a tear
Not what did the sketch in the newspaper say
But how many were sorry when he passed away
Anon