By 2018, there were 39 patch albums that had sold more than one million recordings. He and his family look to god through their trials. Ronald allen hamilton, known as ron hamilton born november 9, 1950, is a christian hymn writer, composer, singer, and voice actor. Patch the pirate is an evangelical christian series of characterbuilding, comical, and musical recordings for children produced by majesty music. Dear hamilton family, our little girls, all grown up now, grew up listening to patch the pirate from the beginning so our whole family hurts for you, too. Majesty music was founded in 1971 by frank garlock and his daughter shelly and her husband, ron hamilton. Kids music hero ron hamilton, aka patch the pirate. Our pioneering homelessness prevention and housing subsidy programs are nationally recognized.
Ronald allen ron hamilton born november 9, 1950, also known as patch the pirate is a. Check out time twisters by patch the pirate on amazon music. Patch the pirate goes contemporary with the blessings of. Ron realized an opportunity for a gospel ministry and began writing music for countless childrens songs, performing them as patch the pirate. Contains recent 15minute programs, coloring pages and program information. Singalong is the catalyst of the popular patch the pirate adventure series and it was written and recorded in 1981, the year after ron hamilton lost his left eye to cancer. Ron hamilton and family look to god as ron faces early onset of dementia. Unexpectedly, hamilton became known as patch the pirate because of the black eye patch which he first wore in 1978 after cancer claimed his left eye.
As a small boy, his family would sing often together, and the children were encouraged to make up their own parts to harmonize. The song rejoice in the lord was born out of this experience, and the lord has used rons patch the pirate story and song recordings in a tremendous way. This outreach began with 45 stations and now enjoys more than 450 outlets, many of which repeat the broadcast several times during the week. Ronald allen ron hamilton born november 9, 1950, also known as patch the pirate is a christian singer, songwriter, composer, preacher, voice actor, and personality. Camp kookawacka woods discusses the second coming in twentynine tracks of characterbuilding story and song. Like so many others, i grew up listening to patch the pirate. Patch the pirate warnings hold true way of life literature. Jonathan is also survived by his maternal grandparents frank and flora jean garlock.
Adds spirited fun to a pirate birthday party, halloween party, or boys birthday. Alumni relations office to honor patch the pirate the. If one member suffers, all the members suffer with it. The listenersupported ministry is distributed free of charge. Join the crew as we make our way to the captains quarters. The lord has given me and my family an exciting ministry to families around the world through. As captain patch and crew seek shelter from a terrible storm they discover a village of shaky shacks in the ocean and try to warn the citizens. The series could be described as a musical cartoon for radio. Majesty music is excited to release the first ever patch the pirate storybook. Many of the situations and characters are not really grounded in reality. But within weeks, southside baptist church, and the other churches in the greenville area and the bju family had heard the amazing story of the birth of patch the pirate. Jonathan campbell hamilton, 34, of greenville was pronounced dead at 5. Our dear friends ron and shelly hamilton and family are suffering unspeakable grief.
To read more about the hamilton s story, click here. Ron hamilton and his family have been creating childrens music for years as patch the pirate. Kids music hero ron hamilton, aka patch the pirate, battling. The incredible race digital download add to wish list add to compare. The doctor gave him his first patch, and suddenly, ron was a pirate. The circumstances of his death are still under investigation. Patch the pirate sings, seven days of creation, with the kids of first. In 1984, patch the pirate clubs were founded, and within 10 years 10,000 children were enrolled.
Hamilton s voice and music have reached hundreds of thousands with. Worldrenowned, christcentered, funfilled, musical adventures for kids and kids at heart. The surgeon removed the bandages a week later and presented. In 1978, the discovery of cancer in rons left eye resulted in the loss of his eye. Ron hamilton, better known as patch the pirate, talks about how patch began more than 30 years ago. Greenville, sc the son of ron and shelly hamilton, of patch thepirate fame, has been found dead at the age of 34. Patch the pirate presented with lifetime achievement award. As a 35yearold who grew up on patch the pirate, i have my old favorites starry knight, down under, and mount zion marathon. In fact, our oldest daughter after listening to marvin the martian head back to space, said mommy, i want to go to. Many people around the world are familiar with ron hamilton and his music ministry whether you like or agree with his ministry or not and this is a huge ripple among a very large audience of people who grew up as children listening to the patch the pirate recordings. Patch the pirate ron hamilton and his wife shelly shared about ways they have seen gods hand in their lives. Their 34 year old son jonathan died in tragic circumstances on mothers day afternoon.
Each patch the pirate album is a mix of story and songs. In that reminiscing atmosphere, i brought up one of my absolute favorite gems from my childhood. Review of the incredible race from patch the pirate. The adventures of patch the pirate radio broadcast is recognized by the national religious. He believes that the strategy of bill mason and the childrens bible clubs in greenville, sc, is vastly superior in both its scriptural teaching approach and musical methodology to that of ron hamilton and the patch the pirate clubs don jasmin, fundamentalist digest, mayjune 2000, p. The hamilton family my hope is jesus by majesty music. The adventures of patch the pirate radio broadcast is recognized by the national religious broadcasters as being the third largest childrens religious programming outreach. Ocean commotion patch the pirate storybook book heaven.
This book is a fulllength illustrated version of the newest patch the pirate adventure, ocean commotion. A serious composer of formal church music, hamilton never dreamed hed become a childrens musician wearing the uniform of a ships captain and talking about scurvy and doubloons. For example, patch s sidekick is a talking seagull called sissy played by ron hamilton s wife shelly. Feb 22, 2017 this pin was discovered by tammy hierholzer.
Ron hamilton patch the pirate brought the house down a few years ago at pastors school with the song bow the knee, the place went wild and the lord was glorified. I loved the stories but didnt really equate them with the real people behind them. As captain patch and crew seek shelter from a terrible storm they discover a. Ron hamilton became affectionately known as patch the pirate when he began.
His cheery disposition and catchy tunes can be recognized anytime, anywhere. Ron hamiltons testimony of how he became patch the pirate. The downtoearth lyrics in his songs were appreciated by christian. He owns majesty music, which created the patch the pirate adventure series designed to win children to jesus christ. Jonathan campbell hamilton, 34, beloved son of ron and shelly hamilton, passed away may 12, 20 surviving, in addition to his parents, are three sisters, tara farrell. The city of hamilton recognizes the rcf subsidy program as an important part of the housing continuum. Particularly touching was shellys speaking from her heart about how they, as a family, dealt with the death of their adult son several years ago. When cancer took his left eye, children saw his eye patch and called him a real live pirate. The greenville county coroner determined the death a suicide. He is the son of ron and shelly hamilton, hymn writers and originators of patch the pirate. Ron hamilton, also known as patch the pirate, poses for a portrait in his office at majesty. These comical capers teach christian values to children through story and song recordings, childrens choir clubs, and radio programs.
Ron hamilton has entered into hospice due to advanced dementia. The familys public struggle and acknowledgement of. For many, ron hamilton also known as patch the pirate is a hallmark of their childhood. From that summer on i began praying for and following the hamilton family, not just captain patch and crew. Hamilton families mission is to end family homelessness in the san francisco bay area. Jason hamilton and megan hamilton morgan sing their fathers beloved classic, always the same. I had the opportunity to meet him years ago at lighthouse baptist church in san diego near the beginning of his patch ministry. Join ron patch hamilton and the hamilton family for this entertaining, exciting, and enriching patch the pirate audio drama. In light of his commitment to children and families, we are giving him a lifetime achievement award as patch the pirate. Ron hamilton has created and published 36 patch the pirate adventures including the first release patch the pirate goes to space in 1982 and the latest release in 2016 operation artic. I dont know if he has changed, but i have 10 of his old patch the pirate tapes cassettes and my kids were nearly raised on his skits and songs. One summer while at teen camp at northland, i had the privilege of sharing a cabin with alyssa. Anchored in a greenville strip mall, the hamilton family runs a sheet music store, majesty music. Our housing and family services departmentencompassing the shelter program, transitional housing program, housing services, and real estate.
Jonathan hamilton obituary greenville, south carolina. For those familiar with the music, jonathans voice was that of peewee pirate. At age 27, a lifelong ministry began for ron hamilton and his wife in a most unexpected way. Christian character 1981 singalong is the catalyst of the popular patch the pirate adventure series and it was written and recorded in 1981, the year after ron hamilton lost his left eye to cancer. Patch the pirate goes to space pirate songs, patches. Patch the pirate is played by ron patch hamilton, who is a popular christian singer, songwriter, composer. Rejoice in the lord a cappella the hamilton family. Patch the pirate goes to space one of several christian audiobooks in a series cbd describes by saying, join ron patch hamilton and the hamilton family for this entertaining, exciting, and enriching patch the pirate audio drama. By learning the story of noah and the parable of the wise man who built his house on the rock, the crew learns that christ is our foundation and our refuge to weather the storms of life. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from ron hamilton. Today, bob jones university celebrated his remarkable impact on children and families around the world by presenting him with bjus first lifetime achievement award. The bju alumni relations office will honor ron hamilton, or patch the pirate as he is fondly referred to by families around the world, with its first lifetime achievement award oct.
This adventure stresses the importance of working together as a family. Jonathan hamilton was the longrunning voice of the character peewee pirate. I have sung this song so many times over the years. Patch the pirate is played by ron patch hamilton, who is a popular christian singer, songwriter, composer, evangelist, and personality. If youre not familiar, patch is the radio musical version of adventures in odyssey created by the hamilton family after ron hamilton lost an eye to cancer and started wearing an eyepatch. Christian musicians son found dead baptist christian forums. Greenville, sc the son of ron and shelly hamilton, of patch the pirate fame, has been found dead at the age of 34. Patch the pirate goes to space focuses on growing in christ, and includes twentysix tracks of characterbuilding story and song. In addition, we provide shelter and stability, and support the wellbeing of. I was a student at bob jones university when what would seem like a tragedy took place in ron hamilton s life. The one who first loved me patch the pirate a respectable pirate patch the pirate.
In 20, hamiltons son killed himself after years of struggle with mental health issues. The storyline introduces patch, whaley whale, sissy sea gull, oozie, ozzie, and ornery oyster. For years they have composed hymns, including the popular rejoice in the lord, and. Any help or personal experiences rgarding patch the pirate would be appreciated. This story is simple and is recommended for young children. Kids pirate patch measures 3 and features elastic band to keep it securely in place. Kids were fascinated by the patch and soon began calling him patch the pirate. Patch the pirate ron hamilton never set out to be patch the pirate. The song rejoice in the lord was born out of this experience, and t.
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