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Catonsville Square, Catonsville, MD (2026)

04/04/2025

03/03/2025

I dont use this page to ask for donations or other things like that. We try and stay out of asking or pushing our views on people. We have been in Catonsville my entire life and our close friend Gary Samuel (MSJ class of 1990) had his life turned upside down on Saturday night when his house on Millers Island caught on fire. Thank God his son Gabe was able to escape without physical harm but everything they have was consumed by fire. I know Catonsville is a very charitable community and I am asking everyone to help in any manner possible. Thanks you and God bless.
The entire Booth family

I copied this from Gary's oldest daughter Alyssa Prager Richarts

Last night the unimaginable happened to my dad, Gary Samuel, brother, Gabe Samuel and Sister Sunnie Samuel. With the help of their incredible dog Jax, Gabe was able to escape without harm.
With those asking how they can help, we have opened our Venmo with hopes that these funds help cover their stressors these next few days, weeks and months. If you are looking to help, we ask that you donate to -richarts on Venmo. We appreciate all that have reached out. Please continue to keep my Dad, Brother and Sister in your prayers.
Update - thank you all for the outpouring love, prayers and donations. We are in the process of finding out specific needs such as toiletries and basic necessities. It is going to be a long road but Gary has expressed how thankful he is for each and every one of you. It takes a village and you all are truly incredible.