Samuel J. Tobias‚ 47‚ a 25-year member of the U.S. Forest Service-Lincoln National Forest‚ died on May 15‚ 2000‚ in a plane crash while flying a surveillance mission. Because of his outstanding service‚ a local campground and road were renamed in his memory. A bronze memorial on the Billy the Kid Scenic Byway at the White Mountain Vista Point also honors him.
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After seeing the movie Only The Brave and reading My Lost Brother it made me remember my friend Sam Tobias. We went to school together and I was sad to see his passing. It also makes me realize how proud I am of him for his service. RIP Sam Tobias
– Pam RittenhouseFondly remember Sam Tobias (graduated with him in 1970, Norwin H. S.) as a true gentleman. Thank you for your courageous service and may you R. I. P.
– Lynne ClementeYour fellow classmate, Lynne Harvath-Clemente
I haven’t heard that name in 50 years but as soon as I did, I saw his face in my mind. Except for the hair on his face, he never aged a day. He was one of those guys who always had a smile for everyone. Good natured and a gentleman is how I remember him. God rest his soul and grant him perpetual peace.
– Keith KrauseSam working with my grandpa Jerry Hawkes who was the ranger for Smokey Bear. I visited the office very often growing Sam always took the time to play catch with me he was such an amazing man and I have never forgotten the kindness he showed. I tell my kids stories about him now. They call him their hero 💕
– Samantha AshcroftI was a high school and college classmate of Sam’s. I’ll echo the comments below that Sam was a true gentleman and a friend to everyone. He loved the outdoors. It is so fitting that a campground was named in his honor, so that others can learn to love the outdoors like he did.
– Jay Weitzel