Samuel Griffith Obituary

Remembering Sam brings back many warm memories of our time together at Maryland and later in Germany. Sam was a fine officer and a loyal friend.

Great guy generous friend.

Harold Mills Maryland Class of 1965

Sam was a tremendous guy, great laugh, great leader and an unselfish friend. We were classmates at Maryland graduating in 1965 and participated in AFROTC where Sam was a Cadet Colonel.

Thank you fir the reminder of Dans passing. I am fortunate to have known a great man like Sam and to still be alive.

I knew Sam at the University of Maryland where we particpated in many cadet activities. He was a natural leader that had a full measure of disipline and kindness towards everyone. I remember him especially for his easy way and eternal good humor. God speed big guy and see you on the other side!

Leonora and family,

My deepest sympathy with your loss of Sam. There was a notice in the University of Maryland ODK newsletter I received this week which caught my eye about Sam passing.

I knew Sam in AFROTC at Maryland and we served together for a couple of years at HQ USAFE in Wiesbaden, Germany in the 1966-1969 period. I also saw him a few times later when I was in DC and he was working for the Federal Reserve.

Sam was a good friend to his friends and a very talented person.
We had a lot of fun together since he had a great sense of humor.
I can hear his laugh!!!

Harold Mills
Columbia, SC
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Dear Leonora, I was so shocked and saddened to read of Sam's passing. He was such a sweet and kind man with a great bass voice, and everyone in I Cantori liked him so much. God bless you at this difficult time.

Leonora,
Sandy & I were truly saddened to read Sam's obituary,
as emailed us by Leslie Mulford. Please accept our condolences and prayers that Sam is now in a more comfortable home with God. We miss you and hope life with your stepchildren and grandchildren is providing much joy to your life.
Sandy & Bob Rice, Monterey, CA

May you find peace and comfort in the wonderful gift God has given us mentioned in John 3:16 during this time of stress. Draw close to God and he will draw close to you.
~ The Lofton Family

I pray for the peace of his soul.

Deepest sadness for the loss of one who, was truly dedicated to enrich the lives of many.
May your family be given God's strength & guidance as he only can.
Our prayers are with your loved ones.

Sam was a big guy with a big heart and a friendly manner -- when we were all seniors at High Point he always seemed older somehow. Maybe it was that he was more mature than most of the rest of us. I was privileged to sing in Concert Choir with him, and I remember going with him to a Roger Miller concert at Cole Field House.

So sorry to hear of his passing. He was a very special person whom I always admired. Much love to his family and to all whose lives he touched.

Very sad to hear of Sam's passing. I remember Sam as one of the nicest classmates of my high school years. A leader by nature, an example to others and always kind and friendly. When ever I think of those days Sam is always part of the memories.
Condolences to his family and many friends.

Fondly, Arie Slot
Fort Myers, FLorida
Peru, Vermont

So sorry to hear about Sam's passing. He was a stand-out at High Point -- football, Summit Singers, Concert Choir, Hi-Lites and a fellow Greenbelter. Prayers for his family.

My heartfelt condolences to Sam's family. I remember him well from HPHS. He was truly one of the nice guys and I loved his beautiful voice. God Bless.

Very sorry to hear about Sam's passing. I'll always remember Sam as being one of the best that HP had to offer. Sincere condolences to the family.
Jeff Bridges

My heartfelt condolences to Sam's family. I remember him well from HPHS. He was truly one of the nice guys and I loved his beautiful voice. God Bless.

Sam was my closest friend growing up; from Beltsville Elementary, Boy Scouts, HPHS, Summit Singers, Concert Choir, UMD. His super kind spirit reflected that of his parents who were wonderful, generous people. Sam was a tackle on the school football team who didn't mind making a crunching hit but would often help the opponent back up to make sure he wasn't hurt! Sincere blessings to the family - Sam will be missed.

My deepest sympathies to Sam's family. We went to High Point together and I have a lot of memories that we shared. Funny but the one that sticks out the most is when I spent the night at his home in Greenbelt and his mom fixed pound cake she fried in butter and served with ice cream. To this day I am hooked on that dessert and every time I eat it, I think of him and his mother. I probably always will.

Condolences to the family. I have great memories of standing next to Sam at High Point High School Summit Singers and Concert Choir. My prayers are with the family and friends that God will provide comfort.

I remember Sam as a very sweet and friends guy at High Point, and I send my blessings and prayers to his family!

I was saddened to learn of the passing of "Big Sam", a classmate and fellow singer at High Point. Sam and I sang in Summit Singers and Concert Choir together. With fond memories I offer prayers for comfort; may the happy memories you share bring peace.

Condolences to family. I have fond memories of Sam during our high school years.
Joyce Everhart Hatch

I was fortunate to attend classes with Sam at High Point, and have special memories of a really friendly guy, who was a great singer. Coincidentally, my husband Fred also remembers him as a great fellow employee at the Federal Reserve Board. We both send our condolences to his family. Judy Simon Horowitz

I am very sorry to hear Sam Passed away. He was a wonderful friend and classmate at High High School, and I will miss him. I will pray for the repose of Sam's soul and for his family.