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SEKOU TOURE HAMILTON
The family of Sekou Toure Hamilton were notified of his departure on February 4, 2011. Born on August 27, 1973 in Washington, DC, graduating from South Lakes High School in June, 1991. After earning a degree in film/drama from Syracuse University in 1995, he pursued a writing career in Los Angeles, CA. During his 15 year career, he worked as a writer, script coordinator and assistant to the producer on numerous TV shows, most notably, Soul Food, Carnivale, and Numb3rs. In 2009, his graphic novel based on the CSI crime scene show, CSI Volume 1: Intern at Your Own Risk was published by Tokyo Pop. Early in his career, Sekou worked as a production assistant for the SWHLACD Eye Team with anchor Del Walters and was winner of the Best Screenplay Award from the National Academy of Television for his screenplay, "Diamonds" which was about the Negro League baseball teams in post-World War II America. Sekou is survived by parents, Ruby and Donald Hamilton; his loving sister, Shola; brother, Derrick; aunts and uncles, Rita and Bill Parker of Florida, Allen and Gayle Hamilton of Delaware, Raymond Hamilton of Maryland, Henry Hamilton of New Jersey, Pertania Marshall of New Jersey and Ruth Williams of Washington, DC and a host of friends. The family will receive friends at United Christian Parish, 11508 North Shore Dr., Reston, VA on Monday, February 14 beginning at 2 p.m., where a funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m. Interment Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, VA. The online guestbook is available at www.moneyandking.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Aaron Helbing
March 13, 2011
Dear Sekou's Family,
I met Sekou on my first TV job and we instantly bonded. We became great friends. My deepest condolences to you all. I miss him dearly. He will always be special to me.
You are all in my prayers.
Aaron Helbing
David Eisenstadt
March 12, 2011
My condolences to the family. I just now saw the sad news of Sekou's too early passing. Sekou was a friend during high school. We often had lunch together, where I always enjoyed his sense of humor and insights about school and wider society.
Maribel Funes
March 11, 2011
My deepest condolences to the Hamilton Family, may God give you the strength and peace during this time.
Sekou you were always the sweetest, you had a gift of always making me smile. I will always cherish the memories of late night dinners with friend at Syracuse... May God bless you and keep you in his glory.
Robert Hunt
March 10, 2011
Donald and Ruby im sorry to hear of your loss sekou was always a good kid and im sure he was a good man too you have my deepest condolences
March 1, 2011
Sekou was not only one of my best friends, he was my brother. He was an amazing person and this world is truly a better place for Sekou having been part of it. I love you Sekou.
Anthony "A.T" Montgomery
Elizabeth Abreu
February 23, 2011
I had the pleasure of knowing him briefly when I lived in LA. We were neighbors in the same complex and he always struck me as sweet and gentle. I am so very sorry to hear of his passing and send his family my sincere condolences.
Elizabeth, Seville,Spain
Scott Moore
February 19, 2011
Sekou's Family,
My condolences on your loss. I found out about Sekou's passing through Facebook. Sekou and I were friends at Terraset Elementary, Langston Hughes, and South Lakes. We fell out of touch after high school, but remember him as smart, creative, upbeat and funny. In 4th or 5th grade, he and I made up a secret code for writing notes to each other. I still remember the code to this day.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Scott Moore
Betsy Welch
February 17, 2011
Dear Ruby, The news of Sekou's passing is heartbreaking. My memories go back to the happy child he was who never failed to charm us by always remembering and using adult's names, even those of us he saw only rarely. He truly brightened every day he visited our office. You and your family are in my prayers.
Marion Ramsey
February 16, 2011
Ruby and Family, My deepest sympathy to you. I remember Sekou back in the good ole days at the National Academy. We had lots of fun. He was a pleasure to work with. May peace and blessings be with you.
Debby McKinney
February 15, 2011
I am so very sorry for your loss. Sekou was a nice young man and he will be missed. Peace and comfort to you and your family.
Kim Artis
February 15, 2011
Ruby and Shola, my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your love one. I'm sure your memories of Sekou will sustain you as you move forward.
February 15, 2011
To Ruby and Family my deepest sympathies for the lost of your son.
Leo & Barbara Bishop
Pat Williams
February 15, 2011
Dear Ruby and family. Remembering you and your family in my prayers. With deep sympathies for the loss of your loved one.
Charley Dane
February 14, 2011
I worked with Sekou on a show back in 2005 and we became friends. He was such a warm and genuine person. He had a great and quick sense of humor that inevitably improved the mood of everyone who worked with him. I also really enjoyed his insights into stories. He was tremendously talented. I will miss him very much.
Lynn Hadley
February 14, 2011
To Ruby, Shola & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. I remember Sekou as a warm and gracious young man that brought much joy to his mother and sister. My sincere condolences.
Max Stuckey
February 14, 2011
To Ruby, and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my sincerest condolences. I will keep you in my prayers.
Rita Pratt
February 14, 2011
Ruby and Shola,
It is not possible for me to express in words my heart felt sympathy for your loss. I remember Sekou as a child and witnessed his love for you. Please accept the condolences of our family. David, Rita, Nzia & James.
Pat Charles
February 14, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Sekou was a great writer, an inspiration and a fantastic friend. We co-wrote a script a couple years ago. During that time I came to realize how smart, wise and kind a person he was. if there is anything you need help with in Los Angeles please give me a call. 310.428.6804
Karisha Butcher
February 13, 2011
My God keep you in his grace and mercy during this time of need.
Lonnie Peele
February 13, 2011
One of the deepest and most inspirational people to come out of our Syracuse University Class of '95. God Bless You Sekou, You will surely be missed!!
Terry Thai
February 13, 2011
I remember Sekou from middle and HS. He was a talented and kind person. My prayers go out to his family.
Dave McKinney
February 13, 2011
May God Bless you Sekou.
My deepest sympathies to the Hamilton family. My prayers are with you.
khurram alikhan
February 13, 2011
Please accept my deepest condolences. I was good friends with Sekou during high school. I always appreciated his wisdom and even then I knew he was destined for great things. Please accept my condolences. If there is anything you need please do not hesitate to ask
Laura Hoyt
February 13, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sekpu was a wonderful person and well liked. My parayers for you and your family.
Margerie Williams-Daniels
February 13, 2011
my prayers to the family during this tough time
February 13, 2011
May he and his family find joy and peace.
Shawantae Franklin
February 13, 2011
My prayers are with the family during this time.
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