The next decade....what's in store?

Sorry to hear about this. He was someone I knew though not intimately. Our paths had crossed some many years ago at church I think it was.

Man, it sux ent it...somehow the name rings a bell, but I can't be sure. Anyhow, here's a third person hoping that he's OK!

I hope he makes it too

News reports don't paint a good picture. The depth of the water in the area is 1,800 metres (approx. 6,000 ft) and the divers can only go to 200 feet. They are hoping to get a piece of equipment that can detect sonic sounds, same way I guess how they found JFK Jr's plane.

I spoke with one of the other guys today and he says the tides are very strong in that area. It does not look good.

I understand it was the rains that fell (apparently much heavier than in Kingston) that may have brought the plane down.

Though it does not look good, I will keep hoping for your sake and that of his family. No, I don't know him. (Note, I did not say, I never knew him!) Positive thinking.

sorry to hear about this. I hope they find him alive

Any word yet?

No word yet...been listening to news reports.

7pm news tonight says they found a wheel and a cushion, confirmed to be from the plane. A fisherman found it. They will now widen the area of the search, based on where the fisherman found the items.

Hello,

I really appreciated reading your story here, Keith was also a friend of mine. In fact, his fellow team member David is my brother-in-law.

The following message of inspiration is from one of the several e-mail condolences circulating here:

"I will not die an unlived life. I will not live in fear of falling or catching fire. I choose to inhabit my days, to allow my living to open to me, to make me less afraid, more accessible, to loosen my heart until it becomes a wing, a torch, a promise. I choose to risk my significance; to live so that which comes to me as seed goes to the next as blossom and that which comes to me as blossom, goes on as fruit." - Dawna Markova

Keith has left some very deep shoes to fill, and his absense is being felt by all his friends here in the Jamaica Defence Force, the Jamaica Rifle Association and the Freemasons .... along with other circles I did not share with him.

Walk good.

The waiting must be agonizing for his family and friends, moreso his wife and daughter.

keith is my cousin and he is large, large about everything, his family, his friends and his actions, i am praying and i ask god for a miracle to bring him back to us, i was with him up until march 27th and i had such a good time seeing him, my cousin brought life to all, i wish too see him again soo bad, my big cousin keith hammond.

Keith was a personal friend of mine I met him back in 1999, he was a very jovial person, Keith beleive in living life to the fullest, throughout the years we kept intouch with each other, the last time we spoke was back in March. I am praying and hoping for the best.

It is with deepest gratitude that the family of Captain Dr. Keith Hammond would like to extend thanks for the wonderful and supportive words you all have posted on this site. My husband is a great loss not only to my daughter and myself but to everyone he has crossed paths with. We are proud that he has touched the lives of so many people and that he has served his country with honour

I don't know you Dawn, but he sometimes would forward emails you sent with jokes or so.

Having had a tragic loss in my family a couple of years ago (in fact a week after I met him), I do understand the pain that you and the family would be feeling.

We all wait and channel our thoughts to you and your daughter, to help you to cope.

keith was my big sisters husband i never got to
meet him personally as i live in england, but to
my sis i want to say im so sorry for your loss
mum an dad will be with you soon, i love you an my
niece, you are in my thoughts everyday dont know
when i will see you both but stay strong girl.

Keith was my very best friend we go so far back, many years ago so many memories. I can't come to grip with what happened. He was such a lovable person, humourous and someone you can always count on. as my friend Janet stated he beleive in living life to the fullest.
Dawn we haven't met please accept my sympathy, please dont loose hope Keith want you to be strong expecially for his daughter. I lost my mother very young it is very hard losing a parent, especially when you have such a close relationship,you both will be in my thoughts.

I have not words to express my feelings. Dawn and I attended the same high school and have been friends for many years she is like a sister to me so that makes keith my brother-in-law. If Keith is a husband, a father, a brother, a son, an uncle, cousin and a friend he is the best.There is none to compare. Dawn I know that you have lost one of the best person on earth. I know now that there are more questions than answers but soon there will be answers. God bless

Keith is my nephew in law . a kind humorous loving caring person . I love Keith as though he was my son. I miss him and will never forget him.Dawn I love you too and pray that God will give you the strength tocarry on. God bless Sherifa too.Remember I am here for you always.LoveAunt Joyce

It's taken me a while to post a message here. I'm Keith's "little" sister. Keith: my protector, friend and hero... Always took care of me as a little girl and supportive throughout my adult years. No matter how old I became I continued to be his "little sister". I feel truly blessed that God chose me for that role.

It's also wonderful to know that there are so many people outside of his family that love him and are continuing to pray. The messages prove that no one who ever met Keith remained a stranger. He extended incomparable warmth and kindness to others; blood relative or not. To know him, truly is to love him. I am heartbroken, but still prayerful. Dawn, please stay strong for Sher. I love you.

Keith is one of those down-to-earth persons, that you feel comfortable to "buss big laugh" with. He is a man of great character and unselfishly gives of himself. He will be truly missed. Dawn and Sher, God says He will never leave you nor forsake you, and you can take comfort in that.

I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of such a great man.I meet Dr.Hammond on severeal occassions and on each occasion it was a blessing. I am praying for you Dawn and Sherifa and know that our heavenly father who never forgets us will comfort you through this difficult time.Love Rose

****YAMFOOT'S NOTE****** This was taken from another thread where it was eariler posted.

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I am Dawn's youngest sister Carol, and right now my heart, thoughts, love and wishes are with my sister Dawn, Keith's daughter and Keith's family. Dawn I love you very much and although I cannot be with you right now, one day I look forward to sharing a very long hug with you.

One of my wishes is that I wish I knew Keith. Both mum and dad tell me what a wonderful husband and human being he was and are very proud of him.

God Bless you Keith and rest in eternal peace and love.

Carol

I once designed and made candles...Keith is a candle made by God..His light and life has shone far and wide to touch many souls...Among our peers he was a leader, social magnet and trail blazer...If it is true that we get our lives to borrow off the shelf and we must spend it well before it is taken back from us...Kieth has earned his stars...we hope to preserve the legacy he has charted..

I cannot say that I was a very personal friend of Keith, I had the privilige of meeting him, years ago by his "little sister" and I must say, I immediately felt as if I had met him ages ago, he just had that knack of making one feeling comfortable! His little sister sang nothing but praises about him! One incident stuck out even more, when she made a very crucial move to another state, he flew up to help her not only with the move, but also drove her cross country. To say the least, he is indeed special, and sometimes God has a bigger assignment for whom we believe are earthly angels. So, to the entire family especially, to my "friend" take comfort and refuge in God, as He will be there to comfort you in such a time as this.
Love you all, Andrea, Bobby, Kristin, Christopher

Brother Keith, cousin and friend will be sadly missed by me as well as many others. He lived his life with so much energy and humor, with a level which is/was more than many of us ever achieve. To meet him was to have your life touched. To kow him was to love him. To hear him meant you were not stone deaf, and we all heard his healthy laughter and humor. Although we are all going to miss Keith, many of us for a very long time, the memory of him, his laughter and his presence, formidable but never imposing. The memory of his humour helps me through all the todays and all the tomorrows telling me even though it is dificult, he would want me to smile and be happy.

Here is to you Keith, I know, you gave us freely so much of yourself, your friendship, love and humor, rest in peace

God placed us all here to make a difference and most of us make very little effort to make a difference in the lives of others. Keith did. He was the most loving big brother to my dear friend Toni-Anne. His contagious energy, presence and his life made a difference. Let

Dawn,

Just wanted to leave a few words of comfort for you and Sherrifa and well as to let you know that you are in our prayers and thoughts.

No one knows what tomorrow holds and having read the thread of emails on this site, one can truly appreciate that Keith lived life to the fullest.

As Kahilil Gibran says "life and death are one, even as the rivers and the seas are one". Brief were his days on earth, but he touched so many lives.

May God bless & keep his family.

Dawn I will see you when you return to Toronto.

Charmain & Ian Clarke

Though I don't know this man personally, I have learned only a bit of how he has been present to many, touching their lives. My prayers are offered for those whose lives he has touched, and left behind. May God bless you all with a wonderful peace that can someday replace your hurt. God bless you all. :)

Uncle Keith had one of the loudest laughs I ever heard. I loved to hear him laugh, as it would also cause me to laugh. That's what I always remember when I think of Uncle Keith; laughter and joy. I remember at Christmas time or Sher's birthady parties he was always the one to 'lively up' the place and make us....yes, laugh! Although he's not phusically with us, I know we (Carl, Dor, Kamilah, Jelani) will all hold the precious memories of him in our hearts always. Aunty Dawn & Sher, cheer up because Uncle Keith would not want to see you sad, just remeber him always and those memories will bring you laughter and endless smiles.Love you

This is my third attempt at posting a comment on this website. Each time has proven very difficult for me. I have so many memories of Keith. Dawn and Keith were always gracious hosts whenever I visited JA. My family and I were always happy to extend the same courtesy to Keith and his family whenever they were in Florida. In fact, I know my mother is going to miss receiving Keith's packages for all the gadgets he loved to order. His sister, Toni-Anne and I became very close friends through Dawn & Keith's efforts. The last time I saw Keith was a year ago on my wedding anniversary. What a way to spend an anniversary, eating pizza, drinking a beer and laughing "til yuh belly bus." It was just the night we needed...relaxing, carefree and lots and lots of laughter. However, my most memorable moment with Keith was the Christmas he and his family spent with us. (I don't think Disney was quite the same after we left.) Not to mention the New Year's eve party....:) Keith, you may not be here physically with us but you will certainly live on in my heart. I can still hear your booming voice calling Dawny, and your infectious laughter. If you are truly gone to the "Great Beyond" I know the party is just beginning up there.

Dawn, Toni-Anne, Sheriffa and Kimi(and the rest of Keith's family)....one day at a time. Time heals all wounds and then the great memories will erase the scars. If God leads you to it, He will lead you through it.

Our love and prayers are always with you.

Gaye, Ron & Richard

Nothing to do with Dr. Hammond Yammfoot....

Have been to the other site...it doesn't allow anonymous comments???

Dear Dawn and Sherifa I am thinking of you especially at this time. Keep strong and be comforted in the memories you have of your dear husband. I love you keep strong Auntie Olive

To my sister-in-law Dawn, This is the saddest day in your life as you say farewell to the dearest on earth to you.I can imagine but never know the extent of you sorrow.But as your sad heart ache,I just want you to remember that Jesus cares when your heart is pained, and the burdens and cares distress.His heart is touched by your grief.When your days are weary, and your long nights dreary Jesus cares enough to carry you through.Keith lived a good life.We will all miss him. Rest in peace dear soldier.From your brother Carl, Dor, Monifa, Kami, and Jelani

Very Jovial member of 3JR and the JOC

I am the niece of Keith's wife Dawn but Uncle Keith wasn't just my uncle he was my 2nd father. In times of need he was like my ONLY father.Uncle Keith you are highly missed but definetly notforgotten especially that laughter of yours. I love you very much and it breaks my heart to know that you are really gone. To my family and the friends of Uncle Keith just trust in the Lord and He will see you through.