Comments on: World War Two Vet Lamb: “A Bermudian Hero”

By: Floyd Pitcher

Floyd Pitcher — Sun, 12 May 2013 19:59:55 +0000

Another great loss to the St Davids community. Deepest heartfelt condo,ences to the Lamb Family were all gonnna miss Uncle honkey.

I am thankful I that I got the chance to pick his brains about old days and the war, He seemed to enjoy telling his stories as much as I enjoyed listening to him. He was the talisman for his squadron and flew a number of missions with them even getting to fly the plane himself, laughing that besides landing and taking off they were easy to fly and remembering the captain always telling him “keep her nose down” lol He mentioned the time when he was injured and how he suffered back pains ever since. Was really nice to see the twinkle in his eye when he was in flow.
Saddened that I never got to record any of his memories but thankful for what he shared with me and will cherish them and his memory forever.

Godspeed uncle Honkey.

“Never was so much owed by so many to so few”
Winston Churchill

By: Ed

Ed — Mon, 06 May 2013 01:43:46 +0000

Anyone recognize the Bermuda lady in the BBC video above?
She appears at minute 05:35.

By: Glenda Carlington

Glenda Carlington — Sun, 05 May 2013 14:30:41 +0000

On behalf of my son, Eugene (Genie) Carlington Ball, we extend our sincerest condolences to Uncle Honky’s family. Uncle Honky used to visit his cousin, Aunt Ursula (Foggo) Hinson’s house many times and fell in love with Genie as a little boy. Upon entering her home he would call out “Ursula, you got my lil man today, I bought something nice for him.” Just prior to my mom passing Uncle Honky called me and said “Glenda, I hear your mom wants to sell her car and I would like to buy it so don’t let any body else have it”. He was the first to call about the car and I was so happy it was Uncle Honky who bought it. Just this past Christmas Eve (2012) myself and another cousin, Jean Foggo went to Uncle Honky’s house and spent about three hours with him. We looked through all of his old war pictures and Jeanie took notes of each picture. He gave us a history lesson in three hours about all of his experiences. I was memerised with his memory! A few of the songs he and Jeanie sange were “Just A Cousin of Mine”, “A Nail and A Hammer”, “Amen” to name a few (which are posted on Facebook). After we talked and sang our hearts out we went to his kitchen where a big turkey was sitting on the table that one of his friends from Somerset came down to cook for him. We cut the turkey up and put it in individual bags and placed them in the freezer for him. He has a beautiful garden outside of his house with nice fruits and vegetables. Before we left we sang another song and prayed together. Uncle Honky will be a big miss in St. David’s (Bermuda) and around the world but he has left such a legacy that he will never ever ever be forgotten. My message to young people today is sit at the feet of our seniors and digest their stories of how they lived. You can’t beat history from the mouth of the person who lived it. May God bless and comfort his family and give them peace. I want to be ready when Jesus comes so I can meet Uncle Honky again.

All our love and prayers,
Glenda Carlington and Genie Carlington Ball Jr.

By: P J DYER Sr & Family

P J DYER Sr & Family — Sat, 04 May 2013 19:02:33 +0000

I will miss our friendly chats, jokes about old times.
RIP.

By: SMH

SMH — Sat, 04 May 2013 12:59:32 +0000

RIP Uncle Hunky a hero to Bermuda and our family.

By: Richardson

Richardson — Sat, 04 May 2013 12:38:58 +0000

R.I.P. Uncle Hunky. Much love to the whole family. The neighborhood will not be the same.

By: James Dumont

James Dumont — Sat, 04 May 2013 11:00:43 +0000

Sincere condolences to the Lamb family. I will never forget the wonderful days we spent with Honky at H.M. Customs in the 70s….RIP Honky!!

By: ggurl

ggurl — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:55:09 +0000

My official swimming lesson! Swimming ever since.

By: M.Patricia

M.Patricia — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:19:18 +0000

My sincere condolences to the Lamb & Richardson families. I wish you all peace.

By: Bumpy's Beye

Bumpy's Beye — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:34:44 +0000

Hunky was truly one of a kind, always ready with a smile and warm hello. As a young beye I remember many a time chatting with him while watching him cleaning fish down at the old whale house on Dolly’s Bay where he lived at that time.

RIP Mr. Lamb, Say hi to my dad for me when you see him, I’m sure he will enjoy meeting up with another Billy Beye!!

By: Catherine Dl

Catherine Dl — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:59:28 +0000

Bermuda has lost one of its best. Mr Lamb, you truly were a delight, always a smile. May you rest in peace.

By: I'm just sayin...

I'm just sayin... — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:35:42 +0000

RIP Mr. Philip Lamb, having a rum for you today.

By: l j

l j — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:30:18 +0000

Uncle Honky was a real sweet man, always stopping by Moms house yelling out his car at her “hey how you doing”,was his greeting for the day.He always had that green leaf hanging out his mouth which always made me smile. I will miss him and his big smile.

Niece by choice.

By: DreamCatcher

DreamCatcher — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:19:07 +0000

That’s how all St. David’s Islanders learn how to swim. And it works! True story! Sink or swim!

By: Verbal Kint

Verbal Kint — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:15:53 +0000

RIP Mr. Lamb.

By: ggurl

ggurl — Fri, 03 May 2013 12:32:20 +0000

God Bless family and friends! Sending my love and condolences! Wish I could be home.

By: Lamb

Lamb — Fri, 03 May 2013 12:20:11 +0000

R.I.P. Hunky Lamb. I remember you were the first person to teach me how to swim when I was a young child, by throwing me overboard lol. You were truly a wonderful and person and a great St. David’s Islander.

By: Theresa Simpson

Theresa Simpson — Fri, 03 May 2013 11:10:01 +0000

Our sincere condolences to the Lamb/Richardson families. He was a great man on so many levels, always willing to help everyone he could.
May God Bless all of you,…..A hero for sure! A proud St David’s Islander……