Dear Bolins,

We have never met anyone quite like Hank. When our daughter Leanne married his son Henry, we realized that we had joined forces with a family of extraordinary strength and character.

This man was gifted with an immense capacity to embrace life with enthusiasm, speak and act with honesty and set an example for his family, friends and co-workers. Each of the Bolins carries Hank’s enduring qualities. He was a gentle man with strong convictions, a lover of God’s handiwork, an accomplished musician, airman, seaman, defender of life, and a true friend.

Attending his memorial service was an uplifting experience and an honor to read these proverbs by which Hank lived his life:

Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Write them deep within your heart. Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it’s in your power to help them. Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the LORD and turn away from evil. Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint.

With great love and affection,

Hank will be missed by his Gung Ho buddies in the USMC. He was a joy to be around and had real world experiences that many would like to emulate. Rest in peace Hank, you personified Semper Fi.

Henry, Alex, Amy, MJ,
I am so sorry to hear that Hank passed away.
I first met your Dad in the early 70's when we lived in Carolanne Farms and Coached youth sports at Arrowhead Elementary, Va. Beach.
Some years later, we became neighbors in Brandon as bachelors.
He was a great friend and a very gracious man.
My fondest memory was when he took my brother, his wife, from LA, my sister from IN, and myself sailing.
We all still talk about that voyage. It is a memory we will cherish for a lifetime.
The obituary was a beautiful tribute to Hank.
My prayers go out to you and hope you can recall his strong faith in God to help during this time of grieving.
He was so very proud of you all.

May God bless you,
Jud Shows

Amy, Alex, Henry and MJ - I am so sorry. Your dad was such a wonderful man. My memories of him are all so positive. I am sure that he is missed dearly by all of his friends but mostly by his family. Just know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Love,

Alex - our thoughts and prayers are with you. Scott & Amy

My memories of Hank go back to 1976 when I met him simply as "Mary Jean's father". During a party at the Bolin house in Kempsville 2 young men had a disagreement in a very crowded kitchen. As the discussion came to blows an apparition appeared and swept the boys out the door. Moments later Hank reappeared calm, cool and collected having handled the incident with no noise and little mess. We knew instantly that there was something special about Mr. Bolin. I next met Hank in 1982 was when I was the Assistant Director of the YMCA Fitness Center in Norfolk. Hank was one of the regulars and one that I looked forward to seeing as I would ALWAYS leave the conversation feeling better. We would talk about common interests like lacrosse and sailing but whatever started the conversation Hank would always bring me up to date on his greatest love- his family. We were surprised by and greatly enjoyed yet another talent of Hank's when he sat down at a piano and led us in singing during a Christmas party. He was a a great role model for many and one of the reasons I joined the FBI. Hank's life was one well lived and well loved. He truly represented the concepts of Fidelity, Bravery and Integrity. For that and many other things he will be missed. Fair winds and following seas my friend. Thank you.

Jamie

Hank will be deeply missed.

Love, Katherine

To Hank Bolin's Family and Friends:
I first met Hank more than 28 years ago when I became an Assistant U.S. Attorney. I did not meet him in Court but at the YMCA, one of his favorite places. He had the greatest ever present smile the I have ever seen on a man. I do not think that I ever left Hank without feeling more upbeat. I will always remember his positive and uplifting nature.

Our prayers are with Hank's family. Hank and Nancy in their High School Year Book were noted as always having a smile. They grew up together thru grade school and High school and have always been friends. He will be missed very much. Love, Nancy & Jim

To all of Hank's Family,
I am Jackie Hart Rogazione, Henry (he became Hank in later years) and I were friends from Kindergarten. The story goes that he was crying on that first day of school, I took his hand and said, I will take care of you. We remained friends for all these years, nearly 70.
I am so sorry for your loss, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Goodbye my friend........Jackie & Joe Rogazione
Thank you for allowing us to express our sympathy in this manor.

Alex,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Pablo and Adriana Gonzalez

Alex and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Forgettes

Please accept the sincere condolences of the members of Broad Bay Sailing Association.

Kathie Roberts, Sunshine Chair

Our sincerest condolences to the entire family. Hank will be sadly missed by all who's lives he touched. Our love and prayers are with you all.

I grew up watching Hank play for DHS and then Hobart College. He always had time for the kids and he was one of my heros. I followed him to Hobart and into the USMC as an A-4 Skyhawk pilot in 1962 - buying my dress blues from him at graduation. As I reported to him at our last Hobart letterman reunion, my son (LtCol, USMC) now has that same set of dress blues. Although I cannot be there tomorrow, I will have him and his family in my prayers. Semper Fi, old friend!

Hank you are already missed. The Basic School 2-56 was a special time. I am glad that I was there with you. God Bless.

uncle hank we will truely miss you. our dad would always talk about you when ever you came to visit m.j. non stop. dad and grandpa miss you real bad. you must have mean't alot to both of them. thank you for being in their lives especially grandpa, he doesn't talk about things much,but we can tell you were a huge part of his life. we will miss you we love you, CAM & BIG MAC

i can't believe they only give "up to 1000 characters"! uncle hank relationship with me was so special and unique i could go on, well let's say volumes. uncle hank was my dear friend, my uncle, and my brother. hank and my dad,(jon) were fraternity brothers, delta phi chapter of kappa sigma, while at hobart college. and i can proudly say so was i. the very mansion they started to purchase in the 1950's was paid off my senior year at hobart.the 3 of us lived in the same house 25 years apart.i will continue writing after i run out here, Uncle Hank i love you sir, A.E.K.D.B.
THANK YOU! your nephew, friend, and brother... jamie

To Hank's family, my deepest sympathy. I met Hank in 1980 when I became an Assistant U.S. Attorney. Hank and I also shared a love of flying as I was a Naval Aviator. We also often worked out at the same time at the YMCA. Hank was always upbeat and great to talk to about business, sports, or flying. I know you all will miss him, as will his wide group of friends and colleagues. I am grateful for the opportunity to have known and worked with Hank. We will all cherish his memory.

With warmest personal regards and condolences,

Jim Metcalfe, U.S. Attorney's Office

I only knew of one failure in his life but that does not mean that you are a failure, as evidenced by his many accomplishments.I had the extreme pleasure of knowing Hank for 64 years.He was a gifted athlete,a great piano player and a friend to all.I shall miss him.

My sincere sympathy and my prayers to all of Henry's family. I was a classmate of his for 12 years and shared many good times. My dad, Tony Alvaro, was his barber and his dad's barber, here in Geneva. God bless you all!

My heart goes out to MJ. Mom, Jon, Mary,Josh and your family. I loved him too. I really wish I could be there with you at this time. You are all in my prayers.

My heart goes out to MJ. Mom, Jon, Mary,Josh and your family. I loved him too. I really wish I could be there with you at this time. You are all in my prayers.

My heart goes out to MJ. Mom, Jon, Mary,Josh and your family. I loved him too. I really wish I could be there with you at this time. You are all in my prayers.

Amy and Bolin Family, you are in our thoughts and in our prayers. If we could take away the pain of your loss, we would. Another angel has earned their wings.