Here, we have a collection of words from our community in memory of one lost far too young.
He was always so funny and excited, not just when he was skiing, but just doing whatever.
In this way, Sam is more alive than many people who are physically present.
- NYager
“S.I.P Sam, you were an inspiration to everyone who knew you it seemed!
Condolences to everyone who knew him and was a part of his life!
He’ll be shreddin hard everyday now up there!”
-mole.squad
“PC’s got you and your family in our minds tonight.
Such a rad kid, really hard to comprehend.
Jump laps are for you this year, my man.
Rest easy and we will see you on the other side.”
They said they never heard a negative thing come out of his mouth.
Ski in peace buddy.
Seeing that support though, seeing people care for someone they’ve never met, that’s special.
-Gavin Rudy
“Sam Jackenthal was one of a kind.
He never followed the popular trends, he was always himself.
He was a tiny guy back then with a recognizably high voice.
He would pester me non stop asking if he was allowed to send some double backflips.
I could only deter him for so long before I gave in.
He already had the ability and would land them pretty much every time.
From that day to the very last day I got to ski with him his passion never diminished.
He was always the most stoked regardless of the conditions.
I am comforted knowing that Sam’s life was full of everything he loved.
He lived to the fullest with passion and enthusiasm – an unabashed love for life.
It was said, “Sam showed us the best qualities within each of us.”
He truly lived a lifetime in 16 years.”
