Summer Hammond
28Jan1995 - 20July2015
Selfless teammate, source of inspiration
"Remembered for her selflessness and determination"
Amanda Flugstad-Clarke's tribute (video) 30Sep2015
Roommate Aliyah Gallup '17's remarks 30Sep2015
Summer at Williams 19Oct2013
Shelby Schrier '15 email 21July2015:
"Despite everything Summer was going through, she rarely missed practices, games, or team hangouts - and when she did, she would always drop a note, letting us know that she otherwise would've been there in a heartbeat. Every time Summer stepped onto the field, she was just so happy to be playing the game that she loved with the team that she loved, and her commitment to this team has made an incredibly positive impact on all of us. She was one of the most warm, brave, and inspiring persons I have had the pleasure of knowing, and I am so happy she was part of the DWCS community."
Elise Ferguson '18 Facebook post 22July2015:
"Lucky to have played with such a loyal and positive teammate, and more importantly blessed to have had the sweetest, brightest friend. I will miss you always."
Summer with Elise Ferguson '18 at our 15Nov2014 match vs BC
Allison Steele '16 email:
"Summer was an inspiration to all around her. I remember one of the first times I got to know Summer was one of the first times she was cleared to practice after her mastectomy freshman year. She was full of energy and hustling harder than anyone else on the the team. At the end of practice as all of us scrambled to snag a seat in a car to get a ride back to campus, Summer was lacing up her running shoes getting ready to run back. I asked her if she wanted my spot in the car (initially just as a courtesy offer because I knew she was just a few weeks post-op) to which she responded, "No thanks, I want to run back because you never know when you won't be able to run again!" I decided to run back with her inspired by her mindset towards what would usually seem like a tiring task after a full practice. You didn't have to know Summer very well to know she took on any challenge put before her with the utmost tenacity. Trying to harness even the slightest bit of Summer's outlook on life has reminded me to not just take the easy road when given a choice, because you might not always have the luxury to chose in the future. Summer will be greatly missed among the team and she will most definitely never be forgotten."
at our 15Nov2014 match vs BC
Summer's Instagram/Facebook post 20Sep2013:
It's official! I made the Dartmouth Women's Club Soccer team! First game tomorrow, won't be playing, but I'm so fortunate to have this crew as another family!♥
You, Tessa Robertson, Julia Salinaro, Julia Dressel and125 others like that.
Summer's Instagram/Facebook post 23Sep2013:
"Ever seen such a long line of cones?! #DWCS#TrailOfTears"
Summer had requested a line-dance at her memorial service. photo by Kate Herrington | 09/30/15
Annie Oppenheim '15 with Summer at DHMC Instagram/Facebook 1Oct2013
Reposted by Annie to Facebook 21July2015:
"Sum, you're the bravest, most badass chick I'll ever know and I'm so lucky to have had you as my teammate and friend. Love you always and forever."
Lindsay Keare '16 via email:
"When that "Roar" lip dub video featuring kids who were receiving treatment at DHMC came out and went viral across the country, I remember jokingly asking Summer why she wasn't in the video, knowing she would've been the oldest kid in it by far. "I know right?!? I'm so bummed I just missed when they were taping it," she told me. I can't remember if she got there too late or left too early, but I thought it was so awesome that she would've put herself out there to be in a video that way (she would've nailed it, I'm sure!), and especially now I wish she had been, if only for us to have another way to remember her and all her humor and positivity by."
Summer's Instagram/Facebook post 8Oct2013
"Day 21 is done and round 1 is almost complete! Only 11 more rounds to go. I'm still going to classes, playing soccer, and loving Dartmouth! Thanks for all your support, and another big thank you to @annieopp for coming with me:)"
Summer's Facebook post 15Oct2013
"No chemo today since my blood counts aren't high enough yet, which means this treatment protocol will take longer. BUUTT on the bright side I still feel great AND my platelet count is high enough that I still get to play in our soccer game today! GO DWCS!!!"
You, Tessa Robertson, Julia Salinaro, Sarah Latulipe and 137 others like that.
Stephen Davis Severson you played SO WELL, Summer!! 15. oktober 2013 kl. 22:02
Summer Hammond Thank you, I had a blast! 15. oktober 2013 kl. 22:03
With Amanda Flugstad-Clarke 16Oct2013
Summer's Instagram/Facebook post 16Oct2013
"Round 2 of chemo started, and still kickin' ass! Big thanks @amandakfc for the last minute pick up!"
Reposted by Amanda Flugstad-Clarke 21July2015:
"Today the world became a little less bright. To my dearest Sum, the hole you leave behind leaves us unsure of how it could ever be filled again. You were the brightest, kindest, and most positive person I've ever met and having you in my life has changed me forever. If I can live my life half as bravely and fully as you lived yours- I will consider that one hell of a life. I know you're always going to be looking out for us and making sure we don't get in too much trouble.
You fought harder than anyone could have asked and you proved that you were tougher than nails. You were truly the most inspirational person I have ever had the luck and privilege to call a friend. I will cherish the memories I have of you for the rest of my life.
I love you kid."
Amanda Winch's post on Facebook 20Oct2013, reposted 21Jul2015:
"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." - Winnie the Pooh
Love you so much, Summer. I have no words for the sadness I feel but I know you are with me always. I carry you in my heart everywhere I go.
Summer's Instagram 22Oct2013:
"Second week of round 2 has begun! Thanks @annieopp for sticking through my long day and being incredible as usual! Then straight to soccer to hang out with some of my fave people – with Melanie Brown,Tessa Robertson, Allison Steele and 18 others."
versus Canisius at Regional Tournament, Downington PA 26Oct 2013
v Georgetown at Regional Tournament, Downington PA 27Oct 2013
Julia Dressel '17 posted on Facebook 1Nov1013:
"club soc does halloween :))) – with Caroline Vanacore,Melanie Brown and Summer Hammond."
Summer posted on her Facebook page 1Nov2013:
"Happy Halloween, Mermaid style!" – with Christine Kanoff
Summer's post on Facebook 13Nov2013:
"Second week of round 3 started yesterday. But most importantly I want to thank Annie Oppenheim, Amanda Flugstad-Clarke, and Julia Salinaro for being for me literally whenever I need them and doing so much for me on a regular basis. I can never thank you guys enough!"
Julia Dressel '17 posted to Facebook 16Nov2013
"posers... – with Melanie Brown and Summer Hammond."
Julia Salinaro '15 Facebook post 20Nov2013
"Shout out to my girl Summer Hammond for bringing me a grande gingerbread latte on the first day of reading period. the best surprise I could ask for!!!! LOVE YOU"
Posted by Sarah on Facebook 3May2014 with Shelby Schrier '15 and Mari Whitenack '17
Claire Goss on Summer's Facebook page July 21, 2015:
"We played pick up in the pouring rain today and you weren't there to make fun of me every time I screwed up, and I ate sushi for dinner and I was waiting for your lecture on how sick it is going to make me. It is finally starting to feel real that you're not coming back and it breaks my heart. All I know is that I can never thank you enough for being there for me as an incredible friend when I needed you the most, and someday I hope to have the positivity and determination that you do. I promise I will always be your cowgirl boot buddy, pong partner, FK, crazy dancer, friend, and teammate. Hold down the center mid fort for me until I get to see you again. I'll miss you lots Chica."
Claire Goss I still love you even though you don't rally for me:(
Molly Grimes '14 post 21Apr2014 of team at Brandeis: Lindsay Keare '16, Shelby Schrier '15, Liz Niehaus '14, Katherine Cima '14, Molly Grimes '14, Natalie Salmanowitz '14, Kristin Lam '14, Steve Severson '74, Kathleen Tomlinson '16, Sarah Latulipe '17, Julia Dressel '17, Julia Salinaro '15, Mari Whitenack '17, Summer
Molly's shot in the van from Brandeis 21Apr2014
Summer posted on her Facebook page 27Apr2014 photo from Regionals Oct2013
Summer posted to Facebook 23Feb2014:
"I could talk to this girl for hours and never get bored or run out of things to say. She's so unique and amazing. I am one of the luckiest people to be able to call her my friend. There are so many things I respect about you Winch and that I'm impressed by. Thank you! Can't wait for a repeat!"
replies:
Amanda Winch could not be most blessed to have someone like you in my life, summ
Katherine Cima this is adorable
Natalie Salmanowitz '14 21July2015:"I remember the day we did wake-ups, she was in Dick’s house after getting a mastectomy I believe. Liz and I brought her a donut, told her the good news about making the team, and were asking how she was feeling after the surgery. She was so elated and happy to be on the team, but my favorite part of this memory is that she was like "I’m so sorry to kick you guys out, but I have to go get ready for Bio class- don't want to be late on my first day!" I couldn't believe she was already pumped to go sit in the back of a huge lecture hall after surgery, but clearly that was only a minor glimpse of her incredible tenacity."
Summer posted this Homecoming photo on Facebook 30Oct2014
Shelby Schrier '15 Facebook repost 22July2015 "Love and miss you, Sum"
Summer at lower right after pickup game 10Nov2014
with Mila Sheeline in NYC 17Nov2014
Mila's Facebook post 22July2015: "How lucky I am to have known you, Sum. Love you and miss you dearly."
Julia Salinaro '15 post on Facebook 19Apr2015:
"Summer Hammond is even cool when she sleeps."
Christine Kanoff '15 email 21July2015
"...the one thing I really have been able to think about positively in the midst of this sadness is our team. In the past two years, Summer brought more to the team than we gave her. She showed us true courage in the midst of all she was facing. But, I think we also gave her something in return. Summer and I talked numerous times on the drives from chemo —> practice about how great the team was, and how much of a family we were for her at Dartmouth."
Julia Salinaro '15 posted on Facebook 14Nov2014:
"Club Socc Semi!" with Summer, Julia Salinaro '15, Christyn Karol '17, Natalie Gellman '18, Caitlyn Karol '17, Julia Conway '18
Julia Salinaro '15 with Summer post on Facebook 14Nov2014: "The cutest"
Summer, third from left, at team Thanksgiving 17Nov2014, photo by Julia Salinaro
Summer's Facebook post 16May2015 from Relay for Life with Mari Whitenack '17, Allison Steele '16, Shelby Schrier '15, Claire Goss '17, Lindsay Keare '16, Julia Salinaro '15, Sophie Sheeline '16, Tessa Robertson '15
Tessa Robertson '15 posted on Facebook 27July2015:
"I came back into [internet] service today to learn that we recently lost one of the most courageous, compassionate people I've ever known. Although Summer was fighting cancer for the two years that I knew her, she never once let it define who she was. Instead she tirelessly focused on celebrating her own life and the lives of those around her, everyday. Even during treatment and days after surgeries, she'd be back at soccer practice with our team, doing whatever she could to continue to play the game she loved. We may have only gotten her for 20 years, but she left a mark on the world and those who loved her that's worthy of five lifetimes. I'm blessed to have known you Summer. I and so many people who knew you will continue to honor your incredible spirit by celebrating the joy in our lives everyday, attempting to live up to the example of gratitude and positivity that you set for us each day."
with Julia Salinaro '15 at Relay for Life posted by Summer 16May2015, reposted by Julia with this note:
"To the most beautiful person I will ever know, thank you for everything. I love you and will miss you always."
Claire with Summer at the Women's World Cup semi-final US-Germany game in Montreal 30Jun2015
At the Women's World Cup semi-final US-Germany game in Montreal 30Jun2015: Claire Goss '17, Summer, Caroline Vanacore '17, Christyn Karol '17, Sarah Latulipe '17, Lauren Gruffi '17, Mari Whitenack '17
Sarah Latulipe '17 posted this photo of Summer's cleats on Facebook 21July2015:
"I cannot put into words how heavy my heart is today. Summer, you brought sunshine and happiness to people's worlds both on and off the soccer field. I had the extreme privilege to play with you for two years on the best team anyone could ask for. Your passion for soccer and this team will carry on every time I, or any of our teammates play. Your pink cleats and #23 will always be remembered. You will be dearly missed by us but I know you'll be sitting on the sidelines during our games coaching us like you always do. Rest easy, Sum."
Baker Lawn, where Summer played her last pickup game with the team in June 2015
Summer 2July2015 in response to email arranging a pickup game:
I'd love to come sit, watch, and hangout/ball shag haha!
-Summer
Julia Salinaro '15's Facebook posts 3May2015 and 20July2015 -- team wearing ribbons for Summer
Christyn Karol '17 Facebook post 21July2015:
"Lost the brightest and most beautiful person on the brightest and most beautiful day of summer. Keep shining Summer, I will miss you so much."
Julia Salinaro '15's post on Facebook 22July2015:
"We lit a lot of candles for you last night, Summer, but they'll never shine as bright as you did."
Crossing the green 22July2015 this song played on my Nano, recommended to me months ago by my son, Tucker: