The Millstone Times April 2018

Meet Your Neighbor: Samuel Davis By Pam Teel

Sam was an educator before he retired two years ago. He taught Science at Trenton High School for 36 years; the very same high school he graduated from. As a science teacher he also had the privilege of teaching many children with special needs and even during the summer months he taught special needs children swimming lessons. He always felt teaching special needs children to be very rewarding. Just recently he went back to Mer- cer Elementary School; a special needs school, in Hamilton Township, and spoke to children from the third grade through the eighth grade. He was so impressed at how well behaved and attentive the children were and more impressed by the wonderful intelligent questions he received from them.

osing a loved one is heart wrenching. Unfortunately, major decisions must be made in the midst of shock and grief. Many people are making these decisions in advance, so their loved ones are not left trying to sort it all out. Pre-planning can save your family tremendous stress. Prearranging a funeral allows your family to be part of the decisionmaking, where every important detail is according to your wishes. Your personal records are organized, and your family does not bear the burden during this emotionally stressful time. Consider prearranging a funeral to reduce the emotional and financial worry to your family. In addition to spelling out your wishes you can also prepay for the arrangement which will guarantee your price. Our Funeral Directors have many years of experience and can ease your decision making with their knowledge. We are experts in Medicaid spenddowns as well. Bloomfield Cooper is the only funeral facility solely dedicated to the Jewish community. We understand the traditions, laws and Temple requirements. Your service is done according to Jewish standards within the timeframe you are comfortable with. We have a Mikvah for proper preparation and can assist with burials anywhere, including Israel. We have serviced the Jewish Community for over 40 years withmany in our staff coming from your local synagogues. Our 250-seat chapel is warm and inviting with comfortable pew seating. We offer a state of the art sound system and webcasting if desired. We also offer full monuments service on site. For more information about our services reach out to our preplanning director Sue Batko at 732-446-4242. You see, Sam has an alter ego, and his name is George Washington. On any given day Sam makes George Washington come to life again. Whether he’s lecturing in a school or a library, in front of a classroom of chil- dren or veterans, or at a historic site, Sam is one of the best George Washington impersonators in the greater Philly area. He’s been on a horse since he was five years old and since childhood he has had a lifelong love for the American Revolution and for America. Sam is a true Patriot who loves to bring George back from the grave to anyone who is willing to listen to him spew out Washington’s history and his pivotal role in the shaping of America. Sam has been portraying George Washington for over ten years now. A freemason for 35 years, Sam is also a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. Sam, his wife and daughter currently reside in Chesterfield. As a motivational speaker, he loves to enlighten audiences with the vast knowledge he has of George Wash- ington; knowledge such as Washington’s leadership skills, character, and quality of life, the Battles of Trenton and Princeton, and the Battles of NY and the orderly retreat through NJ, covering many different areas throughout the state. Sam has performed at the David Library for DAR, the Valley Forge National Park, the Bordentown Historical Society, Washington Crossing Park NJ, the Thomas Paine Society, the Chesterfield Elementary school, and the Sayen Elementary School, to name a few. With a commanding voice he inspires those in his hold like George Washington once did his troops. He not only brings entertainment to the audience but true history. If you are interested in having Sam, AKA George, speak at your event you can contact him at 609- 477 -3169 - g1776wash@aol.com. Visit his website at: generalgeorgewashington.com or visit him on facebook. “There is no greater reward that nothing can deprive me of and that is the consciousness of having done my duty with the strictest rectitude and most scrupulous exactness!” George Washington SamDavis aka George Washington at the Battle of Monmouth reenactment L

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