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I first met Rick Hamilton as an 18 year old student at the University of Maryland. He challenged me to be the best that I could as a student leader. I will cherish the days that we served the Beta Omicron chapter- me as Board Chairman and Rick as House Corporation President. Rick mentored me in almost every area of my life from fraternity to business and as a new husband and father. My esteem for him is great-- but the greatest thing I can say about Rick is that he was my brother.
Tim Simon, 9 March 2007
I met Rick through my husband Tim and attended many an event over the years at the University of Maryland with Rick and his lovely wife Joy. Rick always gave me a good chuckle of how he could scare the heck out of the undergraduates with his gruff exterior. But on the inside and a lot of the time on the outside was a very loving and dedicated man who took immense joy in helping young people suceed and achieve their highest dreams. All my love Rick, I will miss you.
Melissa Simon, 9 March 2007
Rick was there in the beginning for all of us when I joined Phi Tau in 1976. He's partially responsible for all of us still being friends today. Heck, we all wanted to take all of the money in the bank and have a big party. Thank God he saw the big picture. Rest in peace, Rick.
10 March 2007
Rick was there in the beginning for all of us when I joined Phi Tau in 1976. He's partially responsible for all of us still being friends today. Heck, we all wanted to take all of the money in the bank and have a big party. Thank God he saw the big picture. Rest in peace, Rick.
Duke, 10 March 2007
I can't fully express my admiration of Rick. His devotion to the Beta Omicron chapter of Phi Kappa Tau was matchless. It wouldn't have existed when I was there in the 1970's nor would it exist today. Just think --- my brothers from the '70s might not know each other if not for Rick's efforts.
Fred Dixon, Beta Omicron '75, 10 March 2007
Joy,
Carol and I share in your family's tremendous sorrow.
Rick has such an extraordinary legacy in business and our fraternity, yet we always knew his family was his core.
We will miss his smile and guidance and look always for his steady hand, as those he has inspired try to guide his beloved fraternity.
Greg Hollen, Univ. of Maryland
Past National President,
The Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity
Greg Hollen, 11 March 2007