There are many folkies in San Diego who "came up" under Sam's tutelage and inspiration. He founded the San Diego Folk Song Society in 1957b "o encourage the local community of musicians to gather and share their music. " It still meets and swaps songs once a month.

I had the pleasure of singing at his last San Diego birthday party a few years back. The crowd rocked out to "Lay Down My Sword and Shield" and other favorites. am was wheelchair bound but his smile was as wide as ever and he whispered the words allt he way through.