Frederick M. Hamilton

I first met Captain Hamilton when he was a LCDR at the Coast Guard R&D Center in 1975. At the time I was in between my second and first class year at the Academy and was privileged to have had him as a supervisor during a 6 week summer engineering program. Working with him was a strong reinforcement to my choice to become a Coast Guard Naval Engineer. While I did not serve directly with him, our paths crossed a number of times during my career, as Naval Engineering was a relatively small...

Captain Hamilton was my CO in Woods Hole, MA. An honor to serve with him as a leading SAR operator, tackling some of the complex issues of 1989, and 1990. One of the finest Officers I have ever had the Honor to serve with and would of loved to seen him one more time, before losing him. God Rest His Soul. A treasured man and friend! QMCM N C Holmes, USCG Retired, 5/1/1995

Captain Frederick M. Hamilton (U.S. Coast Guard) was my commanding officer during 4 of my six duty assignments while I served. I first met Fred while assigned to the USCGC CHASE (WHEC-718) while he was serving as Executive Officer, I was a 20-year-old immature young man, but this outstanding officer recognized something in me and was instrumental in providing me with opportunities that would have never been offered to someone in my position. I learned many things from this man, and he...

My condolences for your loss. He was a great leader, and I am thankful for the lessons I learned from him. He will be missed.

My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Ed would want you to know that he was a valued and a sincere friend and know ed would send best. Bless you all. The Gilberts