1996 — 2025
The Journey of a Wonderful Life
From San Diego sunshine to Friday night lights, from the Vandal mountains to coming home— every chapter of Sam's story was filled with love, laughter, and the people who mattered most.
1996
The Beginning
October 3, 1996
📍 San Diego, CA
1996-2010
Childhood
Growing Up in San Diego
📍 San Diego, CA
2011-2015
High School
Rancho Bernardo Broncos
📍 San Diego, CA
2015-2018
Idaho Vandals
Go Vandals!
📍 Moscow, ID
2018-2019
Illinois State
Redbird Pride
📍 Normal, IL
2020-2025
Coming Home
Uncle Sam
📍 San Diego, CA
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Forever in our hearts
Sam's life was far too short, yet profoundly full.
He will be remembered always and loved forever.