Message to the Family: We are honored to provide this Book of Memories to the family.

Message to the Family: Loved him so much! I loved how he always called us " his girls". I loved how every time I saw him he would remind us of when Beth "learned" to drive a stick shift!! He was a great daddy to us all!!

Message to the Family: My condolences to the Hambrick family and many friends. Mr. Hambrick played a large part in my life beginning in elementary school. I was so proud to be a part of the greatest HS band, both marching and concert. He instilled a sense of value, ethics and hard work in me. The summer days were short for band members. Practice 3 times a day. He had the best eyesight of anyone! One mess up and we all went running back down the field to do it again. Mr. Hambrick instilled that music was important. I often think of those times and am forever grateful for the guidance from him and Jane. His memory will live on in the lives of many he has touched.

Message to the Family: Bob, your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Hope that you can find comfort in the good memories with you Dad. Regards, Greg

Message to the Family: Many hugs for all of you! I wish I could be there. I pray for comfort to be laid upon all of you at this time and the times to come. Love you very much.

Message to the Family: Mr. Hambrick was a great educator, teacher, mentor and friend. He was always ready to listen if you needed someone. I had the privilege of being one of his students at Cass High and also his son Johnny and daughter Beth, were both great friends of mine. He will truly be missed. Please know that your family are in my prayers.

Message to the Family: MR HAMBRICK WAS MANY THINGS, A GOOD MAN, A GOOD EDUCATOR, AND A GREAT BAND DIRECTOR. HIS INFLUENCE ON SO MANY LIVES WAS GREAT. I WAS A SHY GIRL WITH LITTLE CONFIDANCE & HE ALLOWED ME TO GROW IN THIS AREA.THIS IS ONE THING THAT I WORK ON WITH MY STUDENTS . YOU CAN BE THE BEST AND WE WERE !!!! DIXIE IRISH BAND !!!! CLASS OF 1964

Message to the Family: DUBLIN HIGH SCHOOL'S BEST BAND DIRECTOR-REST IN PEACE

Message to the Family: Papa, you were my world before I could walk. My mom tells me about how I would only let you take care of me before I went to daycare everyday. I've adored you from day one feel so honored to call you my Grandfather. I will forever and always be your girl. I love you.

Message to the Family: The world has lost a great man but heaven is rejoicing to have him there. I know Tommy and Johnny was at the gate to welcome him. I can see those two looking for something to fix. Hope God knows what he's up for. We were so lucky to have had John and Jane and their family as our friends. May God be with them and give them peace and strength .Love you all.

Message to the Family: God Bless this gentle man and his family. What a great legacy he has left behind and he will be greatly missed. I love the entire Hambrick family and will miss Mr. H! Great Principal and great Superintendent - so glad he brought you all to Folkston and then glad he and Beth returned later.

Message to the Family: To the family, may the pain of your loss be mitigated by the inspiring light of the life he led. Very seldom do any of us have the opportunity to be a part of something that is the very best of its kind. For so many students at DHS, "Uncle John" gave us that opportunity. The "Dixie Irish Band" was, indeed, the very best of its kind, in large part due to the unrelenting drive of John Hambrick to get each of us to reach down and give all that we had. It was clear that he loved us and we loved him right back. For so many of us, he showed us what it meant to be excellent and what it took to achieve excellence. His influence has followed me my entire life. I will never forget him.

Message to the Family: I first met Mr. Hambrick in high school as my principal. He loved coming into the band room and watching and sometimes directing the band. Later years, I had the pleasure to work with Mr. Hambrick at North Metro Tech, even before the college opened. I loved hearing his passion to provide education to children and adults. He told me the story of how he was driving back from Atlanta and spotted the property (at that time it was a pasture), he stopped, walked the land and started the process for the land purchase where the college sits today. At North Metro Tech, Mr. Hambrick was a vital member of the planning and establishment of the college, along with Dr. Allen. In 2011, the new Cass High opened. We were fortunate to be able to arrange for Mr. Hambrick and Mr. Mike Nelson to join together for the final closing of the Cass High (now College and Career Academy). Mr. Hambrick opened the doors in 1976 and Mr. Nelson closed the school in 2011. It was such a sweet moment... Mr. Hambrick is a dear friend to my family and will be missed.

Message to the Family: I first met Mr. Hambrick in high school as my principal. He loved coming into the band room and watching and sometimes directing the band. Later years, I had the pleasure to work with Mr. Hambrick at North Metro Tech, even before the college opened. I loved hearing his passion to provide education to children and adults. He told me the story of how he was driving back from Atlanta and spotted the property (at that time it was a pasture), he stopped, walked the land and started the process for the land purchase where the college sits today. At North Metro Tech, Mr. Hambrick was a vital member of the planning and establishment of the college, along with Dr. Allen. In 2011, the new Cass High opened. We were fortunate to be able to arrange for Mr. Hambrick and Mr. Mike Nelson to join together for the final closing of the Cass High (now College and Career Academy). Mr. Hambrick opened the doors in 1976 and Mr. Nelson closed the school in 2011. It was such a sweet moment... Mr. Hambrick is a dear friend to my family and will we missed.

Message to the Family: I first met Mr. Hambrick in high school as my principal. He loved coming into the band room and watching and sometimes directing the band. Later years, I had the pleasure to work with Mr. Hambrick at North Metro Tech, even before the college opened. I loved hearing his passion to provide education to children and adults. He told me the story of how he was driving back from Atlanta and spotted the property (at that time it was a pasture), he stopped, walked the land and started the process for the land purchase where the college sits today. At North Metro Tech, Mr. Hambrick was a vital member of the planning and establishment of the college, along with Dr. Allen. In 2011, the new Cass High opened. We were fortunate to be able to arrange for Mr. Hambrick and Mr. Mike Nelson to join together for the final closing of the Cass High (now College and Career Academy). Mr. Hambrick opened the doors in 1976 and Mr. Nelson closed the school in 2011. It was such a sweet moment... Mr. Hambrick is a dear friend to my family and will we missed.

Message to the Family: I would like to offer my condolences to the Hambrick Family

Message to the Family: What a legacy you left. You will be missed.

Message to the Family: What a legacy you left. You will be missed.

Message to the Family: Mr Hambrick taught me flute (tried to teach me flute)from the 5th grade at Saxon Heights through 12th grade at Dublin High School. Being in the band was so important to the development of me as an individual and he had a tremendous impact on me. He was such a kind person and I felt supported even when I made a mistake. Mr. Hambrick will be remembered fondly by me and fellow band members, I know. I'm sad to learn of his passing.

Message to the Family: Everything you've done is such and inspiration to me. I have my love of music, especially four part men's barbershop, all because of you. I love you. Thank you for being an amazing leader in my life.

Message to the Family: From you deesy bell I will love you forever! The best part of me comes from you. Thank you sweet daddy. Save me a place right beside you.

Message to the Family: Condolences to the family of Mr. Hambrick. He was such a hard working, fine man. I have fond memories or him during our band practices. He really did put Dublin, Ga on the map!! I will always have fond memories of him. Prayers being sent your way.

Message to the Family: God Bless the family of Mr. John Hambrick, he was a wonderful leader and will be forever missed.

Message to the Family: Dublin High, Class of 1970

Message to the Family: This man put the Dublin Irish Band (formerly Dixie Irish Band) on the map. Hundreds of students learned to play an instrument under his leadership. I became a tuba player and continue to play thru high school after he left. He was a great man and a great leader. He actually came to my home and talked to my Mother when he wanted me to change from trumpet to tuba. I'm sure he will be missed by all whom lives he has touched. I am praying for the family.

Message to the Family: I have known Ms. Jane and Dr. John since the late 1960's when Dr. John took over the Dublin High School band program. When he left Dublin, it was one of the best high school bands in the Southeast, if not the country. We had a tremendous amount of fun together, but band members worked very hard to earn all the kudos they received. Many of us were able to re-kindle our relationships when Jane and John joined us at our recent MegaReunions, and it meant so much to all of us. I am sure we will see Dr. John again in the not too distant future. God bless the family and we say a prayer for them all.

Message to the Family: I was honored to have been served, at Dublin High, by a man of such talent, leadership, and dedication as that of John Hambrick.

Message to the Family: I have known since having him as my high school principal and later in life, I had the pleasure of working with him at North Metro Technical Institute for several years. He was one of the founding fathers of that technical college and worked many hours planning and developing that institute in 1987. He was such a wonderful Christian man with true ethical values for all to see as well as having a great sense of humor. He will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him.

Message to the Family: Mr. Hambrick aka PAPA was a great person, I only knew him for a short time while he spent a few weeks at Townsend Park, I was one of the CNA`s that cared for him and it was a pleasure to have known him. My condolences to the family..