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Sorrow on STJ
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 7:39 am
by Exit Zero
The USVI lost one of our finest on Tues. with the passing of Mr. Guy Benjamin on St John at age 98 - His wisdom, energy and wonderful personality will be greatly missed.
http://stthomassource.com/content/news/ ... ies-age-98
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 7:53 am
by Xislandgirl
What a loss.
He wa a wonderful human being and will be missed by many.
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 7:55 am
by mbw1024
Awww how sad to hear that. He will be greatly missed, no doubt.
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 8:02 am
by lprof
I am sorry to hear this sad news. Mr. Benjamin touched many living on the island and many who share the love of his beloved virgin. I never met him; I wish that I had. I know that he will be missed.
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 8:02 am
by lazylane
so sorry to hear that. We had gone by his place last year several times to get an autographed copy of his book, but never did get to meet him.
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 8:19 am
by Kealani
Such sad news - he touched so many lives
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 8:29 am
by Lovermont
Sad news. I was determined to meet him on our next trip. RIP Mr. Benjamin.
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 8:59 am
by RickG
Wow, so very sad. He had an amazing life. He was always very kind when we would chat with him. His book is a must for St. John lovers; time to re-read and reflect on a life well lived.
Cheers, RickG
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 9:07 am
by liamsaunt
Very sad news. He had an amazing and full life. May we all be so lucky.
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 10:05 am
by silverheels
A truly gentle soul. RIP Mr. Benjamin you were a gift to St. John. Always a pleasure to meet you.
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 1:39 pm
by Teresa_Rae
Sad but wonderful that he was blessed with 98 years.
RIP Mr. Benjamin.
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 3:18 pm
by Barb Y
God bless him and his family!
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 10:16 pm
by b-as-u-r
"Aloha" Mr. Benjamin, RIP. Truly a remarkable man that will undoubtedly be missed by many. Condolences to his family and friends and to the island for such a huge loss! Ali~
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 4:01 pm
by paulandtracie
My husband is a teacher and we were fortunate to get to spend some time with him at his home last spring. He was already ailing but had many wonderful stories to share. We are grateful for all that he did for the children of the VI's and the impact he had on so many people. We treasure the book he gave us.
Mr Benjamin article in Caribbean Travel and Life website
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 4:45 pm
by neisyb
I posted this on another forum and will do so here as well. There is a great article about Mr. Benjamin on the Caribbean Travel and Life website. I did a search on there and brought up the article. Well worth the read!