U.S. patrol apparently scared off Hamill's captors
May 3, 2004
Mississippi town celebrates Hammill's escape
By KATHY HANRAHAN
MACON, Miss. - Thomas Hamill's father raised his hands skyward and proclaimed it "a beautiful day" upon hearing that his son, a civilian contractor kidnapped in Iraq, had escaped his captors and was safe.
Leo Hamill said he fell asleep Saturday night while watching a television newscast and woke Sunday to a bulletin reporting his son's escape.