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Blog Posted by Tom Cunningham: 12/28/2022 4:13:00 AM

I'm sorry to be the bearer of sad news but I've just found out that our good friend L. Milton Hankins has passed away. I know he made many friends on here and was very supportive to others.

He died on the 22nd December 2022 in a hospital in West Virginia where he was originally from .

May He Rest In Peace.

I've found the link to the funeral home who are taking care of funeral arrangements for Milton's family.

There you can leave a personal message for the family and I'm sure it would bring them some comfort knowing how much he was liked and admired and what a warm and friendly man Milton was.

https://www.brownfuneralchapel.org/obituary/Lewis-Hankins

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NJ
Tomcatx

Date: 1/14/2023 6:25:00 AM

I was also shocked & saddened by news of Milton's passing. Milton was also active on AllPoetry.com and I notified their admin and they will create a memorial page for him.

Sara
Kendrick

Date: 1/4/2023 5:40:00 AM

Thanks for letting us know. Sara

Krish
Radhakrishna

Date: 12/29/2022 8:04:00 AM

Tom I learnt about his passing this morning and was deeply saddened and shocked! I only know Milton through these pages but I feel I knew him personally for many years! He always read and would share his views and compliment poets. I had a message from him not so long back! This is so unexpected and sad! But his last poem says a final good bye! Perhaps he knew!! Rest in peace friend Milton! You will be remembered by many for many years!

Maureen McGreavy
The Insolent Rib

Date: 12/29/2022 6:22:00 AM

Thank you Tom, for letting us know. Such heart breaking news. Milton was indeed a wonderful warm loving supportive and encouraging human being. My condolences to his family and friends. xomo

Anne E
Sangster - K

Date: 12/28/2022 8:26:00 PM

I have been absent from P.S and am saddened to hear of his passing. My sincere condolences to his family and those who were long time friends of his here at the Soup. Like so many other talented poets he will be greatly missed.

JCB
Brul

Date: 12/28/2022 6:41:00 PM

I was saddened when my friend Malabika told me about Milton's passing. He will surely be missed here. :(((

Hat
Bueckert

Date: 12/28/2022 6:22:00 PM

This is such sad news, my heartfelt condolences to all who knew him whether in person or through words. Rest well good sir.

Beryl
Edmonds

Date: 12/28/2022 6:10:00 PM

So sorry to hear of Milton’s passing, he was a gracious encouraging fellow poet and will be sadly missed. Thank you for letting us know Tom. Rest in peace Milton… Belle

Connie
Pachecho

Date: 12/28/2022 5:47:00 PM

Milton in my mind was a happy whale because he was enormous and had an admiring presence, and it tears me apart when I imagine looking out in the horizon he's no longer there. I join with others here at soup in offering my deepest condolences to his family, loved ones and friends.

Susan
Ashley

Date: 12/28/2022 4:39:00 PM

Dear Tom, I am so very sad to hear of Milt's passing. It's heartbreaking. He was a wonderful friend and a gifted poet, a true inspiration to myself and to so many here. His warm, embracing nature will be dearly missed. My heartfelt condolences to his beloved family and friends. Thank you, Tom, for posting this blog. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Anitha
Jayasankar

Date: 12/28/2022 4:36:00 PM

Just read this after receiving a mail from Soup about the sad news Tom.... So shocking and sad...Thank you for the blog. Milton was indeed so warm and friendly and very active at Soup with his wonderful poems and comments... Rest in Peace Milton. My condolences to his loved ones... ~ Ani

Anne-Lise
Andresen

Date: 12/28/2022 3:22:00 PM

Terribly sad news, Tom - (Just a few weeks ago I posted a birthday blog for him) - * Rest in Peace, Milton

Andrea
Dietrich

Date: 12/28/2022 3:20:00 PM

Thanks for giving us this link, Tom. I only had seen the top blog and then went directly to soupmail to ask if you had it. This is such sad news and I am glad that so many people are leaving their condolences for our friend Milt.

Robert
Gorelick

Date: 12/28/2022 3:18:00 PM

I am deeply distraught having heard of Milton's passing; he was one of those rare individuals who made you feel at ease. Milt was always there with a friendly comment and a supportive remark. A fine a gentle man who will sorely be missed.

Tom
Cunningham

Date: 12/28/2022 2:42:00 PM

Thank you all for your beautiful comments, since I posted the blog this morning I have now put a link to the funeral home who are taking care of funeral arrangements. You can put a comment there which will be seen by his family and I know they'd appreciate them. I've never before seen so many comments on a blog. It shows how much Milton was loved by everyone on Poetry Soup.

Michael Tor
Date: 12/28/2022 3:05:00 PM

Thank you Tom for you sharing the link and this sad news. Your suggestion is a great one. I will definitely go to the funeral site and give my condolences to his family. Thank you again Tom...

Lin
Lane

Date: 12/28/2022 2:06:00 PM

The life of the dead is placed in the memory of those still living. May we always hold Milt as a fond memory in our hearts.

Heidi
Sands

Date: 12/28/2022 2:02:00 PM

Thank you Tom! I am too shocked to speak. I am dealing with too many deaths. RIP. BLESSINGS !

Joseph
May

Date: 12/28/2022 2:00:00 PM

Milton was such a great asset to Poetry Soup, he made Soup a better place, I am saddened to hear of his passing,My deepest condolences to his family...

Eve
Roper

Date: 12/28/2022 1:28:00 PM

:'(

Kim
Rodrigues

Date: 12/28/2022 12:54:00 PM

I am so sad to hear of Milton’s passing…so very sad. A shock! May he rest in peace.

Constance
La France

Date: 12/28/2022 12:15:00 PM

Tom, thank you so much for letting us know. I am devastated! Milt was such a wonderful man, he was giving and kind. He helped me to write better poetry. I have tears. I will miss Milt forever, rest in peace my poetic friend. We are losing too many of our precious friends. Condolences to his family at this difficult time. Blessings

Silent
One

Date: 12/28/2022 12:10:00 PM

This is heartbreaking, I was only reading his last poem, yesterday, about going to Mexico and was wondering if there was a deeper meaning.. A wonderful man who will be dearly missed by so many...

Gregory Richard
Barden

Date: 12/28/2022 12:06:00 PM

Milt, My Friend - You were one of the first people to ever encourage me here, and you were always supportive and kind - I will not forget that, your irrepressible spirit, or your uniquely descriptive poems. You will be missed, my friend … may angels’ wings carry you peacefully to slumber. Much Love & Respect, Gregory Richard Barden - “the bard”

Darlene
De Beaulieu

Date: 12/28/2022 12:05:00 PM

Hello Tom, Milton passed away!? He never said he was sick. Did he suffer from cancer? A bad heart? Or was it just his time to go? I am shocked! Thank you for letting us know Tom. It is sad news.

Ilene
Bauer

Date: 12/28/2022 12:02:00 PM

Once again, a very sad bit of news from the Soup! So soon after his celebration of his 81st birthday and the vacation he was so looking forward to. He was such a supportive force on the site and there was so much wisdom in his poetry. I noticed his absence but assumed that he was still away and maybe not able to post. I’m still reeling from Rico’s passing and this just makes me feel even sadder. Thank you for posting this, Tom…

John
Watt

Date: 12/28/2022 11:59:00 AM

Milt was a fine, fine man who supported and encouraged so many poets at this site. His tent was big, and he welcomed those from all cultures, belief systems, and walks of life into his circle of friends and poetry mates. He truly enjoyed the camaraderie at PS and passionately immersed himself into all aspects of our poetry family: writing, commenting, posting blogs, sponsoring contests; always encouraging others to write their stories. For all this, I salute him and mourn his passing. Tom, though the news is sad, we appreciate your post so we can grieve and honor the memory of Milt.

Susan
Woodrow

Date: 12/28/2022 11:38:00 AM

So shocked and saddened by this news - too soon after Rico …

Paula
Goldsmith

Date: 12/28/2022 11:32:00 AM

So very sad................

M. L.
Kiser

Date: 12/28/2022 11:19:00 AM

Sad to hear of this, may his rest be peaceful.

Jim
Slaughter

Date: 12/28/2022 11:14:00 AM

Devastating news, Tom. L M was, indeed, a good and supportive friend here on this site.

Terry
Flood

Date: 12/28/2022 11:11:00 AM

Awful, awful news. I see Milt as one of the best friends I never met. I always knew when something I wrote would appeal to Milt, and he was always gracious enough to say so when it did. Im struggling with that last poem ‘I Need A Vacation’, with hindsight, it ends almost as (and has become) a final farewell. Can’t help asking myself if that’s simply sheer coincidence or something deeper. Will miss his presence, his comments and his poetry. Sleep well, Milt.

Vijay
Pandit

Date: 12/28/2022 11:02:00 AM

Thank you Tom for posting this blog. So very sorry to hear this sad news. He was always an active presence on Soup and friend to many. May he RIP.

Michael
Tor

Date: 12/28/2022 11:02:00 AM

Tom this is so sad to hear .He will be greatly missed. A man of integrity, gifted as a writer, and he was friends with so many here on the Soup and looked up to. So sad to see another admired Poet gone, Rico I read had passed also, Connie, this is the worst year ever. I have lost so many friends and acquaintances. God help us all. This news is so sad.

Michael Tor
Date: 12/28/2022 4:59:00 PM

Anaya your words made me feel better. thank you for those encouraging words.

Michael Tor
Date: 12/28/2022 4:57:00 PM

Thankyou Robert so happy to be back and sad to realize this sad news. I am still in shock.

Robert Gorelick
Date: 12/28/2022 3:13:00 PM

Glad to see you back Michael, even though the occasion is one of great mourning for all of us. Robert

Brian
Sambourne

Date: 12/28/2022 10:54:00 AM

Milton was a true gentleman + scholar. He supported so many writers on Poetrysoup. He will be much missed. We will continue to cherish Milton's verses. Sincere condolences to family + friends of such a dear man. Peace + eternal rest to a most valued fellow poet. Sincerely, Brian

Mike
Gentile

Date: 12/28/2022 10:52:00 AM

I am so very sorry to be reading this, I was actually going to meet him in January as he was planning on visiting his daughter who lives not to far from me. I thought he was on vacation! I will miss his positive presence. I am sad.

Malabika
Ray Choudhury

Date: 12/28/2022 10:48:00 AM

Dear Harry, Sorry to hear you are in a hospital. Hope you are feeling better now. See you soon in New Year.

Mark
Koplin

Date: 12/28/2022 10:45:00 AM

Milton was a friend and a great man of outstanding integrity! He was a very positive influence here on the soup and I for one will miss him dearly. Goodbye my friend and thank you for being such a positive influence in my poetry experience!!

Besma
Riabi Dziri

Date: 12/28/2022 10:44:00 AM

So sorry for such sad news about a fellow poet and a beautiful human soul.. My most sincere prayers to all his family, friends and loved ones for acceptance of God's mighty will.. and condolences.. May he rest in peace and may his fine poetry be ever carved on souls and hearts..

Paulette
Calasibetta

Date: 12/28/2022 10:42:00 AM

Thank you Tom for letting us Soupers know. It is very sad news. He was such an outstanding member of our poetry family. Always willing to give good advice, i learned a lot from him. May he Rest In Peace. Blessings to you, Paulette

Malabika
Ray Choudhury

Date: 12/28/2022 10:41:00 AM

Can't believe this saddest news! He was so active writing and commenting, staying in touch with fellow poets! I had no idea he was sick! Feeling devastated - we lost so many great friends this last year! Prayers for his family.

David
Kavanagh

Date: 12/28/2022 10:30:00 AM

Thanks for letting us know Tom, this really is dreadful news, I read a lot of his posts last year and in some of them, he hinted about the end being in sight, but his poetry was always so convincing we just bantered about it, I’m so sorry, cheers David

J.
Summers

Date: 12/28/2022 10:27:00 AM

Thank you for posting this Tom, such sad news. My prayers for his family and friends. John

Team
Poetrysoup

Date: 12/28/2022 10:12:00 AM

Wow! We are so sorry to hear this.

Suzanne
Delaney

Date: 12/28/2022 9:57:00 AM

Tom: I couldn’t believe my eyes. I had no idea Milton was ill. He was such a presence here my deepest condolences to his family and his Poetry family here…..Harry I hope you are improving in hospital. Please know you are in my thoughts. SuZ

Tania
Kitchin

Date: 12/28/2022 8:58:00 AM

Tom, thank you for posting this. I am very saddened by this news. I have been wondering why I have not seen him on PS lately. He was such a wonderful poet and friend to all on PS. May he rest in peace. My condolences to his family. A great loss for the PS community.

Suzette
Richards

Date: 12/28/2022 7:07:00 AM

Milt was always so supportive. I will miss him. Rest in peace and my condolences to his family.

Hilo
Poet

Date: 12/28/2022 6:47:00 AM

Unbelievably heartwrenching news as a wonderfully talented and incredible persona has passed. Words of comforting peace to his loved ones, friends, and the family here at poetrysoup who share this loss. Rest in peace, Milt my awesome friend. Aloha always~~William

Sotto
Poet

Date: 12/28/2022 6:32:00 AM

My God, how sad is this news! Milt as he always wants to be called was so supportive and friendly on soup. He will be missed so much. My thoughts to his family and friends. RIP Milt.

Gary
Radice

Date: 12/28/2022 6:15:00 AM

This is terrible news. I'm so sad to hear this. He was so supportive of so many poets on here. He will be missed so much. Its strange how people you have never met in person in life can affect you when they pass. RIP Milt. Now with Deb. My thoughts to his family and friends.

Charles Messina
Date: 12/29/2022 4:09:00 AM

Gary, it is strange how someone who you never met in person can affect you when they pass. But it's happened so often lately that it's not really all that strange anymore...Damn :( R.I.P. Milt

Lisa
Ricci

Date: 12/28/2022 5:49:00 AM

Hello Tom. I am very sorry to hear this. There is so much sadness and loss going around within poetrysoup and members. Peace and Blessings to all. Thank you again Tom for informing us.

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