Pizza Parade Honors Sam Nordquist | Rochester News

In a heartfelt twist, Rochester’s “Pizza Parade” turned into a tribute for Sam Nordquist, the young man tragically killed in March 2025. His mom and sister flew in from Minnesota to honor him as volunteers served meals and essentials — a mission Sam embodied through his lifelong commitment to helping others. Just days before two suspects linked to his death face sentencing, Sam’s mother stood strong, declaring she won’t be broken. While the legal process continues with more guilty pleas and pending trials, the event reminded everyone of Sam’s legacy and the community’s enduring compassion. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0548defdd586cebd