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Are you going to change the names of bad comments to Taylor or JR again? Guess you had to do something to get your "comment" numbers up, didn't ya?
Sam Vincent was a good man. He certainly didn't drive around drunk with a loaded gun in his car illegally, that's for sure.
I have known Sam for almost thirty years; he was truly an unselfish servant to his fellow citizens of Wicomico County. He was a model prosecutor and a model human being; he will be greatly missed by all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and colleagues.
Seventeen years ago my wife and I were victims of home arson. (I knew the perpetrator). Because we had been asleep when the fire was set, Sam Vincent sought a charge of attempted murder. The system had it changed to wreckless endangerment. The end result was a jail sentence of less than a year. That outcome seemed to have upset Mr. Vincent almost as much as it did us.
Sam Vincent worked with us every step of the way. He encouraged us to contact him with any questions or concerns. He called us periodically to see how we were doing. He carefully explained how the system worked. He encouraged each of us to write a victim's impact statement; these were read at the trial. He was clearly a victim's advocate.
Although the experience was unsettling, particularly to my wife, Sam Vincent saw us through it. I have never forgotten his compassion. What a blessing he was to the State's Attorney's office!
Sam was a stand up guy. Everyone who knew him respected the heck out of him. He will be sorely missed.
As a defense attorney in this town, you always knew that Sam would make you work hard because no one worked harder than him. Fair but tough would be words to describe him. However, as a citizen of this county, you could always rest easy knowing Sam was keeping you safe. Thank you sir. You were truly one of a kind.
As recent as this week, I had the honor and privilege to observe Sam's professionalism, legal acumen and kindness with a victim--it was inspiring to see all of those characteristics come together as an example of the highest legal standard. I count myself very fortunate to have known him.
I first met Sam and his Brother Carl in DeMolay in the 70s. I knew then Sam was going to be something big, with the ambition and self determination he displayed as a young man. Later on we became Master Masons of Salisbury A.F.& A.M. and a trued Brother he was. Sam most likely would have become Wicomico States Attorney no doubt in my mind. This county will also suffer over our loss of him. God speed Sam, we shall all return.
I would run into Sam from time to time downtown. Each time, a warm smile, a friendly hello was exchanced with my old friend from elementary school. I would think to myself about how kind and bright he and his brother, Carl, were in elementary school and how much he was now doing for our community. I recently congratulated him on his decision to run for office. He would have had my vote. My prayers are with his family and his close friends at this very difficult time. God bless you all, including the others who were injured and their families.
RIP Sir, you work here is done, but the lives you've impacted will be felt for a long time, both for the good and the bad guy/girl.
May God be with your family and friends as they mourn, and may we celebrate a life given in service to our community.
Unfortunately Wicomico County has been cut short of a truly outstanding Attorney and Citizen. Sam was certainly a fine Attorney, but more importantly he was a humble man, who worked hard and did not expect a golden ticket, Sam Worked hard every day he earned respect the old school way. My Prayers go out to his family as Sam being Sam, he was devoted his family, enjoyed a prosperous career that was just in its infancy. (IMHO). Sam would have changed Wicomico county for the good.
You know - it's still shocking. I am deeply saddened and will miss Sam immensely. My prayers go out to his family and all of his friends. The only comfort we may have is knowing Sam made it to heaven and was greeted with open, loving arms.
Sam and I went to Salisbury State together. I will always remember him as the kind young man who sang in the choir. As we graduated and went on our separate journeys, I would often see him at the courthouse or downtown. It was always a pleasure to say hello and exchange a few words with him. It was such a shock when I read the headline in Saturday's paper. My heart broke at the loss of this fine man. He will be sorely missed by everyone who had the honor to know him....from which ever side of the table they experienced him. God speed my friend Sam. Heaven is surely been made richer with your arrival and earth is mourning her loss. Deborah S Reithmuller
I want the citizens of our great Eastern Shore to know that there was so much more to Sam Vincent than just being a prosecutor. Sam Vincent was one of the most decent and honorable people I have ever known and we were friends for nearly 40 years.
We met through an organization called the Order of DeMolay, a group that teaches the virtues of brotherly love, reverence for sacred things, courtesy, comradeship, fidelity, and patriotism. In both his personal life and his professional life Sam lived by those virtues on a daily basis.
As an adult, Sam continued as a DeMolay advisor to a generation of young men in Worcester and Wicomico counties. My own three sons called him “Dad Sam” and he was a father figure to many other young men he advised over the years.
Sam was a Past Master of Wicomico Masonic Lodge in Salisbury and was proud of his work with that organization. He was actively involved in the Methodist Church in his community, and truly loved the fellowship there. He was a devoted husband, son and brother.
For over 20 years Sam mentored young prosecutors, guiding and teaching them. He served one term as an at-large member of the Maryland State's Attorneys Association, a position normally reserved for a prosecutor from one of Maryland's metropolitan counties.
There is no doubt that Sam was a skilled and respected prosecutor, but everyone should know that he was first and foremost great man and an honorable human being. I will truly miss him and I feel blessed to know he was my friend.
May God bless his mother, wife and brother during these horrible days.
Joel Todd
Worcester County State's Attorney
I worked with Sam in the courthouse for many years. He was the hardest working prosecutor in the SAO's office, and the nicest, most personable human I think I have every met. I especially enjoyed seeing him in the courtroom, hearing the quiet, but pointed barbs at opposing counsel, and then quickly apologizing. He was incredibly organized in court, building a case in a manner which anyone could follow logically, although I always flinched when I saw his office - papers and files stacked everywhere, yet he knew exactly where everything was. He always took the time to speak, help however he could, and treated everyone with respect. I am proud to call him my friend, and I will miss his presence in my workday forever. Rest in peace, Sam, and keep looking out for those of us left behnd.
I miss you Sam. This world has changed for all of us without you in it.
You were a tremendous example of how a man should be. I hope that I can live up to half of your shadow.
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