Donald Frederick Hammond

My father spoke highly of Don and I believe officiated some bb with him. As a young official I had the opportunity to hear some stories from him I had heard from my father. Our condolences to the Hammond family from the DeCous.

Don was most helpful(Basketball officiating) to those who would listen to his advice.
I'll never forget his initial question to me...."how interested are you in becoming a better official"?(I still use that question with young officials today) I said I was and he was always most helpful after that!
In fact.....he "got after" Randy Hutton and myself to come learn 3-man
officiating with him(in the Flint AA City league) 2 seasons before the Flint area HS adopted it(in that respect he...

Ann and Jan - So sorry to hear this. The memories will be with you always

What a deliciously delightful man! Mrs. Hammond, if I weren't a nice person? I'd be so jealous of you! What a gift God gave to the entire Hammond family -- and extended family -- to have had -- and you still do -- this wonderful guy! Of course my prayers are for Mr. Hammond and all of his loved ones...I only wonder what he'd give *me* for a nickname. I wish I could attend the funeral, but I can't. However, I promise that even if I could, I swear I wouldn't sing "Hail to the Victors" during...

Sure will miss you, have so many memories of happy times, you were the best always knew you were there for us no matter. You might have been my only brother but then I didn't need another one you filled the slot just perfectly. Love you so much. Annie