Well done, Ron! Bill is such a humble man, doubt he'd have let it out so as not to impose on others. But he certainly deserves all the support and thoughts from so many friends he has around the globe.
Guys like Bill are quite rare. They do so much, ask for so little, but make a huge impact on those people with whom they have contact. He's an enduring personal to not because he's bravado, or loud, but because his warmth and honesty pools straight out. I've heard it said that "Bill knows no strangers". I could not agree more with that assessment.
One can only assume with confidence that Bills father must have been the cat's pajamas too! to have turned out a bloke like Bill, with Bill still cherishing the man, that says it all about Mr Benton Sr. for me. A man I'll never know, but will surely miss on this earth.
Godspeed indeed, Mr Benton Sr.! And to you, Bill, all the best that can be found is our wish for you-
