SAMUEL JOHN BUFFONE

We miss Sam tremendously. Recently I've given various interviews on my father, Orlando Letelier's case, and Sam has been always on my mind. He did so much for my family and International justice. What a great man. We and history will never forget you. God Bless

Sam Buffone was a great hero in my life, he did so much for my father Orlando, human rights , and helped make the world a better place. We miss him and love him always. Cristian Letelier

Sam Buffone was a champion of justice, tireless in his efforts to pursue truth and human dignity. He was and is the center piece of much of what we know today about the Letelier case. My family is eternally indebted to this great man. Thank you Sam.

I graduated with Sam in 1964. Quiet, gentle and intelligent. Always smiling.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Christine Cimino-Schubert

We were best friends in High School and Sam was in my wedding. After I came home from Viet Nam we lost touch which I regret deeply. Many fond memories

I went to law school with Sam at Georgetown. While always soft-spoken, everyone listened when Sam spoke. We were in the middle of the late 60s, early 70s, everything goes culture, and had to reconcile our permissive environment with our commitment to the law. Sam's solution was to creatively shape the law in a way where it could be used to achieve progressive goals. However, my most cherished memories where those outside of law school. It was an amazing time to be young, single, full of life,...

We will remember Sam as a visionary who stood for justice when the odds seemed slim. With tremendous vision and dedication Sam transformed and broadened the field of International justice.
In seeking justice for Orlando and Ronnie, Sam helped our family heal and allowed us to imagine the future.
None of us would be the same if not for his brilliant actions and constant optimism. We join Sam's family, colleagues sand friends in remembering a true hero of human rights and social...

Prayers and sympathy for your loss. Peace and love to you all. Nick and Sandy Mulone

Sam and I were fraternity brothers at the University of Pittsburgh. Sam was an absolutely great person to pal around with. He was a fun loving guy who always had a smile and a twinkle in his eye. What a terrific, impressive and eclectic body of professional work. Sad to see him gone.