Mr. Sam (Dadaroo) Passed Suddenly Yesterday !
05-25-2016, 08:11 PM
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Mr. Sam (Dadaroo) Passed Suddenly Yesterday !
Last UPDATE I spoke this morning, June 13th, with Sam's wife, Debbie, and shared with her the sentiments expressed here. She confirmed that Sam only consulted a doctor when he was so ill that he could not work. So preventive medicine was not one of his priorities. I share this only as a reminder and one of Sams, legacies to all of us to get regular physicals including stress tests and scans. She and Lauren are getting by and do have a lot of support from church, friends and family. It has been 3 weeks.
Dave
It is with a very great sense of personal loss that I share this sad news with all of his friends here on the forum.
I just spoke with Sam's wife, Debbie. According to her, he died suddenly of a massive coronary while at work as a consultant at the nuclear power plant, I believe it was the Oconee plant here in SC.
San Bailey, Dadaroo to us, like many others here, devoted countless hours to helping the less informed of us. He was both an electrical and nuclear engineer. Since he lived so close, I spent time with him working on cars and grew fond of his wit and dry sense of humor. His loss is truly very personal and saddening. In addition to his Corvette, he had a pristine Pantera and a number of other cars. An Irishman through and through, Sam liked a beer and a good cigar now and then!
Sam leaves behind his wife Debbie and his beloved 18-year-old daughter who will graduate from high school as Class Valedictorian in absentia Friday.
Sam's funeral will be held at Ft. Jackson on Saturday at 1100. I expect his obit to be in the Columbia, SC newspaper.
If you wish, please post to other forums. Sam will be missed.
David
Dave
It is with a very great sense of personal loss that I share this sad news with all of his friends here on the forum.
I just spoke with Sam's wife, Debbie. According to her, he died suddenly of a massive coronary while at work as a consultant at the nuclear power plant, I believe it was the Oconee plant here in SC.
San Bailey, Dadaroo to us, like many others here, devoted countless hours to helping the less informed of us. He was both an electrical and nuclear engineer. Since he lived so close, I spent time with him working on cars and grew fond of his wit and dry sense of humor. His loss is truly very personal and saddening. In addition to his Corvette, he had a pristine Pantera and a number of other cars. An Irishman through and through, Sam liked a beer and a good cigar now and then!
Sam leaves behind his wife Debbie and his beloved 18-year-old daughter who will graduate from high school as Class Valedictorian in absentia Friday.
Sam's funeral will be held at Ft. Jackson on Saturday at 1100. I expect his obit to be in the Columbia, SC newspaper.
If you wish, please post to other forums. Sam will be missed.
David
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05-25-2016, 08:19 PM
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It is with a very great sense of personal loss that I share this sad news with all of his friends here on the forum.
I just spoke with Sam's wife, Debbie. According to her, he died suddenly of a massive coronary while at work as a consultant at the nuclear power plant, I believe it was the Oconee plant here in SC.
San Bailey, Dadaroo to us, like many others here, devoted countless hours to helping the less informed of us. He was both an electrical and nuclear engineer. Since he lived so close, I spent time with him working on cars and grew fond of his wit and dry sense of humor. His loss is truly very personal and saddening. In addition to his Corvette, he had a pristine Pantera and a number of other cars. An Irishman through and through, Sam liked a beer and a good cigar now and then!
Sam leaves behind his wife Debbie and his beloved 18-year-old daughter who will graduate from high school as Class Valedictorian in absentia Friday.
Sam's funeral will be held at Ft. Jackson on Saturday at 1100. I expect his obit to be in the Columbia, SC newspaper.
If you wish, please post to other forums. Sam will be missed.
David
I just spoke with Sam's wife, Debbie. According to her, he died suddenly of a massive coronary while at work as a consultant at the nuclear power plant, I believe it was the Oconee plant here in SC.
San Bailey, Dadaroo to us, like many others here, devoted countless hours to helping the less informed of us. He was both an electrical and nuclear engineer. Since he lived so close, I spent time with him working on cars and grew fond of his wit and dry sense of humor. His loss is truly very personal and saddening. In addition to his Corvette, he had a pristine Pantera and a number of other cars. An Irishman through and through, Sam liked a beer and a good cigar now and then!
Sam leaves behind his wife Debbie and his beloved 18-year-old daughter who will graduate from high school as Class Valedictorian in absentia Friday.
Sam's funeral will be held at Ft. Jackson on Saturday at 1100. I expect his obit to be in the Columbia, SC newspaper.
If you wish, please post to other forums. Sam will be missed.
David
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05-25-2016, 08:26 PM
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Wow, so sorry to hear. My condolences to his family!
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05-25-2016, 08:30 PM
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sad to hear, he was a good guy
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05-25-2016, 08:41 PM
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Le Mans Master
Ohhh Nooo... What a LOSS for the forum and mostly for his family...
He WILL be missed
He WILL be missed
05-25-2016, 08:45 PM
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Melting Slicks
I was just reading one of his posts yesterday. There are a few people here who when I see there name pop up, I read the post because what they have to say is worth reading. I never knew him but I certainly respect him. He will be missed.
So sad that it happened days before his daughter's graduation which should have been a happy time.
My condolences to his family.
So sad that it happened days before his daughter's graduation which should have been a happy time.
My condolences to his family.
05-25-2016, 09:03 PM
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1/4 mile/AutoX
This is horrible news, very very sad indeed, you will be missed greatly !!!! My condolences to his family !!!
05-25-2016, 09:17 PM
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Drifting
For those in the nuclear industry here is the report from the NRC - not sure this is Sam but the timing all seems right. Just thought you might want to know.
Power Reactor Event Number: 51954
Facility: SUMMER
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [ ] [ ]
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-AP1000,[3] W-AP1000
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL MOORE
HQ OPS Officer: BETHANY CECERE Notification Date: 05/24/2016
Notification Time: 15:28 [ET]
Event Date: 05/24/2016
Event Time: 12:50 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/24/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
EUGENE GUTHRIE (R2DO)
SHANA HELTON (NRR)
WILLIAM GOTT (IRD)
Unit SCRAM Code RX CRIT Initial PWR Initial RX Mode Current PWR Current RX Mode
1 N Y 100 Power Operation 100 Power Operation
Event Text
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO ONSITE FATALITY NOT RELATED TO WORK
"At approximately 1250 [EDT], a contract employee was found unresponsive in [their] personal vehicle located in the parking lot outside of the owner controlled area. The Fairfield County Coroner arrived on-site and declared the individual deceased at 1345. The fatality was due to an apparent personal medical issue and not work related."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
The licensee has notified State of South Carolina Department of Labor - OSHA.
Power Reactor Event Number: 51954
Facility: SUMMER
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [ ] [ ]
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-AP1000,[3] W-AP1000
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL MOORE
HQ OPS Officer: BETHANY CECERE Notification Date: 05/24/2016
Notification Time: 15:28 [ET]
Event Date: 05/24/2016
Event Time: 12:50 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/24/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
EUGENE GUTHRIE (R2DO)
SHANA HELTON (NRR)
WILLIAM GOTT (IRD)
Unit SCRAM Code RX CRIT Initial PWR Initial RX Mode Current PWR Current RX Mode
1 N Y 100 Power Operation 100 Power Operation
Event Text
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO ONSITE FATALITY NOT RELATED TO WORK
"At approximately 1250 [EDT], a contract employee was found unresponsive in [their] personal vehicle located in the parking lot outside of the owner controlled area. The Fairfield County Coroner arrived on-site and declared the individual deceased at 1345. The fatality was due to an apparent personal medical issue and not work related."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
The licensee has notified State of South Carolina Department of Labor - OSHA.
05-25-2016, 09:18 PM
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Melting Slicks
18 year old daughter, he was a younger man than I thought, wise beyond his years I'm sure. Wish I had known him better. Perhaps we should all give our wives a kiss and our kids an extra hug today for we are all just a breath away from what Sam experienced today. He will be missed by family and friends alike and by people like me who just took it for granted he would be around at least as long as myself.
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05-25-2016, 09:30 PM
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Drifting
Real sorry and shocked to hear that. He was a genuine asset to this forum, knowledgeable, kind, and well respected, and will be sorely missed on here and on the outside.. Sincere condolences to his family.
