You’ve received this letter because you share a remarkable heritage that centers around a man born nearly two hundred years ago—Jacob Hamblin. Many of you already know of his amazing accomplishments: how he facilitated the exploration of the Grand Canyon by John Wesley Powell; how he created a safe path for early Mormon pioneers to travel across Utah to California, and how he saved the lives of Native Americans and European immigrants alike by finding common ground between the two cultures. This great man devoted his life to taming a wild and angry part of America during the 19th century by exemplifying kindness and respect for all people. 

More than thirteen decades since his death, we feel it is now our time to honor him and the principles for which he stood. The Jacob Hamblin Legacy Corporation, Inc. is a non-profit group established to help gather the thousands of descendants of Jacob Hamblin and to raise awareness of his remarkable contributions to Utah, Arizona and the nation as a whole. The city of Kanab, Utah is working in conjunction with us to build a memorial at a prominent location in Kanab. This memorial will bring to life the accomplishments of Jacob Hamblin to the more than two million tourists from all parts of the world who visit Kanab each year.

In addition, The Jacob Hamblin Legacy Corporation has plans to produce a documentary film about his life. To turn these plans into reality we need everyone’s help. Imagine the satisfaction you will feel each time you drive through Kanab and see a memorial that you helped build.  

To kick off this worthy effort we held a Jacob Hamblin Family Reunion June 17-19, 2010 in Kanab and we were honored by those who were able to arrange schedules to attend. This reunion was held in conjunction with Jacob Hamblin Days, a celebration Kanab began several years ago to share the rich history Jacob and others of his day played a part in creating. See the enclosed information to learn more and make your reservations.

We also need your financial help to make the memorial a reality. Please consider a donation and how else you can help. If we all unite the story of Jacob’s amazing life and the principles he lived by can be shared with the world.

Jacob left us a great heritage. Now it’s our turn to continue the legacy.

Sincerely,

Larry Burk

Great-Great-Grandson of Jacob Hamblin

Jacob Hamblin Legacy Corp. President