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Offline Restoration Fan

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Bill Benton
« on: May 24, 2015, 05:49:21 PM »
I suppose I should have asked his permission before posting this information but I know how many friends that Bill Benton has on this board and I wanted to share with you guys that Bill's father passed away this afternoon.  He went into the hospital while Bill and Trey were on their trip but I believe that Bill was able to be with there with the family as they made the decision this morning to remove his father from life support. 

Bill's such a good person and great friend to so many of us on this board so please join me in praying for Bill and his family during this difficult time.
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Re: Bill Benton
« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2015, 05:56:25 PM »
Sorry to hear, my condolences to bill and his family. 
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Re: Bill Benton
« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2015, 05:59:37 PM »
Wow, hard to hear such tragic news. He must have been one heck of a man to have a son as good as Bill.   
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Re: Bill Benton
« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2015, 06:47:35 PM »
My sincerest condolences Bill ...
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Re: Bill Benton
« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2015, 06:59:12 PM »
Sorry to hear this Bill, my best wishes to you and your family.

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Re: Bill Benton
« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2015, 07:10:49 PM »
That's a difficult thing to handle.  Please let me know if I can do anything Bill.

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Re: Bill Benton
« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2015, 07:22:18 PM »
My prayer goes out to Bill and the family.
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Re: Bill Benton
« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2015, 07:26:11 PM »
Sad news indeed. Our thoughts are with you.
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Re: Bill Benton
« Reply #8 on: May 24, 2015, 07:52:21 PM »
Sorry to learn that. Best wishes Bill.
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Re: Bill Benton
« Reply #9 on: May 24, 2015, 08:19:48 PM »
1+ to all of the above posts, Bill. :'(
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Re: Bill Benton
« Reply #10 on: May 24, 2015, 09:06:49 PM »
Sad news, Bill. Our prayers go out for you and your family.

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Re: Bill Benton
« Reply #11 on: May 24, 2015, 09:50:50 PM »
Sorry for your loss bill.. Cherish the good times you had..
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Re: Bill Benton
« Reply #12 on: May 25, 2015, 12:39:47 AM »
So sorry to hear this.  My thought go out to Bill and his family.
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Re: Bill Benton
« Reply #13 on: May 25, 2015, 01:42:24 AM »
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Re: Bill Benton
« Reply #14 on: May 25, 2015, 02:00:51 AM »
Bill, there's not much that people can do that live thousands of miles away except to offer our deepest condolences.
You are always in my thoughts and my prayers Brother, stay strong.

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Re: Bill Benton
« Reply #15 on: May 25, 2015, 02:01:11 AM »
My condolences to you and your family Bill,
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Re: Bill Benton
« Reply #16 on: May 25, 2015, 02:15:25 AM »
My condolences to you and yours Bill

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Re: Bill Benton
« Reply #17 on: May 25, 2015, 03:03:51 AM »
Thank you . It's been tough, but friends like you make it a little  easier. He was my hero and quite the man. Godspeed  Dad.  I'll be back, visitation tomorrow and services on Wednesday, Bill
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Re: Bill Benton
« Reply #18 on: May 25, 2015, 06:27:29 AM »
Sorry to hear about this bill,ny prayers are with you and your family
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Re: Bill Benton
« Reply #19 on: May 25, 2015, 07:45:48 AM »
Bill, so sorry for your loss. Condolences and prayers for you and family.
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Re: Bill Benton
« Reply #20 on: May 25, 2015, 07:57:37 AM »
So sorry for you and your family's loss Bill. Rest in Paradise.

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Re: Bill Benton
« Reply #21 on: May 25, 2015, 08:45:37 AM »
My deepest sympathy and sincere condoleances for Bill and his family for this great loss.

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Re: Bill Benton
« Reply #22 on: May 25, 2015, 08:53:45 AM »
so sorry to hear this bill.
my deep condolences.

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Re: Bill Benton
« Reply #23 on: May 25, 2015, 09:33:16 AM »
My sincere sympathies, Bill. Take your time, you deserve it.
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Re: Bill Benton
« Reply #24 on: May 25, 2015, 09:56:58 AM »
Sorry for your loss Bill. Thinking of you..