Samuel Butterfield

So very sorry to hear of Sam's passing, with much love and support for Elizabeth, Fox and your extended family.

What a short but so rich and accomplished life. He lived well, which makes this all the sadder. We need more Sams. Not fewer. My heart goes out to Liz and Fox and all of Sam's family and friends.

Mornings were always colorful when Sam came over for his ride to school. His vocabulary and opinions never ceased to amaze me. Our hearts ache with sadness for Elizabeth and Fox.

I did not have the privilege of personally knowing this amazing young man, but I did have the honor of reading his many stories online. His work lives on. My thoughts are with his parents, family and friends.

How my heart aches to learn of Sam's death. Such a beautiful spirit, such a loving family. To Elizabeth, Fox and family -- sending you our love. Always. May his memory be a blessing.
Joy and Brock

The love you and Sam shared in so many ways lives on, and it has inspire those of us who knew so well the joys and the challenges that together you confronted together with grace and courage. With love, Melissa

What a loss. Sam was so bright and funny-a whirlwind of excited ideas and thoughts. I remember our time and talks together in the classroom and working on the Harborlight fondly. God bless.

Our hearts go out to Sam's parents, Elizabeth and Fox. They are wonderful neighbors and exemplary people. May you be granted peace during this difficult time. With love,
Vaughn, Heather, Logan, Emy, Wyatt, & Ashton

Sam's extraordinary gifts will continue to reach beyond those lucky enough to have known him in person, thanks to his wonderful journalism. I am thinking of you every day, and sending broken-hearted love--

Having known Sam primarily through some of his many friends, including my grandchildren, i know of the love and admiration they had for him. My heart goes out to them and to his grieving family at this agonizing time.

- Connie Gorfinkle, Hull, Massachusetts

An amazing young man who packed so much into such a short time. Elizabeth, Fox and all his family and friends, my heart aches with sadness.

Just wanted to express my sympathy to Sam's family. I know how proud his parents were of his accomplishments, and I can see why after reading all he did in such a short time.

Thinking of Sam's family.
Warmly, Linda K. Wertheimer

All of his friends at the Post-Gazette join Sam's remarkable family in sadness at this terrible time.

An enormous loss not only for his parents and his many friends, but for the journalism profession that he was so prepared to elevate, and that he was already gracing with the touch of a young master. Rest now, Sam.