Sam Logan was a dear friend and will be sorely missed by me and the entire Detroit community. He was an icon in Detroit and of his generation and so much a part of the community that it’s hard to imagine our city without him. Sam was courageous and talented and made a difference every day. He had a vibrant hopefulness, authenticity and calm wisdom probably from a life of struggling for important causes and knowing a lot of wins and losses. His passing reminds us all how short and precious life is and how it is up to each of us to use our talents to their best advantage. Let’s continue to work together to strengthen Detroit as Sam would have wanted.

Cindy Pasky

Chair, Downtown Detroit Partnership
President and CEO, Strategic Staffing Solutions

Related: Read the Comments from Downtown Detroit Partnership Executive Committee Chair Daniel Loepp

Sam Logan was a dear friend and confidante who embodied community responsibility. To him, giving back was part of being a member of this community. He always did what he felt was best for Detroit, the region and Michigan. He took action to strengthen the community, promote minority business growth, and to improve the physical health and well-being of Detroit residents. It’s a shame to lose Sam at this critical time, when Detroit needs its strongest voices and most dedicated leaders. Detroit has lost a friend in Sam Logan, but it is my sincere hope that we all will carry a little piece of his spirit with us each day. The most fitting way for us to honor Sam is by following the example he set – standing up for the city he loved so much and continuing to take actions that strengthen and revitalize it.

Daniel J. Loepp

Chair, Executive Committee, Downtown Detroit Partnership
President and CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Related: Read Comment from Downtown Detroit Partnership Chair Cindy Pasky on Sam Logan’s passing