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1928
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2014
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James Hamlin Obituary
He was one of the first appointed members of the Air Force Academy Marching Band, and retired from the United States Air Force as a Master Sergeant.
He was preceded in death by his wife Doris (Lasswell), and his brother Bud.
He is survived by his five children: James, Mary, Ann, Molly, Joseph and former wife Beverly. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Bryan, Carolyn, Adriel, Ashley, and Tyler.
James' hobbies include clarinet and volunteering for Silver Key. He and his wife, Doris, enjoyed a full life of traveling the country in their motorhome. He will be missed as a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
A visitation will be held Friday, February 7, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Shrine of Remembrance located at 1730 East Fountain Boulevard. Services will be held on Saturday, February 8, at Holy Trinity Church located at 3122 Poinsetta Drive. Rosary will begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Reception will follow the Funeral Mass. Interment will be held at the Air Force Academy for relatives.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to be made to Holy Trinity Church or Silver Key.
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February 7, 2014
The world has lost a great human being. I'm sure he will be greatly missed by all who ever knew him. I served with him in the Academy Band (1962-1967)and remained good friends ever since. He was a joy to know--a very kind and gentle man and such a greatly accomplished and well respected solo clarinet player. He was just "1st Chair" all around in my eyes.In recent years we enjoyed seeing him by chance at Mike Boyle Lunch Bunches or at past AFMA lunches. We will certainly miss Jim greatly. Our condolences to all the family and to all who knew him, Mike and Jean Chladek
February 7, 2014
I am sorry for your loss.
Thank you for your service to our country.
We greatly appreciate the sacrifices you made.
Jack & Mary Tardy
February 6, 2014
Our friend "Ham" was a completely genuine person-and fun! He was also the best clarinetist I ever worked with.
Art Gilmore
February 5, 2014
Jim was one of the finest men that I ever served with while at the Academy. God bless you Jim.
Art Gilmore
Gene Salyer
February 4, 2014
Jim was probably the best clarinet player the Academy Band has ever had.
His wit and sense of humor are legend.
I loved being in the Clarinet Section with Jim, and will never forget him.
Keith Bearden
February 4, 2014
What a great man we've lost. Jim was in the Air Force Academy Band when I joined in 1970. He took us "youngsters" under his wing. He was a kind and gentle man.....and one heck of a clarinet player! Our thoughts and condolences to his family. Keith Bearden
Charles Gardner
February 4, 2014
Jim was one of the rarest, positive thinking, nicest, talented and family oriented musicians I have ever known.
Chuck Gardner 1966-1978 USAF Academy Band
Kelly Matthew
February 3, 2014
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Very sorry for your loss. Love and hugs
Rich & Juli Wretschko
February 3, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hamlin family. Vaya con Dios James.
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