LCol (Ret'd) Jacques Hamel

As Michel mentions, I too am absolutely astonished by Jacque's passing. Although both anciens du 5e, I knew Jacques best from 2 months close quarters during the old Engineer Equipment Officer Course in Camp Lejeune in '83. I came to know him at the time as somewhat an "out of the box" thinker . . . almost anything he discussed made everyone around him stop for a second and seriously consider what he was saying. Some of it was quite weird but a lot indicated his quick wit, imagination and above all superior intellect. I had a lot of time to listen to Jacques during that course and I'd like to believe my life and military experience was the better for it. Sleep well my friend . . . I'll pay my respects to you a little later in the summer . . .

Jacques fut un bon aviseur pour moi dans l'Escadron 7 au RMC puis un bon collègue du genie militaire à Valcartier et au QGDN, ayant toujours la bonne réponse (à tout!). Mes sincères condoléances à sa famille.

Repose en paix et nos plus sincères codoléances

Mes sympathies les plus sincères a toute la famille.

Mes plus sincères condoléances à votre famille. Mes pensées sont avec vous.

A pleasure to work, work around and laugh with you Jacques...... one of a kind!

Mes 2 années au 5 RGC en compagnie de Jacques demeurent mémorables. Personnage unique, intelligence hors du commun avec qui le travail était toujours un plaisir. Vraiment dommage de nous quitter si jeune. Mes sympathies à Francine, Julie, et autres proches. Je ne pourrai assister samedi prochain.

Condolences to the Hamel family and to the Canadian C4ISR community.

The FMN Capability Planning Working Group has lost a distinguished engineer, an appreciated colleague and dear friend. We will miss his talents and dedication to our common cause.

For Jacques Hamel’s family, please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. I will personally remember, with gratitude, his support and encouragement.

We lost a great friend and colleague who touched so many people by his devotion for success in all his projects. Nous avons perdu un grand ami et confrère de travail qui a touché bien des personnes par son dévouement au succès dans tous ses projets. My most sincere condolences. Chimo Jacques and RIP.