Sam Rigling

Aloha! Thinking of the "greatest generation"! Fondly remembering your audaciousness expressed through your vibrant art! Your life was blessed and we were all better for knowing you! God Bless Sam!

I was 20 and working as a waitress in Port Aransas Texas when I saw one of his wonderful paintings. At the time I didn't have the 300 dollars to buy one. I am 53 and I have longed for it ever since. I am watching closely online now. So sorry for the loss of this talented artist.

Aloha! We recall fond memories of Sam and Edith in California and Hawaii. Our condolences to the family and to Edith Sloane. Sam will be missed. Mahalo Sam for sharing your joie de vive ... Stephen & Diane Wellman

My sympathy is extended to my childhood neighbor and classmate, Ann, and to the Rigling family. Best,
Beverly Egan Houston

I'm really going to miss looking in his window and seeing him in his chair, while delivering his mail!! I truly lost a one of a kind customer. Prayers to his family!

So sorry for your loss. We lost Daddy in 2004 mother, and Beverly 2 years ago. Larry is living with me in Destin,Fl. Please tell everyone hello. Jan Lofton Roberts

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Sam Rigling our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Sam. And to Sam it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and...