Gordon C. Hamilton

I am so very sorry to learn of Gordon's passing. I joined Texaco on 1-2-80 and when I became a Media Relations Specialist 2 years later, I indirectly worked for Gordon. I learned his stern taskmaster role was a facade for someone who loved the English language and desired to impart his knowledge to those of us who had a way to go in its use. I respected Gordon tremendously for all that he taught me. To this day, I still think of him when I make certain errors only to hear his voice (yes,...

What a sad and tremendous loss.

My heart and prayers reach out to embrace Connie, Jill and Kim as they move forward in a world devoid of husband and father.

Gordon Hamilton was not only my friend, he was counselor, mentor, professor of the written word -- and every comma therein -- a showman, ethicist, and one of the "Old Guard" dedicated to the betterment of the New.

I am honored to have known Gordon and to have worked with him at Texaco before, during and after the...