Dr Samuel Juana Smith - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials

Let the memory of Dr Samuel be with us forever.

Passed away on February 7, 2021 in Freetown, Sierra Leone

This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Dr Samuel Smith. We will remember him forever.

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February 9, 2021

When great souls die,
the air around us becomes
light, rare, sterile.
We breathe, briefly.
Our eyes, briefly,
see with
a hurtful clarity☹️.
Our memory, suddenly sharpened,
examines,
gnaws on kind words
unsaid,
promised walks
never taken.

Great souls die and
our reality, bound to
them, takes leave of us.
Our souls,
dependent upon their
nurture,
now shrink, wizened.
Our minds, formed
and informed by their
radiance,
fall away.
We are not so much maddened
as reduced to the unutterable ignorance
of dark, cold caves

And when great souls die,
after a period peace blooms,
slowly and always
irregularly. Spaces fill
with a kind of
soothing electric vibration.
Our senses, restored, never
to be the same, whisper to us.
They existed. They existed.
We can be. Be and be
better. For they existed

Rest easy Doc, your soul will forever be in our hearts✊

February 9, 2021

Big bro , my supper Doc .......
No answer . God !!!!!!
Y so soon ?
Lots of work u have not accomplished ,
Family matters u have not settled ,my mentor , and adviser am done with the BSC nursing my graduation is next month Doc

Brother the smith family will forever miss u.
Your life touched so many lives we love u but Jesus loves u bet sleep and take your rest . Please give my regards to your uncle my dad Abel Juana Smith your dad and all d other family members.

February 9, 2021

Great men die but their legacies never do. Dr. Smith touched the lives of so many. Heaven has indeed received another angel. You will be dearly missed especially by the medical fraternity and memories of you will certainly remain indelible in our hearts. I was so priveledged to have served as General Secretary for SLMDA under your tenure as president. Your passion and commitment was indescribable. Rest well mentor.
Dr. Freddie Coker.

February 9, 2021

Dr Smith lived a productive and kind life.
His work for mankind will always be remembered.

Till we meet again,

Sleep on Dr Smith

Dr Kanu

February 9, 2021

Doc, you were a bright light that shone through the lives of many. Thank you for all you did to create an indelible print in our lives. For the 20 years or more that I knew you, you proved yourself well in everything you did. Your memories will be forever green. Sleep on and take your rest Dr. Samuel Juana Smith .

February 8, 2021

My mentor my role model my uncle is no more but your memories still lives on

February 8, 2021

Words cannot express my feeling for the loss of a very kind, caring and special soul. I will always appreciate that you were there for me. I will miss you very much. May God give your friends, family the rest of MOHS and Partners the strength to rejoice in the wonderful times that you had together and the memories that will always be in their hearts.
Rest in peace my Director, You will be in my memory forever Dr. Smith.

February 8, 2021

Sleep on Dr. Smith you have done all that the creator required from you since inception in contributing towards making the human race and the world a better place.......I know you are right at God's place taking your rest till we meet at that beautiful shore

February 8, 2021

It hard to good bye, see you no more to a caring, Loving , selfless ,man of the people, well organized, dedicated, talented , hardworking ,always available to touch human lives ,Dr. Samuel Juana Smith, Malaria Programme Ministry of Health, Friends Global fund PMI ..........and the entire family will always miss you. Sleep on Dr. Sleep and take your rest.

February 8, 2021

I got know Samuel Juana Smith in the 90's when we were at the same medical school in Ukraine he was a friend, a brother, and back home working with him he was a mentor and he really guide me I will really miss Dr Smith May his memory be a blessing

February 8, 2021

Dr Smith, what a sad loss. You were always soft spoken, smiling and would stop to chat.
Tributes have shown how many you touched. May you rest in perfect peace. Sallay

February 8, 2021

I came to know Dr Smith in 2015 while I was working with UNICEF. He was one of the few medical Doctors who was very discipline, dedicated and committed to his work. He has passion for his work and always willing and going the extra mile to ensure you succeed in your work. Then in 2018, I became more closer to Dr Smith while working with Health Poverty Action. He was very supportive and will do all he can to ensure all our activities are successful. He would be forever missed. A big loss to the health sector and the Country as a whole. Dr Smith, you have played your part and support many people to have decent lives through your dedication to duty. Now is time for you to take your rest and sleep until the resurrection day when Jesus will come take us home. Good night and take your rest.

February 8, 2021

You were an epitome of a true gentleman,mentor and wonderful lecturer. I learnt a great deal of selflessnes and dedication to work from your example. May the Almighty God forgive your mistakes and accept your good deeds. May you be granted a place beside the Most High.

February 8, 2021

Dr. Smith, you were nothing but a blessing to mankind! Have your rest Director

February 8, 2021

Dr. S J. Smith, you made my life to be as it is today. After God, its you that led me to have a successful family. You did it for me, my family and I a in deep mourning. May perpetual life shine you.
I'm currently shedding tears as I type. Everlasting life ..... Jesus has given to you everlasting life !!!!
I can't continue typing any more. Oh God ....

February 8, 2021

Oh Dr. My brother, it's a shock to know you're no more. You touched my life is so many ways, thank you for playing a key role in my career. I'll miss you dearly, may the Lord grant you eternal rest and may perpetual light shine upon you in Jesus name. Amen

February 8, 2021

Dr.Smith, you were one of the best DMO in Bombali, you cared for everyone and your love, support and mentorship was just the best, may the good Lord grant your gentle soul internal rest

February 8, 2021

Dr Smith!!! An Icon with vast experience in malaria programming.. Thanks for giving me (a nigerian) that maximum support I needed as a consultant with NMCP. I sincerely don't know what to type but you were exceptional. With tears I say thank you for the opportunity to work closely with you and your dynamic team. I pray your soul finds rest with your creator Sir. My family& I can never forget you..Our hearts are broken again...Adieu.

February 8, 2021

Dr. Smith, an elder brother, senior colleague, true friend and people’s person, rest in our savior’s arms. For over twenty years you have demonstrated love and support to anybody that crossed your path. I do remember your prayers and support when I lost my mum two years ago, I still recall your calls and text messages when I was in quarantine for28days. One of the few senior colleague that will always reach out in good and bad times within MOHS. Our teacher, mentor and prayer partner. I am still reading your new year prayers for me and my family. Thank you for your show of love and kindness to us all. We will forever miss you. RIPP Dr. Smith.

February 8, 2021

Dr Smith was a dynamic, strong and hard working man. His death is a bitter pill for us to swallow.

It’s no secret he was a workaholic and gave his best to the fight against Malaria.

He inculcated the spirit of team work at NMCP and supported us all to be managers in our own right.

He was always willing to give a listening ear with his hand folded on his chest followed with genuine advice.

He respected all with no boundaries.

He was a fatherly figure. Caring, giving, friendly, very outspoken but did not compromise his work.

What a loss to his family, programme, MoHS and the country.

I feel fortunate and privileged to have worked closely with him and grateful for the guidance and experience gained from him.

I can go on and on...

Rest Well from your Labor Dr. Samuel Juana Smith.

Sorely Missed. SPA

February 8, 2021

A passionate advocate of Pharmacovigilance is gone. We will miss all your support and advice to the national pharmacovigilance centre of the Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone. Sleep on and take your rest. RIP Dr. Smith.

February 8, 2021

Dr. Samuel Juana Smith! You were a great friend, a fine professional and a passionate MD. I personally admired your integrity, work ethic and passion for healthcare service delivery in SL. My country has certainly lost a bright mind and a great servant. At NMSA, we will forever remember you for the pathway you created for us; the counsel you guided us with; the comfort you inspired in us. Your openness to new energy and innovative ideas was brilliant. Go take your rest my good friend!! I will definitely miss your pats on the back and that laughter. May your gentle soul RIPP!! May God grant peace and comfort to the family you left behind......

February 8, 2021

We came from God and to God we shall return. Rest well Dr. Smith.
You were a supportive elder bro who believed in people's ability to complete tasks. Till we meet again, rest in power

February 8, 2021

You were such a mentor. Nobody crosses your path and remain the same. You met NMCP at a height but took it to higher heights. You will forever be missed.
Sleep on Dr. Smith and take your rest in the Lord

February 8, 2021

At a time like this with a heavy heart and tears falling from my eyes all I could say is thank you Jesus and rest in peace my beloved brother, solicitor, advocate, mentor, boss and a team builder, I was always in your memory and so your memory will forever be in my heart till we meet again on that beautiful shows sleep on my beloved and take your final rest. To the entire family God will take care of you.

February 8, 2021

You were so helpful, generous and kind. Thank you for supporting my research with all the data I needed. May God rest your soul peacefully. You'll forever be missed Dr. Smith. It is well!
#gonebutnotforgotten
#foreverinourhearts

February 8, 2021

The MOHS will surely miss a hero and leader.

February 8, 2021

You were a beacon of hope and encouragement to most of us (COMAHS students), and helped us through the stressful COMAHS course with laughter and fatherly/brotherly love.
This is a path we are all meant to take, yet we feel the pains of your sudden departure. May light perpetual shine on you and may your soul rest in perfect peace.

Forever in our memories one of our best lecturers.

February 8, 2021

Oh, God !!!! Oh, Death!!! We came with nothing in this world and will surely go without anything. I can still reminisce his laughter and he would say Gerald, my great man. Always smiling and very serious when advocating (in fact he is very strategic in that area). We shall surely miss you. Sleep and take your rest big boss

February 8, 2021

YOU WERE AN EXCEPTIONAL PERSONALITY.
CONTINUE TO REST IN PEACE DR. SAMUEL J. SMITH.

February 8, 2021

Your candle burned out long before, your legend ever will!! The NMCP will sorely miss you.

February 8, 2021

Dr Smith, my friend and my colleague. News of your passing left me crying for the rest of the very sad day yesterday. It is a terrible loss for your family and your country. It was such an honor and a privilege to work with you. You always fought for your people and your country and I admire you so much for that. You were a true mountain lion (Sierra Leone) for your country. The world is a poorer place without you in it, and we will surely miss your dedication to saving lives. I will miss you dearly for these qualities and also for your wonderful laugh -- infectious in the best way! I am heartbroken. May your memory be a blessing.

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February 26, 2021

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February 25, 2021

You finally laid to rest,may the peace of God be with you,and may light perpetual shine upon you,we have already missed you and never to be forgotten, may your gentle soul rest in perfect peace, sleep and take a rest Doc...

February 24, 2021

Dear boss, this is hard!!! We cannot imagine that this is the end. No more you in the office, in meetings,on the phone!!! No more of that loud infectious laugh, no more of the palava. As you were laid to rest today, all I could think was to say thank you. Thank you for instilling in me a confidence I never knew I had, for believing in me, for instilling in me a sense of responsibility and commitment to my job, my profession and the country as a whole. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to capacitate myself in any way you could. Recently when you were on leave and I sought advice from you on some work that we were doing you replied " I want the team to think out of the box without me, you are all managers in your own right". Little did we know that we would soon lose our reference point! But one thing I know for sure, we will not lose the knowledge you instilled in us. We will take comfort in the legacies you left behind!!! Thank you so much sir for giving me the opportunity to have worked with you. Rest well Dr Samuel Juana Smith

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Dr. Samuel Juana Smith and Dr. Betty Udom of RBM then

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February 23, 2021

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Vote of Thanks Memorial for the late Dr. Samuel Juana Smith, former Director-DPC and Programme Mana

February 23, 2021

Good afternoon all,

On behalf of Management and Staff of NMCP and the RBM Partnership, I want to thank God Almighty for His mercy and grace over us and for making it possible for us to actualise this memorial in honour of the late Dr. Samuel Juana Smith, former Director-DPC and Programme Manager-NMCP, MoHS.

To all Sympathisers and Partners, we are grateful you are able to make it this ceremony despite your busy schedules coupled with COVID-19 pandemic fight. Some sympathisers would have loved to be physically present, but could not due to circumstances beyond their control but rather joined through virtual connection. This demonstrates the high level of partnership between you as individuals or organisations/institutions, the NMCP and the Ministry of Health and Sanitation.

This partnership has been strengthened over the years by the late Dr. Samuel Juana Smith through his management and leadership with the hope of eliminating and finally eradicating malaria in Sierra Leone. He always emphasized to us that the fight against malaria cannot be won without stronger partnership.

On behalf of the MoHS, NMCP and the RBM Partnership, I thank you very much and may God richly bless you abundantly.

To the NMCP staff and RBM Partnership, I will be remiss in my duty if I fail to appreciate and thank you all. Thank you for all your efforts in putting this activity together.

The late Dr. Samuel Juana Smith believed in team work and capacity building. He usually advised and encouraged us on team work and to think out of the box focusing on achievement of set targets. To promote team work, some of his exact words he usually told us was, “do it the Arsenal way”. I will go on and on, on and on but time could not permit me.

I want to thank the leadership and the entire MoHS. A special thanks to the NMCP staff for standing by him to ensure that we achieve our set targets as a team and move malaria fight from grass to an admirable level.

Finally, I want to thank myself for taking this bold step to stand here and give this vote of thanks.

May the soul of Dr. Samuel Juana Smith and souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in perfect peace. Amen. God bless us all.

John Seppeh

SME Officer

NMCP/MoHS

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