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Thoughts and prayers for our friend Bill Benton
« on: May 22, 2013, 10:06:34 AM »
I don't know how to best do this but... I just got off the phone with Bill. I had planned to visit him yesterday while here in Atlanta. He left a message that he was taking his wife to the hospital. Bill just informed me that he lost his wife yesterday afternoon.

Bill, love you man. My heart's with you.
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Re: Thoughts and prayers for our friend Bill Benton
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2013, 10:11:03 AM »
Aw crap... :'( :'( So sorry for your loss, Bill...
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Re: Thoughts and prayers for our friend Bill Benton
« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2013, 10:20:21 AM »
My condolences Mr. Benton.

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« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2013, 10:23:13 AM »
Sorry to hear.

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« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2013, 10:24:19 AM »
My thoughts go out to you friend.
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« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2013, 10:29:14 AM »
Sorry to hear that!
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Re: Thoughts and prayers for our friend Bill Benton
« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2013, 10:33:17 AM »
Oh god that sucks.  Bill, so sorry to hear that, man.  You and your family are in my prayers.

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« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2013, 10:34:41 AM »
My condolences.
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Re: Thoughts and prayers for our friend Bill Benton
« Reply #8 on: May 22, 2013, 10:36:19 AM »
I'm so sorry Bill.   :(
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Re: Thoughts and prayers for our friend Bill Benton
« Reply #9 on: May 22, 2013, 10:40:39 AM »
Sad news, indeed.  Prayers.
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Re: Thoughts and prayers for our friend Bill Benton
« Reply #10 on: May 22, 2013, 11:09:17 AM »
So very sorry to hear about your loss. I say a prayer for you.



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Re: Thoughts and prayers for our friend Bill Benton
« Reply #11 on: May 22, 2013, 11:25:50 AM »
Bill, my condolences. I think we all know how difficult it is to lose a family member,
especially a wife.

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Re: Thoughts and prayers for our friend Bill Benton
« Reply #12 on: May 22, 2013, 11:36:24 AM »
Thanks for informing us Jerry. I met Bill several years ago at the first SOHC4 relay ride at Rockingham Speedway in North Carolina. We talk most of the afternoon and he told me of all the years in had been invovled with Honda etc. And more important he's just a super nice guy.

Bill, So very sorry to hear about the passing of your wife.     
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« Reply #13 on: May 22, 2013, 11:55:58 AM »
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. 
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« Reply #14 on: May 22, 2013, 11:57:32 AM »
Condolences Bill. Thoughts and prayers to you and the family.

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« Reply #15 on: May 22, 2013, 12:04:18 PM »
Sorry Bill Thoughts and prayers from Spain

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« Reply #16 on: May 22, 2013, 12:48:25 PM »
sorry to hear and condolences :(

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« Reply #17 on: May 22, 2013, 01:18:46 PM »
prayers and condolences
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Re: Thoughts and prayers for our friend Bill Benton
« Reply #18 on: May 22, 2013, 01:19:13 PM »
Sorry to hear,at a loss for words.

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Re: Thoughts and prayers for our friend Bill Benton
« Reply #19 on: May 22, 2013, 01:21:11 PM »
My condolences to you, Bill.
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« Reply #20 on: May 22, 2013, 01:28:01 PM »
Sorry to hear, how sad. Thoughts and condolences.
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Re: Thoughts and prayers for our friend Bill Benton
« Reply #21 on: May 22, 2013, 01:47:02 PM »
Very sorry to hear of this tragic news. Sending positive vibes your way, Bill.
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« Reply #22 on: May 22, 2013, 02:16:43 PM »
My thoughts and prayers are with you Bill.
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« Reply #23 on: May 22, 2013, 02:24:37 PM »
Sorry for your loss Bill..your in our prayers....

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« Reply #24 on: May 22, 2013, 02:31:17 PM »
So Sorry to hear the bad news... Our thoughts are with you Bill and the rest of your family...  I am hoping that this sohc community can be a bit of comfort to you.. Through this..
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