Susan and Family, I think about you guys often and hope that you have found some peace and joy despite the unbearable heartache of Sam's passing. He was such a special kid! I remember those years we spent celebrating birthdays, book club, and snow days in Broadhurst with a smile!

forever in our hearts.

Thinking of you today Sam, just saw the cutest photo of you and Nate that Nate posted today. 

Remembering your beautiful smile and your love of music.

Thinking of you today. Miss your sweet smile!

I think about your family often, and especially today. Happy Birthday to Sam! I hope Jason, Susan, Nate, and the rest of your family are doing ok. Hugs, Kirsten

Dear Susan, Jason, and Nate,

Your family is always in my prayers, and especially today. Quin and I just were just reminiscing about birthday parties, sledding down the big hill, and Sam's gorgeous smile! xoxo, Kirsten

thinking of you today, forever in our hearts.

Thinking of Sam today and his kind spirit, sense of humor and his great card tricks. Sending his family extra big hugs today.

We have missed you Sam. I dream about you with Nate. I wish you were still here with your family but I know you are watching over them. We love you Sam.

Thinking of you today Sam, your sweet smile, your funny videos, and all your fabulous magic tricks. You are greatly missed Sam.

I did not know Sam very well and I don't think he knew me either but after hearing the news it left quite the impact on me. Seeing the the effect it had on others made me realize how important life is. His story gave me motivation to fight my own battle and keep my head up. Sam's memory will live on with those he has touched.

Susan and Nate, I am so, so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Sam as a leader and helper on the ski bus - Great kid, beautiful young man. He touched many with his infectious smile. Sam will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers go out to Sam's friends and family.

Sam was always well dressed in a button up shirt. He led by example and was always willing to take on tasks other students did not want to do. He brought a calm into the room when he entered. He will be missed dearly.

One of those kids where all he needed was the project and the materials , and off he would go, always creating something unique, and really fun to see. He had a little spark. It was a privilege to have him as an art student. Sadness at his loss , but will always remember Sam.

Sam was such a smart, funny and talented young man. The common thing I keep hearing when anyone talks about him, is his smile-and ability to share that smile with everyone he met. It is a rare person who can touch so many lives with joy and humor. I hope that we can all try to capture a small piece of that joyful spirit that shone so very brightly in Sam. Maybe if we all work a bit, to bring a smile to the world in the ready way that he did, his light will continue to shine within us. Sam, you will be sorely missed.

I always enjoyed watching Sam on the soccer field. He was a hard worker and everyone liked him. I couldn't help but notice how very handsome he was and always charming.:) I loved that his younger brother Nate was often at Sam's games and that really showed me how much Nate must have looked up to him. One couldn't help but pick up on his playful/ fun loving nature. A tribute to the person that Sam was can be noted by the incredible impact he had on so many in the short time he walked among us. Thinking of you and praying for your dear family.

I love watching Sam comming down the culdesac, always a big smile on his face, lighting up any day or situation. Waving and calling out to us from the street, greeting us with funny remarks that we could hear from any room in the house with doors and windows wide open on warm summer days. You did nothing but elevated us. We love you and we'll see you in heaven one day. Thank you for your blessings. I cherish everyone.

An incredibly vibrant and fun young man. I always looked forward to him coming in the door of my classroom. Truly one of the reasons I love teaching is getting to hang out with people like Sam. He will never be forgotten.

We will miss your beautiful smile, kind heart, and gentle spirit. You will be greatly missed and will be in our hearts and on our minds forever.