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November 26, 2011
My father, Jack Grosnick, just called to ask me to try to locate his dear old friend and best man, Don Hamilton. Today would have been Don's birthday and dad's is on Monday,28th of Nov. Dad wanted to wish him a happy 87th birthday. With great sadness, my folks, Jack and Jean Grosnick and I send our condolences. If you'd like to contact dad, he can be reached at 250-474-5819. Diana Varadi, Calgary, Ab
Sharon Weltman (Pickett)
August 30, 2011
Dear Lynn and Jan,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I remember your dad from our younger days. What an honor to know that he was inducted into the Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame.
Please accept my deepest condonlences. Sharon and Lee
Jason Stephens
August 17, 2011
Wishing the Hamilton Family all the best and my sincerest condolences on your loss.
Robert Ells
August 9, 2011
My Dad told me stories of flying with Don to Cold Lake in the mid 50's. I was very glad to have met Don at the CAHS Convention in June and hear his stories. My sincerest condolences.
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Cecil Rhodes
August 9, 2011
Don Hamilton is"cleared" right hand departure. "Cleared" to climb on course. "versum solem mi amicus"
Rob Bernshaw
August 4, 2011
I met Don through Envisions Edmonton as we carry the torch forward. I did not know Don for very long but have been touched by his energy and drive. I was blessed to attend a dinner hosted by Envision Edmonton to honour long-standing Edmonton Businessman, Don Hamilton, founder of Air Spray Ltd on Tuesday, April 5th 2011. A great honour for a great gentleman. It is sad to see one of Canada's great contributors pass away from our sight. His flightpath while on this earth was one of great accomplishments and benefit to all.
It was nice that we were all able to have been touched by his generosity and good will.
His passing will be missed by all of us.
Condolences to the Hamilton Family for your loss and may Don's spirit and drive live on to help you on the flighpath you will be flying into the future.
Don was born to fly as his love of aviation and flying was extraordinary. It was great to see the Electra L-188 heavy tanker plane do a flyby with a Turbo Commander 690, a “bird dog” spotter aircraft at our Edmonton City Centre Airport on Wednesday Aug 3, 2011.
Thank you to Lynn and the Hmilton family for the celebration of life that will continue on in us with the example that Don has set for us, as we travel our current individual flightpaths.
Please check out this Poem:Impressions of a Pilot -by Gary Claud Stoker
Sincerely with faith and a belief in my heart that Don's spirit will be around to help us into the future, as that is the way Don treated everyone, by giving hope and courage to dive in and just Do It. Full Speed Ahead, throttle wide open and embrace life with gusto and joy.
Kimberly Brenner
August 3, 2011
On behalf of the Board of Governors and employees of the Edmonton Petroleum Club, I extend our deepest condolences to the family.
He always had a great story from his pilot days and I loved hearing them. Don's presence here will truly be missed.
orhan Candir
August 3, 2011
To the Hamilton & Airspray family;
So sorry to hear Don's passing.We will miss thrue gentleman and also real airman. Orhan Candir and Turkish Aviation Assocations
Lynne McGoldrick
August 2, 2011
Dear Janis, Lynn and Families,
The friendship Joe and I shared with your Mom and Dad went back many years. I was so saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a good friend and a true gentleman. I will miss him a lot.
Larry Ohlhauser
August 2, 2011
So sorry to hear of Don's passing. Am working out of the country and was informed of teh sad news. Will not be able to attend the service. Had such good times with Don in the Citation and a few great pictures in the jet. Thinking about all the family.
August 2, 2011
Janis, Lynn and families:
We were so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. He will be greatly missed. He will always be remembered for his many contributions to our City.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Take care.
Don and Sandy Sprague
Dan and Darren Stannard
August 1, 2011
Jan and Lynn,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Linda Peterat
July 31, 2011
To Lynn, Janis and families:
So saddened to hear of the loss of your father. Many wonderful memories of times with your family years ago remain. My condolences at this time.
Allan & Gloria Runck
July 31, 2011
We extend our condolences to the family.
Quiet,friendly, unassuming, respectful,and a true gentleman, Don will be missed at the Edmonton Country Club.
July 30, 2011
We wish to offer our condolences to the Hamilton family. We will be donating to the diabetes foundation.
Fitton Family
Ghislain Boivin
July 30, 2011
July 30, 2011
I wish to offer my sincere condolences to all of Don' family members.
Don was a man of his word, a true dedicated aviation man.
Au revoir my friend !!
Dave Langridge
July 30, 2011
I wish to offer my sincere condolences to Lynn, Janis and all of Don’s family. Don was a champion in the world of aerial wildfire fighting and I had the distinct pleasure of being associated with him for over twenty years. His passion for flying was only overshadowed by his love of his family. He was a gentleman, a friend and he will be missed.
Julie Hamilton
July 30, 2011
I came to know Don through his dedication in the support of research for the cure for diabetes. He loved his grandchildren and wanted to help. Don was a very kind man who I greatly respected. I enjoyed our conversations over the years. To Lynn and Janis and members of your family, please accept my deepest sympathies. Don will be missed.
Judy Krupp
July 29, 2011
I will miss my friend Don.
Hector Lefebvre
July 29, 2011
My condolences to the Hamilton family. I did not know Don but my grandfather and father and his brothers shipped fish out of Cold Lake with him. We heard many stories of a good friend and good pilot. Here is a picture you may not have. http://www3.telus.net/jhector/Don%20Hamilton%20with%20Fairchild%2082%20Hauling%20Fish%20in%20Cold%20Lake.jpg
Byron's Plumbing
July 29, 2011
Our deepest sympathy for the loss to your family. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead
JC Kotwicz Herniczek
July 29, 2011
Don Hamilton was a man of his word, a real pilot living his dream.
His dynamism inspired me. Thank you.
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Jean LeMay
July 29, 2011
My heartfelt sympathy for all. He will be missed. Don's enthusiasm for aviation was contagious and many shared that joy.
Doug Gerrard
July 29, 2011
I really enjoyed working for Don.
Richard Jasmin
July 29, 2011
To the Hamilton family; I wish to convey my upmost respect to a gentleman whom truly set the standard in aviation. Mr. Hamilton's love for life and flight is exemplified through his family and evidenced through his vibrant enterprise. Mr. Hamilton will be missed; Safe travels Sir.
Pete Loeffler
July 29, 2011
My deepest sympathy for your entire family, Don has been a life and aviation inspiration to me and will be truly missed
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