I cannot believe that Hammy is gone. I had recently met him when I was told about my Aunt Lori Kruegers terminal cancer. Hammy and Suzanne helped raise money for my Aunt and they also came to the Benefit. Hammy sang his "Hammy Cash" tunes for everyone at the benefit and everyone was very impressed. Hammy also won the 50/50 raffle and then gave 100% of it back to the benefit- very generous of him!
RIP - Jerrie Lynn Hart

How many feel a memorial run and "in memory of" patch is in order for our beloved Hammy??!!

Suzanne,Jessica, and Andrew, I,m truely sorry to hear of your loss. May god help you thru these times of trouble and sorrow. And remember all of the good times that you shared.
You will all be in my prayers. Sheila

my condolences to the hamilton family and friends, our family is sorry for your loss. you will be in our prayers.

Jerry, Dools, and now Hammy. God must have really needed a some good friends and good beer. To my friend Hammy, I will always love and miss you. Give Jerry a kiss for me and tell him I love him.

Suzanne,Jessica and Andrew..you are always in our thought and prayers. He will always be here walking beside you in life. His spirit will never die. You have a lot of friends and family to lean on for support, dont hesitate to use them, sometimes their support is more helpful than you know. We are always here for all of you. Our Love & Prayers....The Juno Family

one of the pearl street gang will truely be missed we had many fun times on pearl street we will never forget the connection is still strong our prayers go out to the family.
Cindy

My heart goes out to you Suzanne, Jessica and Andrew. Mark was a kind, friendly, giving man. The memories of times spent with Mark, Suz, and the kids bring a smile to my face and warmth in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Mary, Dee, Jillian and Ross

Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to Suzanne, Jessica, and Andrew. We all love ya. Hammy was a Wonderful Man we are so grateful that we got to know him as a FRIEND. I'll never forget the memories we have of him singing or getting to sing with him. We'll always cherish the Memories of last Saturday @ Kevin and Scott's Party. Love Ya,Ray, Steve and Needer.

Hammy was a great man, loved by so many. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. To the family, our thoughts and prayers will always be with you. We love you. If we can do anything for you, please don't hesitate to ask. Mel and Brian.

HAVE I TOLD YOU LATELY THAT I LOVE YA !!!!!!!!
Suz,Jess & Andrew you are in my prayers and thoughts always.

RIP

Didnt know Hammy but it is clearly written on the "wall" that he was loved and admired by many...

However another statisitic in favor of mandatory helmet law. How many fellow riders do we need to die for this law to be made?

Sorry about your lose Suzanne. My prayers go out to you and family. Kim, Andrew, Ashley

sounds like a tub run ride is in order in memory of Hammy!!!!

OHH what a loss, Suzanne, Jessica, Andrew all our prayers to you and all the rest of the family. I will remember Hammy sittin in the lawn chair watching the bike drags in may, riding with you both at the tub run, matter of fact following behind you the last couple years. The lord needed another angel for some reason. Just know we all love you guys and call on us for anything Suz. Dale and Julie

NO the Gundersons do not own it anymore they wanted out of the bar business so they sold to hammy

Our prayers and thoughts are with you Suzanne, Jessica and Andrew. Although we only knew Hammy for the last couple of years, we felt like we knew him for a long time. Everyone at the Epilepsy Foundation also sends their condolences. There are times when I believe that God puts angels in our lives and Hammy certainly was an angel to us. God has called his angel home.

The Peck Family

Don't the Gunderson's own that bar anymore? I thought the name just changed.

My deepest thoughts to Suzanne, Jessica, Andrew, Barb & Brenda. I grew up in the neighborhood with Mark & his sisters. He was always a character that had you laughing and smiling. In fact my last time seeing him was at Hammy's, up front as usual, singing "Johnny Cash". With his personality, who could not like him. My husband works for a vending company and every business he walked into today, someone was talking about "Hammy" being such a great guy and only kind words were being said.
Jessica, keep your chin up and your dad will be by your side as you walk down that aisle. An earring will move, a wisp of hair will tickle your face..something will be a sign for his little girl. Andrew, your the man of the house now...but don't be afraid to let your guard down, let others support you at this time. Suzanne, I am so very sorry. I wish I knew the words to make it all better and take away all the heartache. One day at a time is all I know.
Barb & Brenda~Your brother was a great guy! Hold dear his memories.

people probably have not commented on the driver because no one knows who he is, but i am sure everyone feels for him as well for the pain he has to live with

my thoughts are with you what a terrible loss i hope all these nice comments by everyone help with the healing process because he was very loved and will be missed my many!! god bless

Does anybody care about the poor man who has to live with this accident the rest of his life, May he find the help he will need to get thru this terrible accident as well.

I've known Hammy for 32 years. He was a warm and comforting person that always had a smile and a kind word. My condolences to his family; Suzanne, Jess, Andrew, and also to his parents and siblings; Marv, Helen, Barb, Bruce, and Brenda you are also in my thoughts. Love Ya.

I'm soo sad to hear about Hammy.. He was a wonderful man and person.. He always could cheer up you with a funny email or story.. my blessing to the family ... [IMG]http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z153/Asiaj88/rip.gif[/IMG]

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hamilton family during this difficult time. Hammy was loved by all.

My prayers and condolences go out to Suzanne and all of Marks family and friends. It is a sad loss for everyone. I am very proud and honored that I am able to have called HAMMY my friend. His smile and laughter will be hugely missed by all!! Pat

I am continually impressed with the curb appeal at Hammy's. Now, in reading these comments, if I were looking to purchase a bar (don't worry, I'm not-- I couldn't follow in the footsteps of this family business), I'd seriously look at it.

I have yet to meet any of the family. I do know that my neighbor frequents Hammy's. There were countless times I saw Hammy's truck out front of the house dropping my neighbor off who was too drunk to drive. I only knew it from the license plate.

Suzanne, don't forget all the good memories! I pray that helps you through this devastating tragedy!

Jess, I am sure your dad would still want you to walk down the aisle! Your dad will send you the right person to take his place. You will be beautiful as ever! Remember to honor him as he was a wonderful being!

Andrew (Lil' Hammy), you've got some shoes to fill, but know that there are so many people cheering for you to succeed.

To the whole family, Hammy was well-loved within the community (and area), keep his spirit alive! He will ALWAYS be with you as you laugh, cry and live! He is watching over you for the rest of your lives and waiting for you on the other side!

I heard the news today.........SO SAD...
May you all find the strength in one another to carry on. I feel your loss and your pain. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I seriously am wondering how we have to face these difficult times, when really we should be enjoying life, it's too short.
Mark will be missed dearly, I know his Dad, Pop's, Ed and Dools just to name a few are Talking ol' times and having "just one more and I gotta go"
God Bless his family and all his good friends, Diane

Thank you for deleting that comment Gazette staff. Hammy was a very great guy and a close family friend. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Cat- how rude and ignorant are you keep your mouth closed! my prayers are with u suzanne jessica and andrew!!

catcrazy...these posts are reflecting on the loss these people are feeling..nobody is claiming hammy was a saint!!

God bless the fammily. Mark was a really nice guy. I can remember when I was a kid, he'd come out 2 our house for the Tiffany 4th of July.

i'm so sorry to hear about this unfortunate loss. i met hammy almost 15 years ago, what a great man. always had a smile on his face. it's so sad to lose two great bar owners at such a young age. my thoughts to his family and all of his friends.

Mark died doing what he loved. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends. God had other plans for Mark. You will be truly missed here on earth. You left a lot of family and friends behind that will help keep your memory alive and family safe. May the Lord be with you! Rest in Peace my friend. With Love Diane

RIP Hammy my thoughts are with the family and friends. I met him a couple years back when i worked at the liquor store at 5 pts. they always say the good die young. i believe it. :(

"Have I told you lately that I love you"....Hammy you will be so missed and hearing you sing Johnny Cash!! Suzanne,Jessica & Andrew my prayers are with you...

Our thoughts and prayers are with Suzanne, Jess, and Andy. We will all miss Mark (Hammy) dearly. We love you guys.

Josh
Rev 21-

We are greatful to have met, and got to know such a wonderful man and his loving family. He didn't know any limits to what he could do, and that was becoming quite obvious to all. That truly showed when he realized their diamond in the rough. He will be greatly missed by many. Suzanne, Jessica and Andrew: You are in our thoughts...if you need anything don't hesitate to call...
with deepest sympathy,
Deano and Luey

I still don't want to believe it. He was too wonderful to lose. And will obviously be missed by many.

cl6235dmp...That was vey nice. Very moving considering the circumstances.Hammy will be missed by all who knew him.

I still can't belive Hammys gone... I've only meet him once and he was the nicest guy! He will be missed by many. My prayers go out to his family Suzanne,Jessica, And Andrew (Lil Hammy)

very sad.he was just fixing up the place making it look better than before. He hasny owned it very long has he?

We are losing bar owners often lately

RIP Hammy!!!

God bless you Hammy

I can't believe this. Jessica is supposed to be getting married Aug 30th!!!

I didn't know Hammy personally, but I've always heard wonderful things about him. I've stopped in the bar a few times and it has come quite a long way. It's very unfortunate to see someone like this leave us. Thoughts and prayers to you family.

No words can express our sorrow for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family. Hammy was as great guy who was always smiling and full of fun. He will be greatly missed by all.

Thoughts and prayers to the family...

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OMG!! I still cannot believe this news. Hammy was a dear friend to many, myself included. My heart goes out to Suzanne, Jessica and Andrew.. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. What a terrible loss for all of us. We'll miss you Hammy!!!

My thoughts and prays to out to Suzanne, Jessica and Andrew. What an amazing man Hammy was. I am so glad that I had to opportunity to call him my pal! The Janesville community lost one of the best. RIP Hammy.

Mark was a good man and will be missed by many. What a tragedy to lose him at such a young age. Rob, Steve and Karen Lisser have the Hamilton family in our thoughts and prayers.

how sad..this world has lost a wonderful person..my prayers are with you suzanne, jessica, andrew..

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Hammy. I've known him since I was a baby and my Dad (beanie) was best friends with him. We will miss you Hammy! Lil Bean.