Tom breaking down breaks all chicago area heart's. If Tom Skilling thinks that highly of you, I hope his family knows he's made quite an impact on all of us.

When Tom starting to cry I couldn’t help myself but start to cry as well. Before I left for Texas I remember watching Mike on TV, I get back home to this horrible news. We lost a great one. My condolences to his family and friends .

I grew up watching Mike on KTTC in Rochester, and after I moved to Chicago, he was there again on WGN. For me, he was a reporter I could trust. It saddens me to hear of his death at such a young age; he has been part of my life since the 90's. Thank you for your legacy.

Mike was a real professional. Knew his weather and kept us safe. RIP

My most sincere condolences on the loss of this great man. I'm sorry for the whole WGN family and the loved ones.

That is first time I have seen tom Skilling cry , ever. That is so sad to see Mike hammer nick being so quiet about being that sick. 😭😭

sad news at WGN we all will miss you mike you were one of the best weather men in Chicago. God bless you

Prayers for his family and WGN family

It's a damn shame that a respected meteorologist passed away!

May he rest in peace. My prayers go out to his family .

I teared up when I saw him choke up with tears on air.

Prayers for the family and loved ones who are suffering from this loss. It hurts to see others hurt this way.

I had somewhat of a cool relationship with Tom when I worked at 444 N. Michigan. And although there were a few times he was hurt by a tragedy or sad event, I’ve never seen him break down like this. So sad to watch. I never met Mike. But I always respected him and his weather reports since I first saw him on CLTV. So young. R.I.P., Mike.

It’s only been a few days but Mike is already missed more than he could have realized when he was alive. Such a nice guy. RIP.

I never seen him so emotional wooow good people

seeing tom skilling cry is the hardest thing ever

Great tributes all week. Kept his illness private and continued to work...now that’s a badass!!

Tom giving me the feels on this one...😢😭

I found my self choked up, when I heard he passed, so young. My condolences to his Girlfriend, and Family may God give you all strength. R.I.P. Mike

Thanks for being 50% right Mike. 🙏 RIP.

R.I.P. Mike. During the pandemic I would greet you with a "Hi Mike." when you came on the midday news with the weather. The news of your passing greatly saddened me. I will miss you. Prayers of strength and healing to your loved ones.

So sorry for you're loss w g n family

Rest in peace Mike we will miss you!! You were wonderful.!😔😔😔😔

😢💔😢I was shocked to learn of his passing I had missed the news that day and only saw quick shot of the memorial picture and had not known what happened I thought I saw him doing the weather just a day or two before that so I was very surprised! Watching this now I see many didn't know he was sick he still was too young to die especially of cancer(lost my Mom to complications of it) so this really sucks and Tom breaking down just made me cry😢 I just had to come on here to say rest in peace to Mike Hamernick and send my sincere condolences to his loved ones and his family obviously he made an impact and will be greatly missed 🙏RIP🙏

R.I.P. MIKE😔

R.I.P. Mike

May he Rest in Peace, I saw his last show and notice that his voice sounded different and he looked like he didn't feel good. I was shocked when my bff told he that he had passed away. So sad.

I love Tom!

What killed him? Tom is a good guy💜💜

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

So sad.

:( my condolences R.I.P. Mike Hamernik, I wasn't expecting it, it's so sad to see him go.