Terry 'ACL' Hammond (11/19/2010)

I am not the same as I was ...
I am a better man for having had the Hammond Experience.
Not sure anyone who met Terry could say he didn't leave a deep impression of faith in people, generosity, and shear joy in the company of friends.

I am learning,,,again, the feeling of grief at the loss of a brother.

Terry became more a brother than some of my own brothers, and in record time.

My jaw is still on the ground not just at the news George gave me personally a few hours ago, but at the at the size of that mans heart.
No,,, you would not be the same after the Hammond experience.

I am not the same as I was...

I am happier,,, Happier overall ,,, A happier person grieving a horrible loss to so many people. Strange how that can be,,, strange how grief and happiness can coexist for a moment.

Feelings pass ,,,Happiness will not allow grief to dominate over time, but for now the pain is so bad it seems it will never end.

Oh, Terry,,, You left too soon, brother.:(

You left to damn soon.:(

Look at me ...I am not the same as I was.:(

I'm ,,, on average ,,,,, Happier :(

I raise a spoonful of Peanut Butter Cup ice cream in your honor.
 
I'm shocked and speechless ... This news is difficult to absorb. There will be a significant gap in the day-to-day function in this corner of the world with Terry's passing.
Terry was a huge influence on this community, he will be missed immensely.
I'll return for a comment when I recover.
 
Terry, I cannot thank you enough for the four wonderful years I had the chance to call you friend. I thank you for allowing me to share in your wonderful family. The pain I feel right now must be minuscule compared to the pain that Cindy, Mitch, Macy and your sisters Carol and Vicky are feeling right now. It's so tough when you never get a chance to say goodbye...

Of all the gifts that Terry shared with us all, the one that stands out the most to me is the simple trust that he had in everyone that he met. He would immediately count you as a friend the moment you met; you didn't have to earn it.

Till we meet again, dear friend...
 
Re: Terry 'ACL' Remembered

I don't think I have a favorite. I loved them all. I guess I liked his "King" story the best. He surely had a way of telling a good story. ;) I got to see a very personal side to Terry while we spent the night on the north rim of the Grand Canyon together. We got there late and didn't have any reservations and just spent the time talking and sitting on the Canyon rim. I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to ride along with Terry and see the world through his eyes. We slept on our motorcycles that night for a few hours before getting up at sunrise.

I admired Terry very much and wanted to learn all I could from him. I wanted to be just like him...I had the utmost respect for Terry and the way he lived his life. I will surely miss him.

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As I laughed at his post with tears in my eyes, I will now send my condolences to his family and the ST community, w/ tears in my eyes. Godspeed Terry
 
Not knowing what to write here made me search for the right words.....
When I read this verse I could just see these words coming from Terry.

"I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work." John 9:1
 
I didn't get to know ACL, as I'm pretty new here, but I saw from his posts and everyone's interactions that he was well liked and respected here.

My condolences to his family, and all of the friends here and elsewhere. I hope there are some great roads he can ride where he is now...
 
OMG! ACL.... After the accidents you pulled through and all the miles that passed benieth your wheels... I don't have words to express the saddness I'm feeling right now. God Speed, Terry! Prayers going out to Cindy and the family. Terry will be greatly missed! :'(

Enjoy the new roads and old friends you are with now, Terry. There is a new destination for the MLR. Give Kiim a big hug from me!
 
In shock..... Nothing, I could say has not already been said about a truly great man. I am thankful for the time spent in his company and sending a steady stream of prayers to all that are hurting.
 
Re: Terry 'ACL' Remembered

So I leave Springfield heading to Casey about 3:AM April 28, 2010 to meet up with Terry. Get to Casey before most of the town is stirring being a bright, sunny, Sunday spring morning. I park out front of his house on main and stroll up his drive heading into the shop knowing the door will be unlocked to await some of the Hammond's to make an appearance knowing they are just beginning to stir.

Later I am told by Terry , Cindy is looking out the window and asks " Terry what is Tom doing here strolling nonchalantly up the drive way into the shop? This being pretty much right after moonshine and having spent the better part of the week after with the motor swap and all, I guess she remembered me from all the faces that she has had to endure over the years. His reply " Well,,, we are going to Florida to pick up that 05 ST that I am buying/bought" . I think that's when the fight started to use the expression used in a poplar laughing Stoc thread.

There are more, a lot more, that followed through the trip down and the trip back from eating barbecue with Tim in Atlanta, Fish with Shuey and Lunch with Mrs Shuey and her mother or was it Shuey's mother, I forget. Watching him and Dan disappear into a deluge of biblical proportions on interstate 55 south of Jackson MS. (this was in the same time frame as FerrySTOC/FloodSTOC)

When I was around Terry, I liked being around Terry. This hurts more than I would have evar expected and I am sure going to miss him.
 
What a deep shock to open up the site and see this... there are no words.

God speed and hold you Terry, surely you were taken too soon.
 
I've never met the man, but my heart is heavy, my mind is numb, and I have tears in my eyes.

Ride on Terry, Godspeed.
 
After getting over the dumbfounded shock the first thing I thought about was, Putt's got his riding buddy back and so does Terry, and we just lost a great friend!!! Godspeed Mr. Hammond you will be missed even by those who never got the honour of meeting you.
 
Rest in peace Terry. Although we met and rode together only briefly, it was a pleasure to show you my little state. I, like many many others, felt your instant friendship. You will be greatly missed by many people.
My thoughts and prayers to your family and loved ones.
 
Terry had the idea for a board of directors for Moonshine but he felt there must be a better word than "directors" and summoned my advice. After listening to his ideas and learning who he planned to appoint, I donned my wordsmith's cap. I gave Terry a few options and he picked Moonshine Board of Regents. I asked him if he was going to be Chairman of the Board. "No," he replied, "Moonshine isn't about me."
 
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