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The Dressler Family
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May the memories of our loved ones remain for a blessing.
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| Barry and Anita Zipperman | Aug 8 2010 05:16 pm |
| Dear Lynn and Ron, Anita and I continue to think about you and pray for you and your daughters and your parents every single day. All we know to do is shake our heads and send our love. The two of you are unbelievably beautiful parents. Your three daughters capture the essence of how you have raised your children. What joy and love and laughter and intimacy and deep deep love you have together which they shared with all of us through the burial and Shiva process. Also Ben's and your whole family's connection to the Galloway children is so profound and rich. The Galloway kids again said it all in what they shared about Ben and your family. We will be forever grateful that you encouraged us to join the Galloway community. We love you so much, mourn for the loss of your delicious wonderful Ben, and consider it a privilege to call you our friends.
All our Love, Barry and Anita
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| Brenna Serby | Aug 7 2010 10:57 am |
| So very sorry to hear about your great loss. Just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you. |
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| ann and max olim | Aug 6 2010 03:23 pm |
| we have been out of town and just read about your beloved son. we are so saddened and our thoughts are with you.
ann and max |
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| Eileen, Tony, Lisa and Kevin Tantillo | Aug 6 2010 08:00 am |
| Lynn and Ron,
From the very depth of our hearts, we send you love and warmth and caring. We pray that you all find the strength to heal yourselves from Benjamin's tragic death. |
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| Kathy and Michael Quattrochi | Aug 5 2010 06:33 pm |
| Although your loss has left a heartache no one can heal. May loving memories comfort you always.
with sympathy,
Kathy, Micheal and Leah Quattrochi |
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| Nathan & Anna Blau | Aug 5 2010 06:08 am |
| We are so sorry to hear of Benjamin's passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Anna & Nathan Blau |
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| Cathy Hulbert | Aug 5 2010 12:08 am |
| My heart is with you and your family.
Love,
Cathy |
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| Julie Herron Carson | Aug 4 2010 06:53 am |
| Lynn and Ron -- I was stunned and heartbroken to read about your son's death. I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. Love, Julie |
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| Janet Cox (aka Benjamin's 'Fairy Godmother' | Aug 3 2010 09:39 am |
| None of us thought in a million years that we would be writing messages like this for a young man such as Benjamin Chanin. It just is unfathomable; and the depth of this tragedy has touched everyone. I can see it in these notices and on Facebook too. But it has also made us so mindful of the need to be closer to each other, to relish in our family and friends and to always look at the GOOD things each person brings to life. I have been friends of Lynn and Ron Chanin for over 30 years, and one of the most wonderful traits they have is opening up their hearts, home and family to everyone they meet. I was honored beyond words to have been chosen as Ben's godmother, and enjoyed taking him to the movies, his birthdays, his Bar Mitzvah, and seeing all his concerts and musical productions at Galloway through the years. I was SOO looking forward to his graduation from high school and seeing what path he would take to adulthood and his profession. I felt we were kindred spirits in our love for entertainment and was looking forward to sharing that with him even more. I will miss that, but will keep him and the entire Chanin family in my heart and prayers constantly through this process. I need my spirits buoyed as well, so am looking to all of us comforting and supporting each other. I WILL FOREVER LOOK OVER YOU BEN...HEAVEN HAS RECEIVED A LOVELY, BRIGHT SOUL AND WE WERE BLESSED BY YOUR PRESENCE HERE ON EARTH SWEET BOY! |
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| Sam and Claudine Laitman | Aug 3 2010 07:53 am |
| Hello Ron, Lynn and family,
We just found out about your beloved Benjamin. We are so saddened by this news and our prayers are with you all. I am sure Benjamin leaves you with a lot of very fond memories that will be with you for the rest of your lives.
Our sincere condolences.
We love you all.
Sam, Claudine, Aimee and Eric Laitman |
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| Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Kim | Aug 2 2010 09:23 pm |
| Dear Lynn and Ron:
We just learned of the sudden, unexpected death of your dear son, Benjamin.We were devastated to hear of great loss of your beloved your son.It seems impossible to speak of any consolation in the face of such a bitter loss to express the sorrow and pain you feel for your loss of Benjamin.
We wish we had words to comfort you and sustain you in your grief, but we know there are none that will take away any pain you are feeling now. Life does not make a sense and losing such young and loving son.
Our heart and prayers go out to you and your family at this most tragic time.
With our love and heartfelt sympathy,
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| The Adam Family | Aug 2 2010 11:55 am |
| With sadness and heartbreak we want to express our shock, and sorrow for this unimaginable loss. Our thoughts are with your family. |
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| Bannerman Family | Aug 2 2010 11:46 am |
| Dear Chanin's We are sorry to hear your loss to such a young man, we still are talking about the party he had at the fox theather with the personalize m&m's and our son Harrison had a good time and classes he had togather. The Bannerman's |
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| Lorna Restagno | Aug 2 2010 10:52 am |
| Dear Lynn, Ron, Alex, Marrissa and Erica,
I can't tell you how shocked and heartbroken I was to hear this horrible news. Since he was younger than Erica and my Melissa, I didn't see him often as he was growing up. I remember when you had him and what a sweet, precious child he was. I always enjoyed seeing him in the Galloway musicals. He was a beautiful young man, inside and out. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless you all! |
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| Eric and Pamela Chanin and Family | Aug 1 2010 07:33 pm |
| Ben, though we did not know you as well as we should, we always admired you growing in a family with 3 other sisters. That would be very hard for most boys but you seemed to always enjoy it. We were looking forward to going to your Galloway graduation and seeing where you ended up in college. Ron and Lynn, there really are no words for what you, Alex, Marrissa and Erica are going through. Just remember that we love you and you can always count on us for support and anything else you may need. Love, Eric, Pam, Sarah, Matthew and Joey. |
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| Elida and Alan Baverman and family | Aug 1 2010 02:26 pm |
| Dear Ron, Lynn, Alex, Marrissa,and Erica, You are in our hearts and our thoughts are with you. We are deeply sorry for your unimaginable loss and pain. May your strength, and the loving memories of Ben, be a source of comfort to you. |
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| Jeff Trump | Aug 1 2010 11:08 am |
| My heart goes out to you and your family, Ron. You are in our thoughts and prayers. |
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| Jodi Lewis Lipsitz | Jul 31 2010 10:32 pm |
| Dear Lynn and Ron: I am so, so sorry to hear of your loss. I've never really met your children, but I've known you guys for forever, and I know they are and Ben must have been amazing. Nothing I can say here will begin to fill the void, but know you are loved and are in the prayers of many including myself. |
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| Martha Chandler | Jul 31 2010 11:00 am |
| Dear Ron,Lynn,Alex,Marrissa,and Erica, I am completely heartbroken and devastated by your loss, and the world's loss, of precious Ben. He began lighting up my life his first day in kindergarten when I knew I was blessed to be his teacher and my admiration has continued through his incredible performance in "Chorus Line." He will always be Galloway's shining star. Ben's trademark smile was the outward reflection of his inner goodness and beautiful soul; he will live on forever in our hearts. I pray your incredible family and friends and fantastic memories with Ben will provide comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you deal with this inconceivable loss. I love you, Martha |
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| Ruth Murphy | Jul 30 2010 05:53 pm |
| Ron: So Sorry to learn of your sudden loss. My thoughts and prayers for great strength are with you and your family. Ruth Murphy |
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| Sarah Pate | Jul 30 2010 02:23 pm |
| I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this terrible time. |
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| Leah & David Franco | Jul 30 2010 01:32 pm |
| Ben was A 1000 WATT Light Bulb - Leah & David Franco |
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| Kathleen King | Jul 30 2010 11:19 am |
| Dear Lynn and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.I was shocked and saddened by Ben's death.
Sincerely,
Kathleen King ( a "Y" person ) |
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| Pam & John Woodward | Jul 30 2010 11:00 am |
| So very, very sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this awful time. |
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| Jack Franco Handmacher | Jul 29 2010 11:11 pm |
| I am Jack, Ben's uncle, Lynn's youngest brother. Lynn and Ron are the most incredible parents any child could have.
They are supportive, loving, nurturing, kind. They encourage their kids to try new things, they celebrate their childrens' achievements, they revel in their kids' happiness.
Lucky for Ben, he had three mothers!
Alex, Marrissa and Erica smothered him with love and adoration. They taught him, sat for him, nurtured him and formed him into a most intelligent, creative, happy, gentle and well adjusted young man. This kid always smiled and had so many friends.
G-d needed his angel back on Monday, July 26th. He needed Ben to come home. Lynn's and my grandparents Nanny Catherine, Nanny Dorothy, Poppu Jack as well as Ron's parents Sam and Evelyn, are with Ben now, showing him the ropes and smothering him once again with love and attention. He is definitely not alone.
He may be gone to us here but he is among loved ones. Ben has found his wings.
Ron, Lynn and girls -your pain is mine.
I would do anything to take your hurt away. Just realize, as I am sure you do, that you are loved by so many and that we are here for you. I love you. |
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| The Hines Family | Jul 29 2010 11:07 pm |
| Dear Ron and Lynn and girls, we are deeply sorry for your unimaginable loss. Ben was such a joy to us all. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. |
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| Michelle & Karl Braun | Jul 29 2010 09:11 pm |
| Dear Lynn & Ron,
Our hearts are with you. May G-d comfort you and your family in your time of loss.
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| The Hancock Family | Jul 29 2010 05:39 pm |
| Dear Ron and Lynn and your girls, our hearts are just broken. Our family loves Ben, we always feel like he is one of us, he is so much fun to be with. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the peace of God be always with you. | |
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| Tracy Hawkins | Jul 29 2010 04:03 pm |
| I cannot find the words to express my deepest sorrow for the loss of your beautiful son, Ben. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. |
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| The Palay Family | Jul 29 2010 03:26 pm |
| Dear Lynn, Ron, Alex, Marissa and Erica,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Your beautiful, kind, intelligent, talented Ben will be sorely missed by an entire community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. David, Debbie, Sarah and Matthew |
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| The Ailion Family | Jul 29 2010 03:15 pm |
| Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. |
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| David & Kristin Gatoux | Jul 29 2010 02:27 pm |
| Dear Chanin Family,
Please accept our deepest regrets for your loss. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Sincerely,
David & Kristin |
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| larry and linda smith | Jul 29 2010 11:20 am |
| Linda and I are devasted by your loss. There are no words. We will try to comfort you tonight |
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| Terri and Laury Bagen | Jul 29 2010 11:16 am |
| Lynn and Ron,
We are so saddened by your loss. We did not know Ben, but it is apparent that he lit up every room he was in with love, talent and intellect. We could tell that he gave so much to so many and will live forever in the hearts of everyone he touched. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. |
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| Jack Thompson | Jul 29 2010 10:47 am |
| Ron,
Thinking of you at this time of sorrow. Please let me know if I may ever be of any help to you or your family.
Best Wishes,
Jack Thompson |
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| JACK AND TINA FAULK | Jul 29 2010 10:22 am |
| NO PARENT EVER WANTS TO SEE THE LOSS OF THEIR CHILD. OUR HEART GOES OUT TO YOU BOTH AND THE REST OF YOUR FAMILY. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. |
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| Leonard Crawley | Jul 29 2010 10:08 am |
| You have my deepest sympathy and prayers at this most trying time as well as all your family members.
God Bless You All. |
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| Debbie Cohen & Kenny Sobel | Jul 29 2010 09:33 am |
| Dear Ron,Lynn,Alex,Marissa,and Erica,
I was overcome with grief for ya'lls loss when I walked into Dresslers to drop off my fathers tallit and saw ya'll sitting around the table .My heart aches for all of you as you grieve your shining star.May you somehow find comfort in the loving embrace of family and friends.Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Debbie,Kenny,Alanna,& Jake Sobel |
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| Bob, Jeanne, and Sarah Shulman | Jul 29 2010 09:31 am |
| Dear Ron, Lynn, Alex, Marrissa, and Erica,
I write this with a heavy heart; we were so heartbroken to hear of the loss you your wonderful son, Benjamin. I know words cannot fill the emptiness you feel. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. |
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| Mary Wargula | Jul 29 2010 09:27 am |
| Dear Lynn, Ron and Girls,
My heart is so heavy for you and your loss. I was so inspired yesterday hearing all the wonderful things about Ben. I hope in time you will know that the dear Lord has a plan for all and especially for those who are special. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this time. May God Bless You All. |
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| Larry Snow | Jul 29 2010 08:56 am |
| Dear Ron and family:
I want to offer my sincere sympathy on the death of your son Benjamin.
MY heart is aching for you. My prayers are with you. May God give you the strength to carry on.
Sincerely,
Larry Snow |
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| Anne Sweidel | Jul 29 2010 06:57 am |
| Lynn,Ron, Alex, Erica, and Marrissa,
I am thinking of all of you. May good memories be of comfort in the days ahead.
Anne Toporoff Sweidel |
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| Susan(Green)Baker-Coble | Jul 29 2010 03:21 am |
| No amount of words can express the pain I feel for you and your family with the loss of your dear son. Please know that there are people that love and care about you(including ones from way, way back).You will all will be in my thoughts and prayers. |
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| Shannon Brown | Jul 28 2010 11:14 pm |
| Lynn, I cant believe it...my heart breaks for you and your family. Precious Benjamin will be greatly missed. Please know there are many prayers and thoughts surrounding you...Draw close to each other there is such strength between you. Im so very sorry for your loss. Shannon from the YMCA.
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| Betsy Lurey | Jul 28 2010 10:46 pm |
| Dear Lynn, Ron, Alex, Marrissa and Erica,
There are no words to express my sadness and grief for you and for Ben. I remember so fondly the day he was born, his first haircut,lipstick on those adorable dimpled cheeks and each of his splendid milestones. Ben was a loving soul and he will live on in your hearts. Please know that I am with you in spirit and pray that our love and the love of family and friends comfort you now and the years to come.
With Love,
Betsy
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| Jody Arogeti Brown | Jul 28 2010 09:12 pm |
| Lynn, Ron, Alex, Marrissa and Erica - I am heartbroken for you all and so very sorry for your great loss. The service today was a beautiful tribute to a young man that very clearly touched the lives of everyone who had the honor of knowing him. I am sending you my deepest condolences and keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. |
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| Vicki & Mike, Whitney & Casey Robertson | Jul 28 2010 08:50 pm |
| Lynn, Ron, Alex, Marrissa, and Erica,
We are so sorry to hear of your terrible loss of your son and brother Ben. He had the most wonderful, sparkly smile that portrayed how much his family loved him. Ben was a great Galloway kid and represented the Chanin family well! He will be missed by many, many people. He made an indelible mark on this world in such a short time. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We know that you will support each other during this difficult time. Vicki & Mike, plus Whitney & Casey |
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| Amy Arogeti | Jul 28 2010 08:48 pm |
| Thanks for sharing Ben with us. He was an outstanding young man who will be loved forever.
We love you
Amy and Robert Arogeti |
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| Susan & Ron Moore | Jul 28 2010 07:49 pm |
| Ron...our deepest and sincerest condolences to your and your family on the lost of your son. |
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| Steve Mastrangelo | Jul 28 2010 07:22 pm |
| Ron, I am so sorry for your loss. No one should have to endure a tragedy of burying your own child. Again my heart goes out to you and your family. |
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| Traci Scherr | Jul 28 2010 06:51 pm |
| Lynn, Ron, Erica, Marrissa, and Alex:
Lynn and family: I am heartbroken to hear of the loss of your son and brother. Lynn, you are so in love with your children, and I cannot imagine your sorrow right now. I am praying for you, your husband, and daughters. Please know how many prayers and thoughts are with you.... and will continue. |
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| Tanya Rellinger | Jul 28 2010 06:42 pm |
| To Ron Chanin and Family...
Word's can't explain my heart felt sympathy for you and your family! My heart aches for you! May the Lord's Blessings and comfort be bestowed upon your family. You are and will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Sincerly...Tonya Rellinger (Luciano's Little Italy) |
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| Stuart and Mary Tasman | Jul 28 2010 06:31 pm |
| Dear Ron.Lynn,Alex,Marissa and Erica,
There are no words that we can express to reflect our sorrow for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Stuart,Mary,Erin and Shelley Tasman |
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| Jan Rabinowitz | Jul 28 2010 05:39 pm |
| Dear Lynn, Ron & family,
I just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Fondly,
Jan Harris Rabinowitz |
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| The Winkelmann Family | Jul 28 2010 04:49 pm |
| Words cannot express our sadness and heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. |
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| Karen Vinng | Jul 28 2010 04:00 pm |
| Lynn,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Words cannot not express my thoughts, but please know you and your family are in my prayers. |
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| Sal Chavez and Your Friends at East Cobb Pediatric | Jul 28 2010 03:31 pm |
| Ben will be greatly missed by all of us at East Cobb Peds. We'll always remember his infectious smile and his sweet nature. Our thought and prayers go out to you, his family. |
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| Tracy Ray | Jul 28 2010 03:29 pm |
| Ron, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. |
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| Betty Davenport | Jul 28 2010 03:09 pm |
| Dear Ron, Lynn, and Family, Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Words seem so inadequate at this time. Ben would come into the school clinic and brighten my entire day with his smile and conversation. He was a very special young man. Please know that you will all be in our thoughts and prayers. |
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| courtney w | Jul 28 2010 03:05 pm |
| Lynn.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.Your gym family was there today at the service and hopefully you felt all of our love. |
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| Andy Salomon | Jul 28 2010 03:00 pm |
| Ron, I am so sadden by the loss of your son. My thoughts and prays are with you and your family. We are all here to support you during this extremely difficult time. Andy |
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| Chris Nardone | Jul 28 2010 02:43 pm |
| Ron & Lynn,
We are all so sorry beyond words and can't understand why such tragedy happens to such a wonderful, loving family. Our hearts are so saddened. Our prayers are with you all.
I was choked up throughout the ceremony, it was gut wrenching, even for me, a relative outsider. But, I was able to take away one thought that was said, and that was ..."that God needed angels too". I believe God chose Benjamin because of all his great qualities and am sure he is already an amazing angel.
With all our love and support, and with the love and support from the hundereds of your family and friends, we hope you all find a way to make it through this unexplainable tragic event.
Vicki, Chris, Grayson & Tanner Nardone
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| Brad Hench | Jul 28 2010 02:43 pm |
| Ron
Many years ago we were friends in B'nai Brith and as the years passed we lost touch.
I was very upset when I read about Benjamin and can only offer my most sincere condolences.
Brad Hench
bradhench@aol.com |
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| The Foard Family | Jul 28 2010 02:39 pm |
| May God put His loving arms around you and comfort you during this sad time of unimaginable loss. Our prayers are with you all. |
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| Cindy Spradlin | Jul 28 2010 02:13 pm |
| Dearest Lynn and Ron,
My heart goes out to you at the loss of Benjamin. I know how precious he was to you and also understand the loss of a son. I remember his smiling face sometimes trying to hurry you up at exercise class. May you know that you will get through this to a place that will be bearable. Many hugs to you and the girls. Take care of yourselves. Cindy |
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| Julie Huff | Jul 28 2010 02:06 pm |
| I am a parent of a Galloway student and we do not know each other. I was saddened to read of the passing of your son and admittedly curious if I would recognize him from around campus. I pulled my son's yearbook and looked for Benjamin's picture. What I saw was a young man that I CLEARLY recognized from around campus! Not knowing your son, he always stood out with a warmth and smile that made this "stranger" instantly feel better. Please know, his time here on earth was important and he made an impact not just to his loved ones but to countless "strangers" with whom he unknowingly shared his spirit.
My prayers are with your family.
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| Gordon J. Elkins | Jul 28 2010 01:58 pm |
| My heart goes out to the entire family, having never met Ben, I was so deeply moved by the stories and the emotions I saw and experienced. It was wonderful to see how such a young man could have such an amazing impact on so many lives. I am saddened that I will never have the chance to meet such an extrodinary young man. It was obvious that " Bud " touched so many lives in such a positive way. Gordon |
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| Twana Saunders | Jul 28 2010 01:55 pm |
| Alex, my heart goes out to you and your family at this tremondously sad & difficult time. It's hard to know what words to say to express my deepest sympathy. May the loving memories of Benjamin help comfort you in the times ahead. |
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| Kathy and Randy Kreus | Jul 28 2010 01:44 pm |
| Dear Lynn, Ron and family - No words can express the sorrow in our hearts. Ben's infectious, dimpled smile seemed to beam happiness to everyone around him. It was an honor to have known your amazing son...He was the best! We will miss him. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with you. |
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| Audrey Frey | Jul 28 2010 01:42 pm |
| Lynn and Ron,
I am a very dear friend of Marci Morgan and wanted to express my deepest sympathy to you. Words cannot express just how sorry I am for the loss of your son. Please know your family is all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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| Rachel Franco | Jul 28 2010 12:47 pm |
| Ron, Lynn and Family,
I really don't have the words to tell you how truly sorry I am for the loss of Benjamin. I was so touched by all of the words spoken about Ben at his funeral...what a light and special soul he is and will always be.
I love all of you so very much. Please know you are in my thoughts.
Love,
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| Bill Killen | Jul 28 2010 12:44 pm |
| Lynn,Ron,Alex,Marissa,Erica - I am so sorry. Ben is a special shining light. That showed itself today at Arlington where every road in Arlington was full of cars and the traffic backed up out Mt Vernon and the other roads and the people just kept coming. Ben touched every one he ever met. My first memory of Ben was in first grade. It was the Ms Kalahar Circus. Ben was cast as the strong-man. Out he sauntered. He approached the 500 pound dumbbells and slowly, ever so slowly, he began to lift them, inch by inch as the music built to a crescendo, until finally he triumphantly held them high over his head . That famous smile broke out and his face lit up celebrating the great joke as the crowd roared with laughter and admiration. I seem to recall that he came out later in the show and did it again. And he got every conceivable nuance and emotion and laughter and fun out of that part that could possible be done. He was the star of the show. And the crowd loved him. I knew this was a special person then. And he bore that out in the years that followed. Ben's star shines brightly forever. Bill Killen |
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| The Gaynes Family | Jul 28 2010 12:18 pm |
| To the Chanins, we're deeply sorry for your loss and that we cannot be there with your family on this difficult day. You all are in our thoughts and hearts. -Bob, Sherry, Sara and Matt |
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| Adrienne King Crawford | Jul 28 2010 11:46 am |
| Ron: I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. |
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| The Marotta Family | Jul 28 2010 11:46 am |
| Your family is in our prayers. |
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| Richard Buckley | Jul 28 2010 11:09 am |
| Ron,
So very sorry to hear the sad news about your son.
Our thoughts are with you and your family .
Richard and Angela |
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| Marcia and Mark Hauler | Jul 28 2010 10:53 am |
| Lynn, Ron, Alex, Marissa and Erica: Nothing we can say can begin to express how much we grieve with you on the loss of Benjamin. When you spoke of him or when you were together, it was obvious that you had a special family! I hopeit brings you some comfort to know that Ben did know and appreciate how much he was loved and how proud you were of him. You are all in our thought and prayers.
Marcia, Mark, Lindsay and Lesley |
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| Francine Kaplan, Mark & Jamie Diamond | Jul 28 2010 10:49 am |
| Our thoughts are with you in the face of this terrible tragedy. |
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| Steve Gunning | Jul 28 2010 10:22 am |
| My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Steve Gunning |
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| Jodi, Mike, Wesley, and Lee Gross | Jul 28 2010 10:20 am |
| We are out of town and so cannot be with you today, but we hold you in our hearts at this very difficult time. We hope you find comfort and strength in the love and support you receive from each other and all who shared in your love for Ben. |
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| Marcie (Gross) Koffler | Jul 28 2010 09:59 am |
| Lynn, Our hearts go out to you. We are so sorry for your loss |
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| Jeff McMullen | Jul 28 2010 09:34 am |
| May God bless Ben and your entire family during this most difficult time. Jeff |
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| Ray Uttenhove | Jul 28 2010 09:26 am |
| Ron:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this tragic time. |
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| Lorraine Cohen Silverman, Asheville | Jul 28 2010 09:09 am |
| I hope that you all can turn to your greatest memories of Ben during this time of grief. My thoughts are with you. |
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| Terri Evans | Jul 28 2010 09:06 am |
| It is the rare person who brings a smile at the mention of his name. Ben was one of those rare people. We will miss him terribly and never forget him. May God comfort you. |
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| Terri Rice | Jul 28 2010 09:05 am |
| Dear Alex and Family:
My heart aches for all of you, but I pray that your love and faith will bring you renewed strength with each passing day. Benjamin will always be with you and a part of who you are. I pray that in time, your memories of Ben will bring you less tears and more smiles and laughter. You have my deepest sympathy. |
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| Jean and Scott Hunter | Jul 28 2010 08:25 am |
| We are thinking of you constantly during this time and only wish that could take away your pain. That precious, dimpled face lives on in our hearts. |
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| Robert Kallos | Jul 28 2010 07:37 am |
| I was the technical Director for Galloway in the years that Ben was in the eight grade musical and Fiddler, my last show at Galloway. Ben was, good hearted, bright as a penny and had genuine love of for all those who he engaged in. He is one of those kids I feel very lucky to have been a part of his life and he, part of mine. Godspeed Ben.
Robert Kallos |
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| James M. Poindexter | Jul 28 2010 07:06 am |
| My prayers go out to you. I am so very sorry for your loss. Find comfort in the brief but wonderful time that Ben spent with you. |
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| Megan, Matthew, and Leah Culberson | Jul 28 2010 03:22 am |
| Dearest Lynn, Ron, and Chanin girls,
We extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family and are devastated to hear of your loss. We will always remember Ben's bright shining smile, glimmering eyes, and generous, kind nature and he will be missed. We hold you all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, The Culberson's |
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| Debra Field | Jul 28 2010 01:16 am |
| Getting to know Ben this year through theater was a delightful warm experience. He always acknowledged every adult and student around him. He was genuine, debonaire, respectful with his own sprinkle of fun. As a theater mom and teacher at Galloway, i interacted with him quite often. He was gentle, happy and not afraid to be goofy. He became a very good friend to Hayden and we will both miss him sorely.
Our prayers for God's healing touch to help the heaviness in your hearts and the journey to help you through the needed grieving process.
All our love, Debra and Hayden Field |
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| Jane, David, Jake, Lila Turner | Jul 27 2010 11:22 pm |
| Lynn, Ron, Alexandra, Marrissa, and Erica -- The Turner family is filled with sadness and we have been thinking only of you. We send our deepest and heart-felt wishes of comfort. We have the most wonderful memories of Ben, truly the sweetest boy. With love, Jane, David, Jake, and Lila |
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| Lori and Allan Struletz | Jul 27 2010 10:54 pm |
| Dear Lynn, Ron, and girls, There are no words to express how we are feeling after hearing about the death of Benjamin. Our hearts are so heavy and we have no words to tell you how sorry we are for all of you. We are thinking of you all.. Love, Lori, Allan, Adam and Scott |
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| Gene Murphey | Jul 27 2010 10:44 pm |
| My heart is heavy hearing of your loss. My prayers are that your memories with your son Benjamin will help pull your family close during this hard time, and in the future! I am sure that he is looking down upon you, smiling, and saying: Thanks Mom and Dad for 16 wonderful years! I will save you each a place at the table when you join me.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Gene Murphey |
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| Elise Lander | Jul 27 2010 10:42 pm |
| Dear Chanins,
How deeply sorry I am for your loss. Ben's smile would light up our class on a daily basis. He always "behaved himself and tried"; what an angel he was and always will be.
All my love,
Elise |
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| Sharon and Randy Young | Jul 27 2010 10:06 pm |
| Ron, Lynn, and girls -- your family has been a fixture in our lives since Andrew and Ben entered Galloway at the age of 2. Ron and Ben spent many hours in our "train room" during our Lego robotics years....Ben was such a talented and pleasant addition to the group. As so many have said, his smile and his dimples were priceless. Our lives have been enriched by all of you, and you are in our prayers. Sharon, Randy and Andrew |
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| Rhonda Kimbrell (Galloway School Nurse) | Jul 27 2010 09:56 pm |
| Words cannot express my sympathy for your family - My thoughts and prayers are with you-The Galloway Community will miss Ben, but will never forget him and all he brought to Galloway. |
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| Gail, Charlie, Jeffrey, and Ariel Goetz | Jul 27 2010 09:42 pm |
| To Lynn, Ron, Alex, Marrissa, and Erica-
We are so deeply saddened to learn of Ben's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time . |
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| Cecily Rosenberg and Fred Ross | Jul 27 2010 09:38 pm |
| Ron, Lynn and girls,
Our hearts are with you at this very sad time.May the memories of your beautiful Ben always be with you. You are in our thoughts and prayers...Cecily and Fred |
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| sharon franco rothschild | Jul 27 2010 09:27 pm |
| thinking of you and your whole family...there are no words - just know you all are in our thoughts and in our hearts......
your cousins,
sharon and amanda rothschild |
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| María A. González | Jul 27 2010 09:19 pm |
| Dear Lynn, Ron,Alexandra,Marissa, Erica and family You are in my thoughts and prayers. I can't be there because I am in Colombia, but my heart is with you. |
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| Linda Cahn | Jul 27 2010 09:05 pm |
| My thoughts, prayers and sadness are with you. Ben was such a great kid. His smile lit up a room; everyone loved him. Kerry has phenominal memories of him from 4 years old through today. He is part of her life and who she is today. She was talking about how they would spend every study hall together and his happiness during muscial. How he would come back to the costume shop to check on his costume (ha!), eat their food, and just laugh. Their lockers were always next to each other. He always wanted the top, but always took the bottom so she would be happy. That was Ben. He is missed. |
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| Richard and Darla Nelson | Jul 27 2010 08:38 pm |
| Ron, we are saddened to hear about your loss of your son Benjamin. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Richard and Darla Nelson
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| Cousins Robyn, Marshall and Amanda Mizell | Jul 27 2010 08:25 pm |
| Lynn, Ron, Girls and family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. |
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| Carol Wall | Jul 27 2010 08:17 pm |
| I will always treasure the wonderful year that I got to spend with Ben the year he was in my third grade class. It was truly a gift because Ben was a gift to the world. So smart, so sweet, so caring. His smile will live on in my memory and his beautiful spirit will always be a part of Galloway. |
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| Henley Cook | Jul 27 2010 06:51 pm |
| To the Chanins- I am deeply sorry for this loss. I wish your family the best and I know that Ben has a special place in heaven. | |
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| Sarah Armstrong | Jul 27 2010 06:41 pm |
| Ben was a sweet, caring, and selfless teenager. He was a friend to everyone and always had a smile on his face. I am grateful to have taught him. |
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| Suzi Brozman | Jul 27 2010 06:39 pm |
| From his earliest days Ben's presence was a ray of sunlight in the lives of alll who knew him. I will always remember the smiling, laughing child playing at our feet at Galloway sports events. He is gone, sadly, tragically, and no explanation is sufficient or even possible, but he will live on in the hearts and memories of all who knew him. We all mourn with you and for you, and pray that you will find some measure of comfort in the time you were blessed to have Ben with you. |
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| Patty Nathan | Jul 27 2010 06:20 pm |
| Lynn, Ron, Alex, Erica, and Marrissa, My thoughts and prayers are with you at the most difficult time in your life. May the good memories of fun and laughter with Ben always be with you. |
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| Sue Carr | Jul 27 2010 05:51 pm |
| Lynn & Family, there is no making sense of Ben's passing. Know that your lives and the lives of so many others were blessed by his presence, and keep that thought in your heart for the days that seem unbearable |
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| Phil Gilbert | Jul 27 2010 05:47 pm |
| Ron & Lynn,
Words cannot express my sadness for your loss. Be strong, thinking of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Phil Gilbert |
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| Beth Kantor | Jul 27 2010 05:44 pm |
| My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family. |
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| Steve Pepper | Jul 27 2010 05:23 pm |
| Lynn and Ron, we are so saddened by Ben's passing and express our deepest condolences to you and the girls. Suzi always had the nicest things to say about Ben, and I'm sure he'll be greatly missed at Galloway. Your entire family is in our prayers...Steve Pepper |
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| Rick Lackey | Jul 27 2010 05:17 pm |
| Ron,
I just don't know what to say. I know there is nothing and certainly no words to relieve the tremendous heartache and pain you are feeling. It just doesn't make sense; parents should not outlive their children. Words cannot adequately communicate the feelings of support I wish I could offer you. I know you have lots of close friends around you and your family right now. Please accept my deepest sympathy about the loss of your son. If there is anything at all that I can do to help you please allow me the opportunity to help you. ... Rick
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| Ann Holtz | Jul 27 2010 05:01 pm |
| Lynn & Ron Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Sorry for your loss. You have a beautiful angle looking down on you with his everlasting smile and dimples. Our thought and prayers are with you and the girls. Love you, Ann, Scott, Stephanie & Melissa
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| Sandra Rich | Jul 27 2010 04:12 pm |
| Dear Lynn, Ron,Alexandra,Marissa, Erica and family
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find some comfort in knowing you have friends who share your care and sgare your sorrow.
Love
Sandra Rich |
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| Peter Kasian | Jul 27 2010 04:00 pm |
| Ron, I am so saddened by your pain; you and your family are in my prayers. |
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| Steve and Marlo Klorfein | Jul 27 2010 03:27 pm |
| Ron and Lynn
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
The Klorfein Family. |
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| Terry Conley | Jul 27 2010 03:15 pm |
| My heart grieves as a parent and a friend. It is difficult to loose anyone, but especially one so young and full of a life of promise. |
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| Margaret Munn Hiers | Jul 27 2010 03:03 pm |
| Dear Lynn,
I am so very sorry to hear this terrible news. |
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| David Morgan | Jul 27 2010 03:02 pm |
| Ron, I greive with you as I learn of your son and feel great sorrow. It is difficult to reconcile with a GOD that loves and so deeply cares for all of us. You and your wonderful family are in my prayers! |
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| Mira Bergen | Jul 27 2010 02:55 pm |
| Ron and Lynn,
My heart is aching for you. May you be comforted with all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Shalom,
Mira Bergen |
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| Jackie and Keith Muse | Jul 27 2010 02:51 pm |
| The Muse Family sends their love and prayers for Ben and his family.
May you always have the love of each other to carry you forward.
Jackie, Keith, Lindsey and Jesse Muse |
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| Dianne M. Brown | Jul 27 2010 02:48 pm |
| Ron,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May the grace of God help to comfort you all, and may you recall the joy and happiness Ben brought you all. |
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| david birnbrey | Jul 27 2010 02:44 pm |
| Karen and I are deeply saddened by the news about Ben. Please know that the entire community is thinking about your family. |
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| Sam Thomas | Jul 27 2010 02:32 pm |
| Alex,
Reading about your brother, he sounds like a truely outstanding person-just as you are. The best thing you all have at this point is the love and comfort of a close family. I'm sure your family tradition of running the Peactree together is probably one of many. My wife, Dale, and I are praying for you and your family. I've lost members of my family before, but never a child. Let you parents know of our deep sympathy. |
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| Karen Lowry | Jul 27 2010 02:31 pm |
| Ron- I am so very sorry to hear about Benjamin. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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| Maury Stead | Jul 27 2010 02:30 pm |
| Ron,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. |
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| Jackie Stradley | Jul 27 2010 02:28 pm |
| My prayers are with you. Please accept my condolences. |
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| Ron O'Keefe | Jul 27 2010 02:25 pm |
| Ron, My heart and prayers go out to you and your family for your loss. |
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| Karen Friedenberg | Jul 27 2010 02:23 pm |
| Ron.. I am toally saddened and devastated by your loss. My hear goes out to you and your family at this most difficult time. |
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| Paul Aase | Jul 27 2010 02:18 pm |
| Ron,
I am so sorry for your loss, which is unthinkable to those of us who have not been in your situation. Please know that you and your family are in our Prayers.
Paul |
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| Liz Kressel | Jul 27 2010 02:12 pm |
| I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that your family is in our thoughts. |
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| Gloria Kantor | Jul 27 2010 12:02 pm |
| Lynn, Ron, and Family - Please accept my sincerest condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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| Robin Hangartner | Jul 27 2010 11:56 am |
| Alex, May your family be comforted by family and friends and lifted by prayer during this tough time. We are all thinking about you here at Bovis, Kyle and Burch. |
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| Mark McCandless | Jul 27 2010 11:32 am |
| It was an honor and a pleasure to have Ben in my class and in my advisory. He was an exceptional, wonderful young man. Please accept my condolences. | |
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| Melanie Norvell | Jul 27 2010 11:05 am |
| Alex, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I hope that you and your family will will be comforted by God's love and the love of those around you. |
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| Seth and Suzanne Eisenberg | Jul 27 2010 10:04 am |
| To Alex and Family: We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. |
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| Lori Wyche | Jul 27 2010 09:53 am |
| Alex, my heart and prayers are with you and your family. I pray God's strength, peace and comfort enter into your hearts during this time of mourning and in the years to come. I love you. |
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| Christina Craddock | Jul 27 2010 09:53 am |
| Mere words cannot begin to take away the pain that you are experiencing right now. Please know that you and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers as you walk this journey. May you find comfort in the loving memories of Benjamin that will live on in your hearts forever. |
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| Jennifer Chin | Jul 27 2010 09:43 am |
| Dear Alex,
My heart truly goes out to you and your family. May you find comfort in the days and years to come in your memories of Benjamin. |
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| Bea Lawler | Jul 27 2010 09:39 am |
| To Alex and Family:
My deepest sympathy on your loss. You are in my prayers for strength and peace. May fond memories of Ben bring you comfort in the days ahead. |
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| Hastings Clayton | Jul 27 2010 09:38 am |
| Alex, we will be thinking about you and praying for you and your family during this time. We are here for you. -Hastings |
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| Mary Prickett | Jul 27 2010 09:27 am |
| My heart goes out to you. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know. You are in my thoughts and prayers. |
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| Marilyn Kapaun | Jul 27 2010 09:24 am |
| Alex, I cannot believe this terrible news. I am thinking of you, and my heart is with you. - Marilyn |
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| Wayne S. Tartline | Jul 27 2010 09:21 am |
| Our hearts and prayers go out to Alex and the Chanin family. We at BKB are very sorry for your loss.
If there is anything that we can do for you during this difficult time, please let us know.
Regards,
Wayne |
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| Wendy Nelson | Jul 27 2010 09:18 am |
| Dear Lynn and Ron, Alex, Erica, Marrissa, Betty and Burton,
There is no greater loss. I am heartbroken, stunned and, although I cannot be with you, I am by your side every minute mourning Ben and sending love and prayers, and strength to each of you.
Love, Wendy |
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| Nancy Bauer Jarman | Jul 27 2010 08:44 am |
| Dear Lynn and Ron,
You and the girls are in my thoughts and prayers, non-stop. May the grace of God help to comfort you all, and may you recall the joy and happiness Ben brought, not only to you all, but to so many of us with his smile, easy laugh, kind heart, warmth and gentleness. With love, Nancy |
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| cindy and RICK May | Jul 27 2010 12:10 am |
| Lynn and Ron,
We are so sorry for your loss. We cant begin to know the depths of your pain right now. We hope you will find comfort in those who are surrounding you during the upcoming months. Our heart goes out to you. I only know Ben by the light in your eyes when you would talk about him on our yearly updates at the Habif's home. I do know he has left a huge whole in your heart. Please let others attempt to take care of you as you navigate your way around this horrific time in your life until you can find your way to figure out a way to carve a new way of life out for your family. If there is anything we can do please call.Please know our thoughts are with you.
Love Cindy and Rick May |
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| Allison Lurey | Jul 26 2010 08:59 pm |
| Each and every one of you are in my thoughts and prayers as you mourn the passing of your incredibly talented, kind, and courageous son. Benjamin was so lucky to have a family that cared for him and loved him as deeply as you. You have all been an important part of my life, and I am with you today, as I will be every day, to grieve this loss, and to celebrate his life. I love you deeply. -Allison |
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