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He Called Me Snickers...

... and I and most of his friends called him Grumpy. He was known as Old Pro here on Ipernity...

his name was Roger Benson... I just learned today that Grumpy passed away Sunday...I am sad beyond words right now... Roger and I became very dear friends through Ipernity...so this is why right now...as I try to type through my tears...I wanted to let everyone here know, because I'm almost sure we had the same contacts, or very close to the same...

I will post a portion of the email I received because I know this part would be so important to Grumpy:



In lieu of flowers the family wishes donations in his memory be sent to:
Estero Music Dept. (checks make out that way as well)
Estero High School
21900 River Ranch Road
Estero, FL 33928
Attn: James Samz
(very important to put the attention on the envelope)




we shared a common love and respect for the kids in the school bands across the country...his kids and mine were/are very involved, so as parents we got involved as well. And we were both always so proud of all the kids in all the bands, because we knew, they work their butts off. Like I said I include this information because I feel this would be something he'd want to share with you all... So please keep his beautiful family in your thoughts and prayers...


And Grumpy...I love you my dear dear friend...I'll miss you...heaven with a grumpy angel???...I can just see and hear you right now!


I love you
your
Snickers XOXOXO

6 comments

Kees said:

I’m sorry to hear this. Of course, I knew about his heart problems, but hoped the treatment he had received would have a more lasting effect. Sadly, that wasn’t so. Slowly, the pro photographers become extinct on Ipernity, and only we, bloody amateurs, remain. A big loss, for his family in the first place, but also for us...
15 years ago

Sherry ~ Rebujito replied to Kees:

Thank you bestest bud
he thought you were hilarious!!!
and of course he was right
it is a tremendous loss for his beautiful family
and for us yes
my heart just doesn't want to accept this...
15 years ago

renovatio06 said:

Hi Sherry,
although he wasn't part of my network, I am sorry for you guys who have come to know him better. Afraid, that's all I can say here. May he find the peace we'll all be going back to, sooner or later...
15 years ago

Sherry ~ Rebujito replied to renovatio06:

Thank you Werner
Grumpy was/is a very special person
his is missed beyond words...
15 years ago

Sherry ~ Rebujito replied to :

thank you my dear friend
absolutely XO
15 years ago

Sherry ~ Rebujito replied to :

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thank you toto
15 years ago
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