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Col. Thomas Hamlin USMC (Ret.)

Lake Forest, Illinois

1932 - 2015

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Colonel Thomas Michael Hamlin, USMC (Ret.), 82, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2015 surrounded by his family. Originally from Charlevoix, Michigan, Tom received his undergraduate degree from The University of Notre Dame and became an officer in the United States Marine Corps. During 32...

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Sorry to hear of the passing of Colonel Hamlin. I first met the Col. (then Major) when I was an NROTC Midshipman at Northwestern in the mid-60's. He was a great role model for our entire Battalion: tough, fair, squared away and dedicated to the Marine Corps. He helped me through some tough times in school and because of his example made me a better person. I joined the Marine Corps largely because of him. I ran into him while he was serving in Viet Nam as a Lt. Col. and Bn Commander. He...

My sincere condolences to the Hamlin family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and God our Father comfort your hearts. (Isa 12:2)

My deepest sympathy on the passing of Colonel Hamlin. May God bring blessings of comfort to all of you, now, and in the days ahead.

A super guy; glad I got to know him

Colonel Hamlin

I Had the great honor to meet you just last Sunday. 11 of January 2015

Your dignity and honor was palatable. Sorry we didn't have more time to share. Though I learned much from our brief moments together. My tears flowed when I learned of your passing. Will hold the memory of our visit close to my heart always.For I saw greatness in you that afternoon. Thank you for your service.

May your dear family know how you made a difference in others...