Samuel Yu

Frederick lost a true creative visionary, talented photographer and journalist and hometown hero with the death of Sam Yu. He was a great photographer, journalist and community hero. Thanks for everything, Sam!

Sammy and I went to Church together, as I don't get the paper anymore, a lot gets by me, I am so sorry to read of Sammys passing , he like me was quiet and stayed to himself, I always thought a lot of him, a true gentleman, so sorry to the family.

I met Sam on our first day of first grade @ North Frederick, we made fast friends and were in the same class for the next six years. Many playdates, although we didn´t know that term then, for many years. Sam´s parents were so gracious. We continued sharing most classes @ Elm Street and TJ. Sam is one of the most intelligent individuals I have ever met. He was also one of the most inquisitive as well. He didn´t miss much and was always seeking knowledge and rationality. But most of all I...

i remember sam he was a great guy always visable always out there he is what a american citizen should be what a news paper reporter should be i was proud to know him

When we moved to Clarksburg in 1979 and started taking the FNP not a day went by that we didn't see a photo, and, in many cases, more than one, credited to Sam Yu. The people we met in our new hometown who had been taking the paper in the years before we got there would always ask us did you see the latest photos from Sam and, of course, we would say yes. After all his years at the FNP, one could call Sam a legend. The FNP was lucky to have Sam for all those years and their readers were...

Sam Yu has left a wonderful legacy for Frederick to remember him by. As former Heartly House CEO and MD legislator, I had many Sam memories. I remember he took a picture of President Clinton and me at an historic 2002 Gun Safety bill signing in the MD State House.. one of many pictures he took wearing his signature vest. Sam was always calm and professional. We are fortunate to have his photo legacy live on.

Sorry for your loss. Sam photographed my mother and I when she was about 83 years old. A very nice man and good photographer. I always enjoyed seeing his pictures in the Frederick News Post