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I enjoyed veiwing your work and hope to visit some of your sculptor sites in the near future.
Frank A. Brown
Affirmative Action Officer
for Department of Human Services
State of New Jersey
Frank A. Brown <fab447@Yahoo.com>
Atco, NJ USA - Saturday, February 16, 2002 at 04:33am (EST)
Hello Mr. Hamilton,
Your slide lecture at U of L on Feb. 13 was truly inspiring.
Gwendolyn Kelly <gwen@multipurposewoman.org>
Louisville, KY USA - Thursday, February 14, 2002 at 04:50pm (EST)
I really enjoyed your very informative website. It was very interesting and I learned about some things I never knew before. I chose you to do a report on in my Humanities class. I wanted to learn about art done by an African-American sculptor who lived right here in my very own hometown. The pictures of your sculptings were excellent. Hope all is great with you. Keep up the good work.
Ashley Hayes <www.Ashleylynn83@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Tuesday, February 12, 2002 at 04:42pm (EST)
Wonderful work, very impressive!
Carmen <creyes50@home.com>
New Haven, CT USA - Thursday, February 07, 2002 at 03:42am (EST)
Hello, there. Hope all is well with you. As a graphic artist had to say yours'is smashing http://www.smartdraw4.com.
Catherine Lake
San Diego, CA USA - Wednesday, February 06, 2002 at 00:54am (EST)
I was invited to your web site by my cousin and your neighbor, William Carvin. Enjoyed it very much. Lived in Detroit for years and am familiar with your Louis design. Beautiful. I will pass the info about it's designer on to young Detroiters. Keep up the good works.
Zellie Dupree <zeebra@citlink.net>
Fairfield Glade, TN USA - Monday, February 04, 2002 at 06:17pm (EST)
Very impressive Mr.Hamilton. I am a high school social studies educator and I will definitely refer to your accomplishments while instructing.
Jonathan J. Zeno <vgxgram@yahoo.com>
Dallas , TX USA - Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at 06:26pm (EST)
Hey Ed, Just checkin' you out...hoping that you'd have a Christmas sale on the Spirit of Freedom piece!!! Take care and Happy Holidays.
Barbara Laurie <bglaurie@aol.com>
Washington, DC USA - Wednesday, December 26, 2001 at 03:29pm (EST)
Mr. Hamilton, I recently passed through Louisville,Ky. I'm in artist that has been on Local T.V. stations here in Ky. Plus, I recently was interviewed by your Fox 41., Also your Courier Journal inwhich they took pictures that I did of a piece called City Life in Lint Art out from A Dryer screen., I formulate it into my Afro American subjects. I spoken with a gentleman and owner of the Cathedral Heritage Foundation, he said he's good freinds with you... Call on him and ask about my works, I do reseach on the Buffalo Soldiers and in a Lint Art fashion.. I love your work. Sorry I was not able to visit.. Too much promoting obligations on my behalf...But I did see your things here in Lexington,ky.,down at the Urban Center in the Mayor' Building, and I heard that you were Gary Bibbs guest. I too was at the Roots and Heritage.. with the Towns Tourist Commission selling my black Arts calendars. I met with your Urban Towns Commission; Mr. Darryl Owens & guest he's seen my work. Louisville, I truly enjoyed.. Artist like youself keep the struggle of our people's hope and dreams alive.... Is it possible that you might do a piece that shows why some of our people in the Cherokee and Chikua tribes.,as they went through the trail of tears..I got some information on the subject if you're interested. Also have you ever met with a gentleman by the name of Jerry Gore located out of Maysville,Ky.? He was shown on Ket with Dr.Blaine Hudson of U.of L. on the passage of the Underground Railroad.. Mr.Gore and I did an afternoon T.V.program called The Afternoon Special with Bill Bryant and Barbara Bailey as hosts/hostes.. Thanks Listening,check with the Cathedral Heritage Foundation about me....
Darryl L. Davis <dlodbruner@yahoo.com>
Winchester, Ky. USA - Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at 04:29pm (EST)
I enjoyed your wed site if you have any information one any of his children and what are they doing now If they are invovled in any civil right movement of today. please send me any information if you can Thank you for being available
Terry Upsher <Nuwna@yahoo.com>
Macon, Ga USA - Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at 06:17pm (EST)
Hello Mr. Hamilton, I came across your website when I was researching information on Black Americans during the Civil War. (men and women) I was very please with everything that was presented there. Each year I put on a play at my church for Black History Month. Last year the theme was Black Wings: Blacks in Aviation. This year I doing the Civil War Years, and will touch on the Reconstruction Period. It is wonderful to know that you have a spiritual commitment that you have incorporated in your work. God Bless you and your family. Virgie
Virgil A. Wlliams <VirgilAnneWiliams@hotmail.com>
Clementon, NJ USA - Friday, October 05, 2001 at 01:03am (EST)
I was invited by a friend of mine to view his work.(Ralph Shelburn.) ..... and i was very impressed.. life like images and capturing the eyes in his work. I missed the work in while i was in Washington DC.. But will make it next time i am there...
Karen tedore <ktedore@excite.com>
Greenville, oh USA - Sunday, August 12, 2001 at 10:37pm (EST)
Ed; I just found your website and it is a wondrous thing of beauty. It represents the soul of your work very well, and your work has always captured your soul. As a former student of yours during your time at Iroquois High School, I have always pointed to you as the person who influenced me to pursue my love of art and find a career in that love. Your work reflects your love and that is a great reflection. May God bless you and your sensitive soul for many, many years to come. Thank you so much for the love you have shared.
Gary Williams <williamg@infi.net>
Elizabethtown, KY USA - Wednesday, August 08, 2001 at 07:41pm (EST)
Mr.Hamilton, Iam a photographer, writer and historian (African/African American studies. I have produced several multi-image slide presentation(music/narration)that have been shown in several schools, churches in the Washington, D.C. area. I am currently working on a presentation entitled, "The Courage To Serve". It traces the incredible roll that African Americans have played in this nation's wars, with a special emphasis on the Civil War, it's aftermath, Col. George Washington Williams desire for a memorial to Black soldiers who fought and died in this conflict, Frank Smith and the memorial foundation's work toward this effort, your creation of this wonderful sculpture, and it's 1999 dedication. One of the missing links is some photographs of you(possibly in your studio at work. I had the honor of photographing you at the 1999 dedication. Any assistance you could provide me would be greatly appreciated. I will include my home address and phone# 3911 13th Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20017 (202) 529-8286. I hope to have the presentation completed in Sept/Oct. of this year.
Phil Portlock <The3rdeye@aol.com>
Washington, DC USA - Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 01:02am (EST)
We really enjoyed your great website. Good work! Please have also a look on our art platform. Greetings from Switzerland/Zurich http://www.ArtOffer.com
Nevartos <promo@ArtOffer.com>
Zürich, ZH Switzerland - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 02:31pm (EST)
I have just returned from visiting Washington, DC with my 8th grade students from the Brown School in Louisville. We all were very impressed with the beautiful memorial to the African Americans that fought in the Civil War. We saw so many wonderful works of art while in the city but, we were especially proud to see the work of a fellow Louisvillian. Thank-you.
Sharon Voelker <voelker@gateway.net>
Louisville, KY USA - Sunday, March 25, 2001 at 12:49pm (EST)
Hi Mr. Hamilton, this is Cliff from WKU art dept. and I wanted to thank you for spending time out of your super busy schedule to visit and teach us so much. You are a great influence on young artists and give us the reality that hard work will pay off. I work very hard at my goals in school and seeing an artist of your stature pushes me even harder. Thanks for your visit and please keep in touch with us. Cliff Hilton.
Cliff Hilton <hiltocd@hotmail.com>
Bowling Green, KY USA - Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 09:47pm (EST)
ED, YOU ARE A GENIUS. GOD HAS BLESSED YOU WITH THE VISION AND THE ENERGY TO SHALL THE VISION. PLEASE KEEP DOING HIS WORK. ICONSIDER MYSELF FORTUNATE TO HAVE SPENT TIME WITH YOU AND WATCHED YOU CREATE YOUR WORK. KEEP THE FAITH..LOVE JUMOKE
ROBERT JUMOKE PASS <PHOTOBYJUMOKE2@AOL >
LEMON GROVE, CA USA - Saturday, December 30, 2000 at 08:44am (EST)
I think Mr. hamilton is very interesting and I am happy to see this information about him.
Antionette Reid <alreid@bellsouth.net>
Mobile, Al USA - Sunday, November 19, 2000 at 09:28pm (EST)
Has an opportunity to see some more of your work on the internet. It is so great to see how God speaks. Please send some pictures of your work for my presentation if that is possible. thanks
Marilyn Traylor <tjbritt@myexcel.com>
Mobile, Al USA - Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at 01:07am (EST)
Thanks for the contact Mr. Hamilton. Your site certainly is a golden addition to this medium. I will pass this on to the Lincoln Cemetery Project Associations, board and committe members. Sherman W. Hoy, C.O.B. L.C.P.A.
Sherman W. Hoy <shoy@superpa.net>
Gettysburg, PA USA - Wednesday, November 08, 2000 at 01:26pm (EST)
this is a interesting site it gives a lot of info
kenneth prejean
irvine, ca USA - Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 05:29pm (EST)
As a 16 year old who enjoys art, this really inspires me to stay with art. Your work is truly amazing!
Tia Sanderse <tink_17f@yahoo.com>
raleigh, nc USA - Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 10:14pm (EST)
You work is an inspiration to African Americans everywhere. Are you going to compose a book which would feature your work.
Craig Hutchinson <cshutch@pacbell.net>
Oakland, CA USA - Monday, September 11, 2000 at 07:57pm (EST)
Hello Ed, My Manager was in town(Washington,DC), met you and was extremely impressed by the work you have done. She couldn't wait to share with us the beauty you have created! I have just logged into your web page and it is just as wonderful as she described. Thank you for sharing. goldn_3@hotmail.com
MYRNA R. JONES <GOLDN_3@HOTMAIL.COM>
EAGAN, MN USA - Thursday, August 31, 2000 at 05:01pm (EST)
Hi Ed I think we were in the same homeroom at Shawnee High. Read about you in the paper and love your sculptures.
Dorothy <DOTMIL@prodigy.net>
Louisville, Ky USA - Wednesday, August 23, 2000 at 06:44pm (EST)
Hello Ed Hamilton My Husband and I were in Washington D.C. on sat 19 Aug. 2000 with the group from Union Baptist Church. Hempstead NY. WE were glad to have been able to see your work and pass on the information to orthers. It was a greet experience. Thanks and I pray God will continue to Bless you with you talents.
Sandra Murphy <sam539@aol.com>
uniondale, ny USA - Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at 06:44pm (EST)
Beautiful work! Worth taking a trip to see in person. Thanks
Janet Santackas
Cambridge, MA USA - Wednesday, August 16, 2000 at 01:42pm (EST)
I'VE NERER HEARD OF YOU BEFORE, I WAS JUST LOOKING AROUND THE NET, AND I FOUND YOU , AND WHAT I HAVE SEEN AND READ SO I LOVE,THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO.
carolyn perrineau <mema@bet.com>
staten island, ny USA - Saturday, August 05, 2000 at 07:31pm (EST)
Loved Your Work! I am also an artist, so check me out at www.kuanitamurphy.com!
Kuanita E. Murphy <kuanita_murphy@excite.com>
Cuthbert, GA USA - Friday, July 21, 2000 at 12:44pm (EST)
It would really be nice to have your art exhibited at Black Expo DC in November, 2000. Visit us at the National Black Business Trade Association at http://www.nbbta.com
Lee Green <nbbta@email.com>
Washington, DC USA - Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 05:38pm (EST)
Ed, It was a great feeling to see you again and we would like to express our gratitude for the tour of your studio and to see your new work on the Lenny Lyles statue for Cardinal Park at the University of Louisville. Your photos are fantastic but nothing creates the feeling that you receive when you see the actual scuptures in person. This holds true viewing the "Christ The Redeemer" scupture again. We hope that this work will someday be brought to fruition. You have a God given talent that is one of a kind.
Trecia Alberhasky <SuperStarInc@aol.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 07:20pm (EST)
Ed...You are amazing. I hope you get many, many more wonderful commissions to showcase your talent and spread your wonderful vision!
Kevin Kreger <kevin@faxus.com>
Milwaukee, WI USA - Monday, June 19, 2000 at 05:38pm (EST)
Excellent site!!! I love Hamilton's work!!! Unfortunately, I can not afford it, but I would love to hear from others who know other African American bronze sculptors who are more affordable. I am looking for African American bronze busts and/or statues. Please reply!
Aderson Exume <HaitiNoir@aol.com>
Fort Washington, MD USA - Tuesday, May 16, 2000 at 10:53am (EST)
For every African American soldier who has given of himself to serve a high and noble cause, you sir, have spoken volumes in bronze. Our historical legacy can and will not be forgotten, due to visual historians such as yourself. I SALUTE! you SIR drive on. (12B20)
Lee E. Fowler <lfowleragain@bigfoot.com>
reston, va USA - Friday, May 12, 2000 at 10:02pm (EST)
Dear Ed, not only do you have the Midas touch with a sculpture, but you have it with this web site. You are not only an asset to the city of Louisville, you are a national treasure. You go Ed!
Ed Laster <ellast01@gwise.louisville.edu>
Louisville, KY USA - Monday, April 17, 2000 at 07:56pm (EST)
Dear Mr. Hamilton Thanks for showing your work on the Internet, very impressive sculpture as it shows it was made with blood, sweat, and tears.
James A. Davis <chipper@northcoast.com>
Ferndale, CA USA - Saturday, April 08, 2000 at 03:11pm (EST)
Enjoyed viewing these beautiful works of art. We as a people need to know and remember our history.
tia sanders
co USA - Wednesday, April 05, 2000 at 10:35pm (EST)
I just perused your items for sale, and passed the word to the 54th Mass that you are now online for business. Overall, this is a great website.
Jerry Brown <maxjerry@clark.net>
Gaithersburg, MD USA - Tuesday, March 21, 2000 at 10:31pm (EST)
I really enjoyed visiting your site. Your pieces are outstanding. Someday When I get rich, I'll make a purchase. Unfortunately it's a bit out my my reach at the present time.
Chris Hale <chale@info-tech-solutions.com>
Temecula, Ca USA - Tuesday, March 21, 2000 at 03:40pm (EST)
Mr. Hamilton: Your sculptures are beautiful and elegant. I'm glad to have discovered your web site.
Veronica DeLuze <vdeluze@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
NY USA - Saturday, March 18, 2000 at 09:05pm (EST)
Congratulations! The site is wonderful! Have you ever given any thought to a design regarding "The Buffalo Soliders?" I feel you would be just the right person for this enlightenment to mankind. Thank you.
Patricia Lee <leepll@cs.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Thursday, March 16, 2000 at 03:02pm (EST)
You are right on top of the times, Keeping up with the state of the arts & Hi-Tech.I like our page.
Irv Calloway <irvincall@aol.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Saturday, March 11, 2000 at 06:11pm (EST)
Hello Ed, I want to be like you when i grow up. Best Wishes Richard & Teri !!! Teri is the love of my life and she's really cute too.
Richard Bennett <rbassoc@flash.net>
Detroit, Mi USA - Saturday, February 26, 2000 at 03:54am (EST)
Ed,Thanks for allowing me to post here in your guest book the web site where my carvings and Alison's illustrations can be found. The address is <http:\\www.lyneart.com> .I also clipped and have put to use your favorite bookmarks listed in the Courier Journal. I especially like www.artchive.com Thanks again,Frank Lyne
Frank Lyne <alisonl@apex.net>
Adairville, KY USA - Thursday, February 24, 2000 at 12:06pm (EST)
Ed, I am a sculptor too. My preferred medium is wood so you are in no danger of me competing against you on your large public commissions. I admire your work and I must admit that I have at least a little envy of your success. I hope you continue to prosper. I am looking forward to the book about your civil war memorial. Frank Lyne
Frank Lyne <alisonl@apex.net>
adairville, KY USA - Tuesday, February 22, 2000 at 01:24pm (EST)
Hi Ed: Keep up the good work. I will be visiting your web page often Lily Ann Taylor
Lillie Ann Taylor of "Family & Friends" <LilPad2@aol.com>
Prospect, KY USA - Sunday, February 13, 2000 at 03:29am (EST)
Ed, What a great website. You are truly an inspiration for me as an artist. I am very proud to know you, and I wish you continued success in your work. Peace, Ron
Ron Jones <ronj@ronjonesquartet.com>
Louisville, Ky. USA - Friday, February 11, 2000 at 08:21am (EST)
Tnank you for the Webb. Aside enjoying your fine works, it gaves us the opportunity of knowing how a public monument is conceived by the artist and translated into reality. Congratulations!
Félix F. Baños <Banosfam@prodigy.net.com>
Puerto Vallarta., Jal. MÉXICO - Thursday, February 10, 2000 at 06:53am (EST)
Your sculptures look so real and I really like what you have done with the scale of them, from small to huge. Thank you.
"Pat", Patricia D. McClendon <Pat@PatMcClendon.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Tuesday, February 08, 2000 at 09:39am (EST)
Ed, I really enjoyed your work on the website. It feels great to have such a great artist from my home state. I am originally from Hopkinsville, KY.
Cheryl Morris <cherylem@hotmail.com>
Omaha, NE USA - Monday, February 07, 2000 at 04:13pm (EST)
I enjoyed visiting your website and salute your work and your vision.
Katheryn D. Higgins <kdrexelhiggins@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Monday, February 07, 2000 at 03:09pm (EST)
Thanks for the website. Many more students now have access to your fine work.
David X. Thurmond <dthurmon@oldham.k12.ky.us>
Buckner, KY USA - Thursday, February 03, 2000 at 04:50pm (EST)
You have an outstanding website. Your work is unique and I hope to soon get around to see some of the monuments you have created. Also, we have put up the exhibit on you at the state capitol in Frankfort.
Michael R. Jones <Michaelr.Jones@mail.state.ky.us>
Paris, KY USA - Tuesday, February 01, 2000 at 03:25pm (EST)
I will be teaching a class in Washington, DC on the African American Civil War units, and your memorial will be a highlight of our week.
Carol Bessette <jcbessette@aol.com>
Springfield, VA USA - Monday, January 31, 2000 at 02:52pm (EST)
Ed, MAY ALL OF YOUR DREAMS TAKE FLIGHT. Leborah
Leborah Goodwin <Leborah@worldnet.att.net>
Louisville, Ky USA - Monday, January 31, 2000 at 11:51am (EST)
Thanks so much for given our school permission to include you in our Black History studies at Audubon Traditional School in the Bluegrass state of Kentucky!
Vera Parks
Louisville, KY USA - Thursday, January 27, 2000 at 09:15pm (EST)
Thanks for having a web site. I can show off and tell my other friends to "Get my friend Ed on the screen and see all his good works."
Jasper Ward <prspectjack@juno.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Wednesday, January 26, 2000 at 05:12pm (EST)
As a Washington, D.C. tour guide I am looking forward to visiting your memorial now that I have all this background information from the internet. I have seen the memorial many times passing by on the bus. Now once the snow is cleared I want to see it up close and personal. I am very impressed with the information available about the memorial and about Ed Hamilton.
Gayle Floyd <dfloyd@cais.com>
Springfield, VA USA - Tuesday, January 25, 2000 at 02:13pm (EST)
I enjoyed the website. My family and I are plaining to visit Washington D.C., this summer. I will have the opportunity to see my great great grandfather's name, James Stratton of the 12th U.S. Colored Infantry, Company G.
Raymond Stratton III <Rstratton@tnstate.edu>
Nashville, Tn USA - Monday, January 24, 2000 at 10:36pm (EST)
Ed, The site looks great. Congratulations in being out there in cyberspace with all that interesting art. Stanley
Stanley Collyer <hotline@competitions.org>
Louisville, KY USA - Thursday, January 20, 2000 at 04:55am (EST)
I feel foolish admitting this, but I've been reading the information about the Amistad episode from your links page, and until now I didn't know that it was a true story. I saw the movie and thought it was fiction. I'm grateful for the educational experience this site has given me. Also, the sculptures are amazing. Thanks.
Martha Esterhardt
Des Moines, IA USA - Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at 03:39pm (EST)
Looks great. Will be anxious to watch this site grow. Hope to be a part of some of it. Love ya!
Bob Markert <fenestra1@earthlink.net>
Louisville, Ky USA - Monday, January 17, 2000 at 10:00pm (EST)
Ed, it was great meeting you at The Courier-Journal. I'm really excited that you will be our guest columnist in My Favorite Bookmarks on the Tech Page. Thanks for pointing me to the Netscape link and Washington, D.C. online tour. I look forward to hearing from you soon. -- Kirk
Kirk kandle <kirk@iglou.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Saturday, January 15, 2000 at 05:59am (EST)
This is a wonderful site, Ed. This will be a great resource for the students of our community.
Laura Clifford <lcliffo1@jefferson.k12.ky.us>
Louisville, KY USA - Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at 06:50pm (EST)
Michael Jackson might be the "King of Pop" but you "my brother" are the King of the "Clay Nation"...molding and shaping the true stories of our ancestors' histories through the mystical gift of your hands.Thank you very much!
Kathleen Parks <KParkbene@aol.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Monday, January 10, 2000 at 04:50pm (EST)
WOW! What a performance on the net! Your work is so inspiring to so many people. Ed, thank you for presenting our African American stories with authenticity and clarity to the world.
Nana Yaa Asantewaa <storytelleryaa@aol.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Monday, January 10, 2000 at 11:58am (EST)
Incredible work! Thank you for making our history beautifully visibile for all to see.
Jaimie Markham <mcgi@pressenter.com>
River Falls, WI USA - Sunday, January 09, 2000 at 05:34pm (EST)
Ed: Thanks for sharing your artistic contributions with the world. You are an inspiration to artists.
Elmer Lucille Allen
USA - Sunday, January 09, 2000 at 09:55am (EST)
Great web site. Thanks to your webmaster, we will include a link to your site at http://www.informationman.com .
Bro. Mosi Hoj <infoman@informationman.com>
Capitol Heights, MD USA - Sunday, January 02, 2000 at 07:31pm (EST)
Ed: I viewed your site and "kudos". It looks great. Thank you for your suggestions regarding my site. We will stay in touch. George
george gadson <artbygeo@aol.com>
Coral Springs, FL USA - Sunday, January 02, 2000 at 11:20am (EST)
Great Site, Ed. Thanks for all the work that you have done on the African-American Civil War Monument. As a New Havener, I'd like to see something about the Amistad Statue you did there. Peace & Love, Ben Hawley Company B, 54th Mass Washington, DC
Ben Hawley <A29thconn@aol.com>
Silver Spring, MD USA - Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at 02:05pm (EST)
Ed, the website looks great! I'm glad you got it going. Talk to you soon..
Joan Brannon
USA - Monday, December 27, 1999 at 06:16pm (EST)