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IN SYMPATHY TO MICHAEL HAMILTON

It is with great sadness that Linfield Football Club announces the passing of Michael Hamilton after a lengthy illness.

Michael was a lifelong supporter of the club, a Club Member, and for many years the Chairman of Belmont Linfield Supporters Club.

He will be sorely missed by his family and many friends.

Audaces Fortuna Juvat

 

Linfield Chairman Roy McGivern leads the tributes to Michael:

“We were all deeply saddened to hear the news this morning that our dear friend and Club Member, Michael Hamilton, had lost his long battle with cancer.

Michael fought courageously against this terrible disease and his bravery should be an inspiration to us all. He had such amazing passion for Linfield Football Club and I’m so pleased that he was there to witness League title Number 57 and the return of The Gibson Cup to Windsor Park in April.

While we will all miss him dearly, we send our deepest condolences to his friends and colleagues in the  Belmont LSC and, in particular, to his wife Julie and his loving family.

Audaces Fortuna Juvat”

 

Linfield Director Jonathan Lamont also said:

“Michael was a great lad and he put up such a fight with his illness. He was an inspiration to us all. In addition to our football connections, I would have bumped into Michael through our work, and we often joked about us being two Bluemen in some unlikely settings.

His speech at this year’s AGM moved us all and my heart goes out to his wife Julie and the family. Not forgetting his good friend Jim Watson and all at Belmont LSC where Michael was their long serving Chairman”.

 

East End Blues Supporters Club – Sympathy Notice

“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing earlier this morning of Belmont LSC esteemed member and club chairman, Michael Hamilton. “Snowy”, as he was affectionately known is remembered by all at our club, some of whom grew up with him and will cherish fond memories of their times growing up on the Cregagh Road back in the 70’s and 80’s.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Michael’s family and close friends.

Our sympathy and prayers are with you all.”

 

1st South Belfast Linfield Supporters Club
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Michael Hamilton, former Chairman of the Belmont Linfield Supporters Club, earlier this morning.
 
On behalf of everyone at the 1st South Belfast LSC, we extend our heartfelt sympathy to Michael’s family and closest friends at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
 
 
1st Raven Linfield Supporters Club
 
“It’s with sadness the club has learned of the passing of our friend Michael Hamilton. Condolences to his family and Belmont Linfield Supporters Club who will be feeling his loss most at this sad time. AFJ.”
 
Springdale Linfield Supporters Club
 
“The officers and members of Springdale Blue Supporters Club would like to pass on our condolences to Michael’s family. Michael was known to many of our members. A dedicated Blueman and a real gentleman who will be missed by many. Michael has fought bravely for a long time. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and those in Belmont LSC where he was chairman for many years. Rest easy Michael.”