He said the last two years of his life, since his diagnosis, were his happiest, as he used them to help animals who had nothing, and it gave him great joy to see chimpanzees, elephants, and even a "gay" bull find freedom from harm because he had worked with PETA to get them all out of hideous circumstances.
"I think Sam died with a smile on his face, knowing that elephants were on their way out of the circus, something that, together with the closure of SeaWorld, he dreamt of and talked about all the time. PETA President Ingrid Newkirk on the passing of PETA Honorary Director Sam Simon: A more compassionate future draws ever more near because of his legacy of generosity.” Sam led by example and showed us all what bravery, kindness, and determination truly were. He never missed an opportunity to speak up for those in need.
His heart was as great as his sense of humor. “Sam was a heroic humanitarian whose selfless generosity and boundless courage inspired countless people around the world to be kinder to animals-and each other. Nathan Runkle, Mercy for Animals president: This week’s visit will have a special meaning.Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. On the anniversary of his passing, let us remember Sam and all of his work in creating a more compassionate world.Įach week since my dear friend Sam’s death, I visit him at Westwood Memorial Park in Los Angeles. Sam lived for almost three years beyond the date predicted by his doctors, and has called those the best years of his life because he spent them helping others. In honor of Sam’s boundless philanthropy, I presented him with the Albert Schweitzer Award at LCA’s 30-year-anniversary gala in 2014 the following year, after Sam’s death, I created LCA’s Sam Simon Award which will be given annually to people who show extraordinary compassion for animals. The unit conducts undercover investigations of factory farms, slaughterhouses and other cruel facilities to expose and stop animal abuse. Sam also donated generously to animal rights organizations - including LCA, which formed the Sam Simon Special Investigations Unit in 2014. He wanted to see the animals walk on grass for the first time in their lives. Sam purchased entire roadside zoos and circuses – which house animals in sickening conditions and train with violent, painful methods - and sent the animals to sanctuaries. He created the Sam Simon Foundation to find new homes for death-row dogs, and the Feeding Families program to feed hungry families nutritious, vegan meals. Sam vowed to make the most of every day he had left, and focused all of his energy into easing the suffering of both humans and animals. Sam, co-creator of The Simpsons television show, learned that he had late-stage colon cancer in 2012 and was told by doctors he had three to six months to live. Sam may be gone, but I will never forget his wit, great humor and incredible acts of kindness. Tuesday, Mamarks the one-year anniversary of my good friend Sam Simon’s untimely death at age 59. PSA & Print Ads by Christopher Ameruoso.
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