COLE HAMBLIN

Condolences & Memories (52 entries)

• Thinking of Cole as another hockey season commences for the Gryphons and know all the boys are as well. His spirit led them to win the Queens Cup and I know all those boys will forever carry him in their hearts, even though their time with him was short, he made an incredible impression on their hearts. You remain in our thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Donna and Tim Strand (Son Tryg, Cole's teammate at Guelph.) on: Oct 16, 2015

• Judy, I just heard of your son's passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Take care - Posted by: Laurie Phillips (former co-worker) on: Nov 19, 2014

• Dear Judy. Just got the news of your son's passing (from Margaret). We're both very shocked & I'm so sad for you. I can't even imagine what you & your family are going through. Sending my heartfelt condolences. Take care. - Posted by: Louise Brooks (nee Cobb) (former co-worker & friend) on: Nov 14, 2014

• Judy, I cannot find the words to express my sincerest condolences to you and your family during this very difficult time. I know you will be surrounded by love and support and I hope that the wonderful memories you have of Cole will ease the pain somewhat. Loreen Coutts (GWL Co-worker) - Posted by: Loreen Coutts (Friend(Co-worker)) on: Nov 12, 2014

• Judy & family, my sincere condolences go out to you during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. There are no words to express how sorry I am for your loss. The service was beautiful and emphasized what an amazing person Cole was and how beautiful your family is. Sending you lots of strength and love <3 - Posted by: Kayla olinyk (Co-worker) on: Nov 12, 2014

• Cole, you will forever be known as "6-banger". You received this nickname at chiefs camp when I first met you. Thank you for being such a charismatic and joyful person. May your physical size and also your smile be forever mentioned. I wish you the best of luck in the after-life. - Posted by: Ryan Letts (Friend & Teammate ) on: Nov 12, 2014

• We were so saddened to hear of Cole's passing. We can't even imagine the sorrow you must feel. We pray that your great memories will help you though this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Kel & Wendy Kathler (long time ago friends) on: Nov 12, 2014

• Our thoughts and prayers are and have been with you all during this difficult time. Evan, Eric, Brady, Rod and Toni Raugust - Posted by: Raugust Family (another hockey connection ) on: Nov 12, 2014

• I am so very sorry about the loss of Cole. My heart breaks for you. Please know that the hockey community is embracing you during this very difficult time. May you find strength to get through this. - Posted by: Corinna Link (Hockey Mom) on: Nov 11, 2014

• Cole, for such a young man, you brought so much joy and happiness to Spokane Chiefs Fans. I hope that Spokane took good care of you and that your parents felt confident in letting us have you for a while. To Family, friends, Cole's girlfriend and all others: Thanks!! Cole enriched our lives immensely. Go Chiefs!! - Posted by: Dr. Richard Streeter (Spokane Chiefs Fan) on: Nov 10, 2014

• Once a Chief, always a Chief. Banger's playing in a different sweater now, and on a fresh sheet of ice. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. - Posted by: Bart Barrett, and family (Chiefs Fans) on: Nov 10, 2014

• "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." - Albert Einstein So heartbreaking to read of Cole's sudden illness and death! One look at his picture and I knew he was Craig's son and from all the news a talented one at that. May you feel the thoughts and prayers of peace and comfort as you mourn. - Posted by: Susan (Schroeder) & Roger Chartier (Friend) on: Nov 10, 2014

• Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in this time of loss. I only knew Cole when he was here in Spokane playing for the Chiefs, and got to speak with him at a few booster club functions. I liked him so much, that boyish grin and a friendly joke were easy to find. Rest in Peace Cole! - Posted by: Sheila White (Fan) on: Nov 10, 2014

• Sorry to hear of your loss. Remember the good times! Kathy, Ken & Raymond - Posted by: Fredette Family (friend) on: Nov 10, 2014

• My prayers are with Cole's family and friends. I watched him play with the Chiefs for a couple of years. I know he will be missed by all who knew him. - Posted by: Joanne (a Chiefs' Fan in Spokane, WA) on: Nov 10, 2014

• I am still in shock as to the quickness of Cole's passing. He was one of the first "secret pals" I was privileged to help with! His smile was always infectious and continuously on his lips. Cole was an amazing young man both on and off the ice. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family as they move forward. Cole, you are now with some greats of hockey, which I am sure you are enjoying. You will be greatly missed by all whose lives you have touched. - Posted by: Deanna Matney (Spokane Chiefs Section Leader/VP Spokane Chiefs Booster Club) on: Nov 10, 2014

• The moment I heard that Cole had passed away, I just burst into tears. He was one of the sweetest guys I had ever met in my life. After a Chiefs game, I was down waiting for the players when my parents screaming at me about something had caused me to just start crying. When Cole had come out of the locker room, he had seen me crying over by myself. He came over to me and just started making me laugh. Even writing this is making me tear up, and I kind of still hope that sweet, funny guy would come and just make me laugh again. Cole, make sure that you're stopping those tears in Heaven just like you stopped this girl's when you didn't even know my name. You and your family, friends and fans are in my prayers! - Posted by: Robyn Crystal (Fan ) on: Nov 10, 2014

• My Deepest sympathies to the entire Hamblin family and his close friends. Rest in peace "Hammer" You're skating with the Best now.. Once a Chief always a Chief. - Posted by: Dana Holloway (Spokane Chiefs (Fan)) on: Nov 10, 2014

• You will always be in our hearts and truly missed. Your courage and bravery will continue to be an inspiration to so many. God Bless! - Posted by: Dawn Chandos & Family ( Chiefs hockey fans) on: Nov 10, 2014

• We had the privilege of watching Cole on the ice in Spokane. What an amazing young man. My heart is with his family during this time. - Posted by: Sarah Michels () on: Nov 10, 2014

• Judy, I cannot find the words to express my sincerest condolences to you and your family during this very difficult time. I never knew your son Cole but from everything I've read he was a fine, upstanding young man; which doesn't surprise me given his roots. I know you will be surrounded by love and support and I hope that the wonderful memories you have of Cole will ease the pain somewhat. Our prayers are with you, Craig and your daughters. Take care, my friend. - Posted by: Colette Carriere (friend from curling) on: Nov 10, 2014

• Thank you for sharing Cole with us! His passion was hockey and you allowed him to be far away from you to pursue it. - Posted by: Bill and Carol Voogd (Chiefs Hockey fans) on: Nov 10, 2014

• Our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the Hamblin family. We are so very sorry for your loss. - Posted by: The De Cruyenaere's ( Anita and Ron) () on: Nov 10, 2014

• Our very deepest sympathies dear Craig, Judy and family, as you are grieving with such heartache the loss of your wonderful Cole, the gentlest of giants. Although his physical presence was so imposing, it was his wide-set grin, from ear to ear which was so disarming and heartwarming. We recall with much fondness dear Cole, a soft spoken, well-mannered and humbly talented young man. Our thoughts are with you and we pray that you find comfort in the memories of his short, yet well-lived life and of all the happiness he brought to so, so many. Heartfelt condolences, The Dupuis - Posted by: Claude, Jo-Ann, Stef, Courtney and Jolene Dupuis (hockey family friends) on: Nov 10, 2014

• Thinking of you all. Our hearts & prayers are with you all at this difficult time. The Lagasse family - Posted by: Guy, Beryl , Stephan , Nadine Lagasse (Friend) on: Nov 10, 2014

• Our Thoughts and Prayers are with your family. Grieve how you want and for how long you want, you all may have your own way and know that it's ok. Every day will be a struggle - best advice I got was JUST BE!!! (someday you will understand) Megan was a great friend with Cole in high school, she understands how you girls are feeling - she is available to talk if ever want to as am I even though we don't know each other. Sometimes the best person to talk to is with someone that has been through the same thing. - Posted by: Sherry Bailey & Megan Wiebe (family that has been where you are ) on: Nov 10, 2014

• My deepest sympathy goes to you Craig & Judy as well as Jena & Samantha. I feel the pain you must be going through and my prayers are with you. RIP Cole. I was a friend of both sets of your grandparents. Yvette Evans (Havers, Wiebe) - Posted by: Yvette Evans (Family friend) on: Nov 10, 2014

• I met Cole through a mutual friend, he was a funny, laid back guy just like myself so we got a long. He was always a guy you could joke around with on the ice, even if you were on opposing teams. Among everything Cole was, he was a great person, who will deeply missed. My sincerest condolences to the Hamblin family. - Posted by: Brayden Cuthbert (friend) on: Nov 10, 2014

• I remember Donald's first day of grade 2 in St. Adolphe, with him coming home and he was so excited that he made a new friend, Cole. And then continuing with "you know he is just as tall as me!" He had the biggest smile. That's who Cole was, one to make friends and leave a lasting impression. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Cole and you will always be the friend with that big heart. Craig and Judy and girls our deepest sympathy. - Posted by: Linda, Alain, Donald, Lindsy & Pat (Donald early years school friend) on: Nov 09, 2014

• Craig and Judy, We were shocked and so sorry to hear about Cole's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to both of you and your family at this most difficult time. - Posted by: Tom and Darcia Knight (Friends ) on: Nov 09, 2014

• Judy, Craig, Jena and Samantha the news of Cole's passing was a shock. It has been many years since leaving St. Adolphe but we had not forgotten Cole and your family. He was the little man on skates with amazing talent. Our hearts go out to you. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family. Mona & Rob and family - Posted by: Normandeau Family (Friends) on: Nov 09, 2014

• Cole/Hamblin Family, You don't know me but I found your story through a posting board and my family and I were thinking about you. I'm a country away and you see, I also found out I had the same diagnosis as you just a few months before you did (Mucep). Fortunately, my struggles were no where near the level of yours. I'm so sorry. I'm very sorry family's loss, and just know that even strangers are thinking of you and lifting you up! - Posted by: JT (Friend) on: Nov 09, 2014

• Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you through this unimaginable time in your lives. So sorry and God bless. Hub and Dianne Delorme - Posted by: Hub and Dianne Delorme (neighbours) on: Nov 09, 2014

• Judy and Craig... Although it's been a lifetime since we were together, the best of life's memories NEVER cease. Hugs and prayers during this trying time in your lives. May God forever surround you and hold you in the palm of His hand. RIP Cole. ♡♡♡♡ Miss you. - Posted by: Teresa Plysiuk (Friends many years ago!) on: Nov 09, 2014

• So hard to find the words for such a terrible loss. Just know that my heart is with you, as is Cole's - he may have left in the physical, but never in spirit, nor from your memories & your hearts. Keep talking to him - he'll hear you. Sadly, it's often the brightest star that shines the brightest, and burns out quickest - only God knows why (greater purpose on the other side perhaps). My most sincere & heart-felt sympathies to you, Judy, Craig, the entire family & loved ones. - Posted by: Doreen ((former co-worker, friend)) on: Nov 09, 2014

• Words cannot express the depth of sympathy and love we share with you at the loss of your precious son. Our hearts and our prayers for comfort are wrapped around you. - Posted by: Alison & Colin Harbinson (Friends) on: Nov 09, 2014

• I met Cole at a hockey rink in WPG. He was playing summer hockey and I was reffing. I saw Hamblin on the back of his jersey so I started to scout the crowd for his dad. Well it didn't take me long to find him and then I proceeded to have some fun with Cole as I had grown up with his mom and dad in Morris, MB. Cole was a big defenceman like his dad with exceptional skills ,after the game we talked briefly and he was so polite as he told me he also had fun. It's with our deepest regrets to hear of Cole's passing. Our hearts go out to Craig and Judy and Family! - Posted by: Bobby Derksen sr. (Friend) on: Nov 09, 2014

• I am so sorry for your loss. Cole was an amazing hockey player on and off the ice. He was always respectful to fans. He is playing with some of the best now. Rest in peace Cole! - Posted by: jonathan abrahamsen (spokane chiefs dan) on: Nov 09, 2014

• Thinking of you and your family during this impossibly difficult time. Hugs from the Dunbars. - Posted by: Joe & Shannon Dunbar (Friends) on: Nov 09, 2014

• Judy, Craig and Girls Our heartfelt condolences go out to you, Cole was an amazing human being and he will leave such a big void in your life..Remembering back to the summer hockey days and all the crazy things the boys did off the ice. Cole being the one to come up with Funker as a nickname which has stuck with him..One day the pain of the loss will lessen but the heart will always ache. He is now up with the Hockey Gods looking down. May God be with all of you in this difficult time. - Posted by: Cindy Funk (Friend) on: Nov 09, 2014

• So, so sorry for your for loss. May God give you the strength and the courage to go thru your sorrow and grieving. Gord and Marcie Kosman - Posted by: Gord and Marcie Kosman (Friends) on: Nov 08, 2014

• We are so deeply saddened by the passing of Cole ..although we have not seen him for quite awhile we still remember that special young man that he was .. There were many great times at all those roller hockey games at St. Adolphe rink in the early 2000's ..We want to send our heartfelt thoughts to Craig, Judy, Jena and Samantha .. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.. - Posted by: The Shades (Friends from roller hockey ) on: Nov 08, 2014

• My heart goes out to the family, friends, and teammates of Cole's. Rest In Peace Cole. You will be missed by all. -Samantha M. Brouillette (Former School-mate from both St Adolphe and SNC). - Posted by: Samantha Brouillette () on: Nov 08, 2014

• I will remember Cole as vibrant, funny, polite and a good friend and classmate to my daughter Allison, who went to school with him in St. Adolphe from K-8. He was the star of all Christmas concerts and plays, a great hockey ambassador to the St. Adolphe community, and a credit to his parents. My thoughts are with the entire Hamblin family. Words cannot express what you all must be experiencing. Rest in peace Cole. - Posted by: Mikki Grouette (friend) on: Nov 08, 2014

• Although no words can ease the loss that you must feel may you all be comforted by the love and support around you. Remember when someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure! - Posted by: Jared and Darcie Morris (Friends ) on: Nov 08, 2014

• Hugs to all of the Hamblin family as well as Cole's huge circle of friends. You are in our thoughts during these very difficult times. Ron, Nikki and family. - Posted by: The Rochon's (friends) on: Nov 08, 2014

• Our deepest sympathy Craig, Judy and family. Thinking of you! Bud & Carm - Posted by: Bud & Carm (Friends) on: Nov 08, 2014

• Judy & Craig, We were so shocked and so sorry to hear about Cole's passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to both of you and Jenna and Samantha. - Posted by: Margaret & Bryan Brooks (co-worker) on: Nov 08, 2014

• Craig, Judy, Jena and Samantha, sorry to hear about Cole. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Unfortunately we will not be able to attend the celebration of Cole's life, as we are out visiting Zachery in Nova Scotia. - Posted by: Garry, Karen & Zachery Franko (Friend) on: Nov 08, 2014

• Craig & Judy, our deepest sympathies to you on the loss of Cole. Brayden, Lorrie and myself will always remember what a great D-man Cole was, never mind all the laughs we all had together. Just another hockey family feeling your pain, The Krahn's - Posted by: Danny krahn (family friend) on: Nov 08, 2014

• I've known Cole since I was just starting out in hockey. I always would remember Cole's exceptional skill and work ethic. My dad told me a story how we would play in the St. Adolphe winter carnival as 7 year olds, 3 on 3. I remember how skilled he was with the puck at such a young age and he continued this to his game right through Junior hockey to College. He would always be a guy to make you laugh on and off the ice and could change your bad day around in a second. Cole was an amazing person and I was grateful for the times, laughs, hockey spent together. The Fostey family sends our deepest condolences and prayers to the Hamblin family. Rest in peace brother, you'll be missed - Posted by: Brody Fostey (Friend) on: Nov 08, 2014

• Craig, Judy, Jena and Samantha, trying to find the right words to express our sympathy to you, is impossible. Forever in our hearts, Kathryn, Lionel, Eric, Adam and Claire - Posted by: The Huberdeau's (friends) on: Nov 08, 2014