GoFundMe set up for Sam
The GoFundMe page begins, “Samuel (Sam...Sammy) Rowold was only 13 years old when he was taken from us due to an accidental drowning. Sam was Non-Verbal Autistic and was unable to realize the danger of being on the water's edge.”
Within a short time, more than $5,000 has been given toward his funeral expenses.
To give, go to:
GoFundMe.com
Then, at the top of the page in the Search box, type Sam’s Funeral Expense.
The page, written by a family member, explains more details about the accident, and several photos of Sam are posted.
Calling hours will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home in Ada. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday.
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