Dr. Edwin Harvey Hamilton, D. Min. passed away on his 91st birthday, January 31, 2022. Dr. Hamilton was a member of the Broward County Medical Association for 53 years, and was an Emeritus Member. He was honored by the BCMA at the June 5, 2021 Annual Dinner for his dedication to the profession of medicine. Dr. Hamilton was installed in 2002 as the BCMA’s first African-American President. Dr. Hamilton broke many barriers and contributed greatly to increase the quality of health for the African-American community. It is likely that his outreach efforts saved many lives. Dr. Hamilton had continued to serve on the Board of Directors and had been on many BCMA Committees, and chaired the BCMA We Care Program.