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Ben - FL
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Initially Posted - 03/21/2005 :  09:53:56  Show Profile  Visit Ben - FL's Homepage
I just felt a need to post something with my friends here about events this past week. My brother Brandon who loved to sail with me was shot and killed during a robbery attempt at his part time job where he was a clerk for a gas station in the evenings just down the street from his house.

He liked to take Chick-a-pea with his wife Sheila and stay over night. He also went with me and my twin to the Bimini Islands on the boat. He could sail her almost as well as myself. So I am posting a few photos here of him on Chick-a-pea in his rememberance.
Safe voyages,
Ben
sloop Chick-a-pea,
C250wk#364
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tinob
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 :  10:11:45  Show Profile
Good Lord Ben what a horror story... I'll spare you the glibness and spend my time saying prayers in your brothers name. SORRY.

Val on the hard DAGNABIT
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coach
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 :  10:11:46  Show Profile

You will be in my prayers. I am so sad to hear of this.
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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 :  10:16:03  Show Profile
Hi Ben,

I am so sorry ... what a horrible tragedy and a senseless loss ... my thoughts and prayers are with you.

I feel so helpless ... if there is anything that I can do, please speak up ... I mean it ...
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Charlie Vick
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 :  10:25:25  Show Profile
Ben, Very, Very sorry for your terrible loss.
Losing a sibling is like having part of you torn away.
My prayers are with you and your family.
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 :  10:37:25  Show Profile
So sorry, Ben...
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Sea Trac
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 :  10:43:25  Show Profile
What a horrible tragedy, Ben. I am so very sorry for your loss.
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ilnadi
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 :  10:54:46  Show Profile
Sorry to hear about your brother. Condolences to you and the family.
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Tony Dillon
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 :  11:05:45  Show Profile
So sorry about your brother. Marge & I will keep you in our prayers.
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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 :  11:54:17  Show Profile  Visit Arlyn Stewart's Homepage
Ben, thanks for sharing about Brandon... those of us who hear the story cannot escape sharing the tragedy with you in some measure. I recall your posting about saiing to Bimini with your two brothers and the great time y'all had...

I'm glad that you have that and many more great memories so that his spirit will remain a long time.
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 :  13:06:05  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
The pictures show him to be my kind'a guy. Words cannot express the spectrum of emotions an event like this generates. Find strength Ben, I hope we all help you in some way. You have our prayers and best wishes.
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John Mason
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 :  13:29:22  Show Profile
I am sorry for the loss of your brother. A tragedy I can't even imagine.

Keep the good memories fresh, they are precious.
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jerryTN
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 :  13:33:24  Show Profile
Ben, I'm so sorry for the loss of Brandon. I remember him as very full of life and good humor on our Bahamas trip. I hope you and your family find some comfort in your time of grief.

jerry
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 :  14:22:21  Show Profile
I'm very sorry to hear that about your brother Ben, my condolences to you and your family.
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 :  14:33:03  Show Profile
Ben... I'm sure everyone here shares my desire to send our sincerest condolences and best wishes to Brandon's wife, too. You and she have some tough times immediately ahead, but I can attest, from the loss of my sailing (and everything else) partner of 35 years, that you'll both get through it. It will take some time. Stay active here--it helps.
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Doug C.
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 :  14:57:00  Show Profile
Sorry to hear of your loss. Brandon was quite a character, Mo and I really enjoyed the time we spent with him on the Bahamas trip.

Our condolences to you and your family.

Doug & Mo
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MattL
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 :  14:57:00  Show Profile
Ben,
As was said earlier no one can express enough grief for you. We can only pray and give hope for you and the rest of your family. Your post is a great step on the way to saving and savoring all of the positive memories you have of your brother. I know I had great relations wiht my Dad and brother before they passed away, this has just lead to having many happy memories. I can see that it will be the same with you.
Again, you have our fondest hopes of life to come.
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tmhansen
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 :  15:13:33  Show Profile  Visit tmhansen's Homepage
Ben, I'm very sorry to learn of the sudden loss of your brother and friend. Thank you for sharing your great memories with us. I know you have all of our support.
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pwhallon
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 :  15:28:01  Show Profile
I am so sorry.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

PW
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seastream
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 :  17:32:10  Show Profile  Visit seastream's Homepage
A fine, strapping young man. I like the pic of him talking to the fish!

Something like this makes what we consider trials and tribulations of life pale into insignificance by comparison.

My feelings and emotions are with you.

Bob
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Mike L
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 :  17:33:09  Show Profile
I'm very sorry to hear about your brother, Ben. Mike
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Gloss
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 :  19:13:57  Show Profile
I'm very sorry about your brother, Ben, and the loss your family is going through.

Please let me know if there is any kind of memorial fund which I can contribute to. Thank you.
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osmepneo
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 :  19:47:35  Show Profile
Ben,

I can't add anything to what everyone has said, but know, Brandon's wife and your families will be in my prayers.

God bless all of you and bring you peace out of this tragedy.
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atgep
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 :  19:54:20  Show Profile
Ben,
I am very sad for you and your family. Just remember the all the great times spent enjoying life for what it is worth.
None of us know when that TIME will come. You two obviously have spent the kind of time together that most only dream of. When you pick up the pieces and find a place for all the emotions, you will think to yourself...remember when.....with a smile on your face. If you need anything at all, remember, I am a stones throw away.

Your friend, Tom.
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Leon Sisson
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 :  19:55:11  Show Profile  Visit Leon Sisson's Homepage
What a horrible and tragic loss, Ben. Words fail me. Replay the good times in your head. Hold on to them and share them with your family now and in the future.

-- Leon
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cathluk
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 :  20:30:50  Show Profile
Ben, so sorry to hear about your brother. Thanks for sharing you memories with us.
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