Samuel B. Hanser

Dear Suzanne,
Max sent this to me, and even though time has passed since Sam's death, I wanted to let you know how profoundly sorry I am to hear of this loss. There is nothing worse than losing a child. Everything I read tells me that he led an extraordinary life. I am so sorry.

My heart has broken discovering today that Sam is not with us now. I had the pleasure to know Sam as a dear friend in Boston where we grew up, help convince him that Parson's might be a good idea for growth, saw him design in New York. But I'm saddened that I did not get to know him as a therapist and as a practicing healer-what I saw him as back then. It makes sense to me he was a healer, practiced mindfully and strove to serve others. I know that he helped many people and enriched lives as he did mine just by being himself. I recall when I first heard "We can heal ourselves" and the idea for a center that could teach others to do it. (I think originally he set it floating on the Hudson which I thought brilliant). Sam will be always remembered with light. I recall he loved his sister dearly. I am envious of those of you who knew Sam while he lived in California, where I live now. I hope he enjoyed it as much as I do and I'd like him to know that he will be missed by the many people he touched and I'll always remembered him fondly as a student of life. (Warm hug)

I had the privilege of being a teacher to Sam at Parsons School of Design and a personal friend. I am blessed to have experienced his clarity and transformation from student to master of compassion intuition grace and love. I am so sad to hear of the loss of such a rare and bright light. I will always hold him near to my heart.

Dear Jane,
This is the National Eczema Association (NEA). I wanted to let you know that Payson & Janyce Greene have donated money to NEA in "Memory Of" Samuel. The Greene's noted as such on their donation. I wanted to let you know their donation helps tremendously in our research on eczema!

Best Wishes to the family of Samuel Hanser,

The National Eczema Association

Dear Suzanne and Family,

I had the honor of knowing Sam when he was beginning his journey of discovery into knowing who he would be as a man, a writer, an artist, and as a human being who would bring the world to a warmer, richer place.

My memories of Sam are as clear and colorful today as they were on the days they became memories. The space that Sam made on this earth will remain his, like a gentle breeze moving across my mind when I am in need of a sweet thought or a calming sigh. I am sure, so often, that Sam is still close, still nurturing, still the healing breath of peace for me when one is needed. He was always such a presence in life, and so he will remain. To find him now, I need only look within.