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Mark "Hammy" Hamilton's wife Suzanne is comforted by her brother Steve Steinke near a banner in front of Hammy's bar on Center Avenue in Janesville before a procession of motorcyclists paid tribute to hammy with a ride by. » Order a reprint of this photo

momof5
Jul 23, 2008 at 2:28 p.m.
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who is Joanne?

suzy50
Jul 23, 2008 at 8:59 a.m.
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The story and pictures of the loss of "Hammy" were a great tribute to a man that was loved by all. In the main article of the gazette it mentioned that Hammy gave his winnings back to a family at there Cancer benefit- this was very true. The Cancer benefit was for my Aunt Lori Krueger. What also needs to be mentioned is that he also collected cash at his bar for the cancer benefit, as well as sang for money for the benefit. Hammy was a very giving person as you can see and hear but he also was a man who loved his wife, children and friends. There should be more people out in the world like him.

It should also be noted that The Gazette did a wonderful job on the story and I commend them for not making it into a " who did it , how they did it and why they did it story on the cause of Hammys death".

Jerrie Hart

marymac4
Jul 22, 2008 at 11:12 p.m.
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This was a wonderful tribute to a great guy and thank you Janesville Gazette for the lovely coverage of this. His heart was one of the biggest and he will remain in all the people's hearts he touched. Into The Wind my Friend we will meet again. My prayers are with Joanne and the kids.

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