Name: C K

Location: Mt Hood Oregon

Story: Sorry for the late post – we found a SamStone on Mt Hood 2 summers ago while hiking….we were hiking with a friend named “Sam” so thought it was so neat! Wasnt until way later we looked it up and read your Sams Story….prayers for your family – i will be sure to rehide the stone we found in a place that we think Sam would of loved.

Name: Oliver Gignoux

Location: At the top of Camels Hump on the summit marker.

Story: I found a Sam Stone on Camels Hump nearly 10 years ago, and I was shocked and amazed to see another after our morning sunrise hike. I took the stone with me with the intention of moving it to the summit of another Vermont mountain. Wishing your family the best!

Name: Alison DeFisher

Location: Libby’s Look

Story: My 4-year-old daughter found a Samstone when we reached the top of Libby’s Look trail in Bolton this past weekend. She picked it up and said, “What’s this?” We talked for a minute about how the stone got there and why we thought it was placed there. From this moment on, I had a feeling the stone was left in memory of someone. It wasn’t until later that I found this website and learned about Samstones. I, too, have lost a son (8 years ago) and have tried (and sometimes failed) to keep his memory alive. I love and appreciate this idea.

Name: Sam Alves

Location: I hiked Bolton and found this on the top of the wooden lookout point

Story: I hiked Bolton and found this on the top of the wooden lookout point. I unfortunately didn’t take a photo when I found it but I’m attaching some pictures I took from the view of the lookout. My name is Sam so when I found this stone I thought it was some crazy coincidence, but when I learned more about Sam when I got home from my trip, I was immediately filled with warmth. I am so happy his story is being shared through these stones and I would love to contribute as much as I can to keep his memory alive.

Name: Tina Heath

Location: At the top of Robbins Mountain, Richmond VT

Story: I was hiking up my favorite backyard mountain and made it to the *secret* vista, which you need to bushwack a bit to find. Once you find it, you hit the jackpot because there are gorgeous views of Camels Hump, Honey Hollow, and parts of the Worcester Mountains. I went over to the rocky knoll to take in the scenery as it is just about peak foliage up high. I looked down at my feet at one point and saw a Sam Stone looking right up at me :). It brought me a lot of emotion once I read the website and hit me hard, as I have 2 little boys of my own. However, I also felt a real sense of peace. I thought about taking it and putting it in another special place because I think that’s “allowed”, but realized there isn’t a much better spot than this, a place of great beauty, resiliency, and freedom. So I put the stone back in its cozy little place, and I hope Sam is in eternal peace. Thank you for the powerful experience.

Name: Danny Dover

Location: 44.352427 N, 72.878202 W , Gleason Brook, Bolton (below Bamforth Ridge)

Story: We’re the ‘Vibe Masters’– four old guys that just like to hike and explore wild places, mostly right here in central Vermont. On Sept 5 2024, decided to head up Gleason Brook on our way to the Beaver Meadows shown on the USGS quadrangle, just for the hell of it. Didn’t look like hardly anyone had been up that way, following a faint, old logging road. But, stopping for a break by a beautiful cascade, right where I was standing– between my feet– was a Sam Stone. Glory be. What a surprise! I’d say our vibe that day matched Sam’s…….thanks.

Name: Claude Gagnon-Auger

Location: Duxbury Window Trail (Camel’s Hump State Park)

Story: I found the SamStone resting on a large rock during a hike (Duxbury Window Trail) approximately 1 mile away from the start. I had stopped for dinner and noticed the SamStone next to me.

Name: Patrick Dally

Location: Under the Weeping Beech tree at the Captain Bangs Hallet House in Yarmouthport Ma.

Story: In July of 2023, My wife and daughter Lexie were coming back from the beach and made a stop to see this magnificent tree. It is the last memory I have of just the three of us together. Lexie died a month later. This year on our trip to the Cape. I wanted to share this special place with the rest of my family. My youngest Rayna saw a stone that looked out of place, turned it over and saw SAM. I am comforted knowing Lexie and Sam share such a special place. I wish I had taken a picture of the stone but I will enclose one of Lexie and her mother from last year. Tell Gabe that Pat in the kitchen at MMU says Hi. and Love and light to all of Sam’s family

Name: Nicole Rippey

Location: Giant Mountain, about a mile from the summit on our descent

Story: My family and I found this SamStone on Giant Mountain in the Adirondacks in New York. We had summited Giant and were descending on the trail and had stopped for a moment and I looked down and noticed it. This was my 4 year old daughter Evelyn’s 3rd high peak hike and she was so excited to find the SamStone. We loved reading about learning about Sam’s life and legacy!

Name: Miranda Collins

Location: Kl camp sight river rd new Braunfels

Story: Found in the water of the Guadalupe river in new Braunfels Texas on a family trip while tubing the river. Will be bringing home with us to Kemah Texas and will be placed there for others to find and spread the love.