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From Gary's beloved wife, Debi: Gary was a dedicated husband, father, brother, uncle, friend and employee. He passed suddenly on August 30th 2016. He leaves behind his wife Debi of 28 years, his son Michael, his Sister Lori and niece Lexi and nephew Marcus as well as many friends and professional colleagues. Gary was retired from a 30+ year career as a lineman and high voltage trouble man, where he excelled and became a mentor and leader, his son has followed in his footsteps.
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Tad Reynales
GARY “JOE” HAMILL
132 When 132's called in this town, only one man comes to mind...
Gary "Joe" Hamill is this guys name, he's truly one of a kind....
He's always adding to his truck....with new lights and clever splices...
But remember not to touch, any of his amazing devices.........
He's quite good at what he does, he'd never leave a hazard.......
Free times spent down at the Lodge, he's there as the wizard.......
Storm season is his favorite time, loves gale force winds and rain.....
The worse it gets the more he laughs.............
I wonder if he's sane?...........................
Trees and poles come crashing down, to him it's all a hoot........
'Cause he knows when payday comes, he'll take home lots of loot.......
When fuses blow or breakers burn he'll be there in a flash..........
He'll fix you up as best he can, provided you have cash..........
When lighting strikes and lights go out, he's there shootin' trouble....
He loves to work on overtime, 'specially when its double............
Payday's here and Gary says, "Man look at all this money...............
When he gets home dear Debi says, "Just hand it over honey".........
But he just shrugs and takes his dog for a ride around the lake.......
He'll check out lady joggers there, with his ol'best friend Jake.......
This was written by Jim Wing another Oakland Troubleman/Friend in 1997
I was honored by it very much.
Gary Hamill, Troubleman
[posted on powerlineman.com]