"Capturing the Flame: David Samson Shines with Passionate Photography Honor"

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WEST FARGO — During an unexpected ceremony at the basketball match between the Packer and Mustangs on Tuesday, Dec. 17, long-time news photographer David Samson was awarded the Packer Backer Flame Award by the Booster Club of West Fargo Packer Backers.

The Flame Award recognizes a community contributor who is passionate about supporting the West Fargo High School Packers, their institution, and the surrounding community.

Samson was raised on a horse farm in proximity to Harwood and completed his education at West Fargo High School in 1978. He holds degrees in commercial art and mass communications from both Moorhead Tech and Minnesota State University Moorhead. Samson began his career as a photographer at the West Fargo Pioneer in 1981 and then joined The Forum in 2005.

Over the years, Samson has garnered multiple awards at national, state, and local levels for his photographs, many of which adorn the walls of the West Fargo Police Headquarters.

Despite retiring from The Forum in 2024, Samson maintains part-time work. He stays engaged as a volunteer with the West Fargo Area Education Foundation, serves on the Communications Advisory Committee for West Fargo, as well as with various other local public schools and Maple Sheyenne Lutheran Church.

Prior Flame Award recipients include:

2004: Terry Rust
2005: Larry Lubben
2006: Harold Kozojed
2007: Anna Frissell
2008: Roger Eckert
2009: Tonya Vetter
2010: Bill Kozojed & Bob Kozojed
2011: Greg Warren
2012: Mike Hayden
2013: Judy Millar
2014: Ed Sklebar
2015: Curt Jones
2016: Ben Potter
2017: WFHS Food Service Team
2018: Pete Diemert
2019: Mark Berntson
2020: WFHS Student Body
2021: Officer Jason Balvik
2022: Jennifer Fremstad & Jay DeCann
2023: Jim Jonas

The Forum's editor-in-chief, Matt Von Pinnon, congratulates Forum photographer Dave Samson for receiving the Flame Award from the West Fargo Packer Backers on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, at West Fargo High School. The WF Packer Backers surprised Samson with the award at halftime of a West Fargo boys basketball game he was photographing. The award is given to individuals who've shown support, service, and dedication to WFHS Packers, the school, and the community. — The Forum’s editor-in-chief, Matt Von Pinnon, extends his congratulations to Forum photographer David Samson for being honored with the Flame Award from the West Fargo Packer Backers on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, at West Fargo High School. The WF Packer Backers presented the award to Samson unexpectedly during halftime of a West Fargo boys basketball game he was covering. This accolade is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated support, service, and commitment to WFHS Packers, the school, and the community.

Dave Samson, center, a photographer for The Forum newspaper, received the Flame Award from the West Fargo Packer Backers on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 at West Fargo High School. The award is given to individuals who've shown support, service and dedication to WFHS Packers, the school and community. — David Samson, in the center, a photographer at The Forum newspaper, accepted the Flame Award from the West Fargo Packer Backers on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 at West Fargo High School. This recognition is awarded to individuals who have manifested support, service, and dedication to WFHS Packers, the school, and community.

Forum photographer Dave Samson received the Flame Award from the West Fargo Packer Backers on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, at West Fargo High School. The WF Packer Backers surprised Samson with the award at halftime of a West Fargo boys basketball game he was photographing. The award is given to individuals who've shown support, service, and dedication to WFHS Packers, the school, and the community. — Forum photographer David Samson received the Flame Award from the West Fargo Packer Backers on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, at West Fargo High School. In this image, Samson is pictured with Packer Backer Randy Glandt. The WF Packer Backers honored Samson unexpectedly during halftime of a West Fargo boys basketball game he was photographing. This award recognizes those who have demonstrated support, service, and commitment to WFHS Packers, the school, and the community.

Wendy Reuer reports on all matters West Fargo for The Forum.

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