Jim Hamm has passed

[Pat B]

I read on PA that Jim Hamm passed away from a heart attack recently. Sad news for modern primitive archers and wood bow builders.  RIP Jim

[Roy from Pa]

Sorry to hear this, Pat.

[rainman]

RIP.  One of the driving forces behind the wood bow building renaissance.

[Mad Max]

RIP
What was his PA name pat?

[Pat B]

I don't know if Jim ever came on PA, Mark. 

[Flem]

Sad news indeed. His books inspired me to explore the all wood side of bowyering. His prose was informative, inspiring and just fun to read. Glad to know there are so many disciples carrying the primitive torch.

 RIP Jim Hamm

[zhangkeyang]

RIP

[John Scifres]

Dang.  I sure liked Jim a lot.  One of my favorite bowmaking memories from MOJam 1 Turtle Bow contest

[gifford, MO]

Rest in Peace Mr. Hamm.

Like John, I met Jim Hamm at the first MoJAM. I had bought his book several years earlier, and thusly began the journey of wood bows, their crafting and use.

He noticed the book was well thumbed and was happy to autograph it for me.

[George Tsoukalas]

This news saddens me. May his memory be eternal.

[Shredd]

      RIP, Brother...

[Pat B]

 Jim's son posted this on PA a few days ago...

This is Jim’s youngest son, Reed. I am writing on behalf of the family.
Dad passed Saturday night. He had a heart attack at home with mom and by the time the paramedics arrived, there was really nothing they could do. It was really unexpected as he had been splitting wood with Lee last weekend and had been working on a bow from an Osage tree we had cut here on the place.
I have read all of messages and appreciate everyone sharing how he touched their lives. It really brings comfort for us as we move forward that he touched so many people.
I have read the following phrase lately and it touched me personally: A society grows great when old men plant trees knowing they will never be able to sit in their shade. Dad tried to planted a lot of trees for a lot of people. I know he was a huge influence in my life and will miss him dearly.

[Roy from Pa]