Image K wrote:
I am sorry for your loss, Benny.

Stay strong, my friend!

thank you, and i will

Farenell Photography wrote:
41

i got one of those too

jonathan ledeux wrote:
I dont know you very well Benny but you are always a pleasure to see in the forums. I hope that you are allowed the privacey to deal with the things you need to deal with  and the support that you may need when you need that.
sincerly, Jonathan

thank you Jonathan, i am almost back home and you will soon see me back all over the threads

Leo Chan wrote:
Best wishes to you and your fmaily, Benny. Hope to see smile in your face again soon.

Leo

Hello the other Leo Lam on MM who also knows almost everything, i say almost cause of the one time i tricked you and the Leo Lam who is lll look a smile and now a bigger one

tada

thank you

Marvin Alexander wrote:
Please accept my condolences, you will meet again in the after life, keep the faith.

God Bless You,

the day i die he will come and great me, and thank you

Afablb wrote:
Death is the stage in which we live in the memory of others. May the fond memories of your father keep you strong and guide you throughout the rest of your days.

With condolences to you and your family,

Frank
Fotographic Aspirations

thank you Frank, your words are so true

Studio B Photography wrote:
Benny -
Sorry to hear of the passing of your father.  I lost my father a year ago, and he was not only my father, but my best friend, supporter and admirer of my work, so I really feel for you.  My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family, Benny.  I wish you well, my friend.

Gary Peters

funny thing my dad was the same way, one of my best friends said to me the other day, that i lost my biggest fan, and he was, he was also the best critique of my work

Renée Jacobs wrote:
Benny-So very sorry to hear of your loss. He must have taken pride in having as a son someone who so easily brings smiles and happiness to others.

thank you, and all i can say is like farther like son

Marc Rosebeck wrote:
Benny, my thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

thanx Marc, and not to worry i will have edited images for you soon

for those who are wondering I am also a photographer and i took photos of his daughter who happens to be a wonderful model

Flesh2Fantasy wrote:
It never fails to bring to mind lost loved ones and I cannot read it without tears in my eyes, and yet, it never leaves me feeling sad. Words are amazing.
I like this version best.  This is an indian ceremonial prayer.

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

those words are wonderful, thank you

Frank Petronio wrote:
From what I saw, you did right by him -- sorry Man

thanx frank

Lamonica wrote:
Benny,

  I was a wreck with even the possibility of losing my mother, I can not fully understand what you are going through right now. I am very deeply sorry for your loss. There are really no words that anyone can say that can make this an easier time, so I am just going to offer you my love and my thoughts.

xoLamonicaxo

be strong and thank god all the time for every moment you have.

thank you

Benny

Vintagevista wrote:
*Removes hat and silently bows head in sympathy*

My best thoughts and wishes.

Vintage

thank you

T H Taylor wrote:
Wow,
just read this and...
my deepest heartfelt condolences Benny.
Best wishes and strength to you and yours.
T.

thank you TH

StudioMona wrote:
You have my deepest sympathies, Benny

thank you

David Poata wrote:
My best wishes and love to you and your family.

thank you David

Stephen Bodi wrote:
sorry to hear it Benny.

thank you

Alli B wrote:
Benny is a dear friend of mine....and it is such a sad time for him and i know that Benny's father meant a lot to him...tho ive never met his dad...i did talk to him one time for a short second....nice guy he is ! tho he will never know who i was...just the girl that answered Benny's phone...i wish all the best for Benny and his family during this difficult time...such a sad event for one to handle...Benny you are strong and you have a lot of caring friends and will stick by you during this difficult time...you are loved and i know your dad was too !

Love Ya Hon

thank you Alli BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB, if you would have met him you would have loved him

Lora wrote:
So sorry, Benny.

thank you

Patrick Walberg wrote:
Benny, I lost my Dad on 4-13-2001 ... it's ingrained in my brain. The day you lose a parent is a day you never forget.  Our Fathers are in another place. Not forgotten, and not loved any less.  They are with us forever!  What is remembered will last forever! 

There are times when I think of my Dad ... and what he taught me or might say about something I'm doing.  It is at those moments that I realize that he has not left my side.  I simply don't see him. He is not there in the physical sense, but he is there in my mind. 

Prayers and best wishes to you and your family at this time of sorrow.  Benny, thank you for being a friend here.

every word you just said is so true, thnk you for being a friend to me too

Benny

Corey Wellman wrote:
I don't know what I will do when that comes time for me. My sincerest condolences my friend.

just stay strong and thank god for all the times you have had with the loved one, do not get angry or ask why him and not the next person, just think of it as god telling his soul to come home, my father is now with my mother and my siblings that have died at a young age, it was his time to go home.

Tiia Something wrote:
My condolences..... really is quite pale to what you must be feeling, but you have them anyway.

thank you

fareedah44 wrote:
My condolences to you and your family

thank you

Daniela V wrote:
Benny-

My sympathies.

-D

thank you

giovanni gruttola wrote:
I just heard Benny... our condolences go out to you and your family

~gio

thanx Gio

Echeverria wrote:
May you have strength in your time of loss. My condolences to you and family.

gilbert~

thank you

wolff wrote:
Benny,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, I know we dont know each other, but if there is anything I can do. dont hesitate to ask... We are in a Brotherhood of sorts, in what we do.


Mac Wolff and Family

thank you Mac

Farenell Photography wrote:
Benny the Moderator recently had his father pass away.

This thread is for those who wish to express their condolences or whatever.

and now for you Matt, i waited to get back to everyone before i said my thank you, to you. You get the best thank you of everyone that has posted in here, reading what everyone wrote and said brought me some joy.

Thank you

Benny

AlexAlexander/Moderator wrote:
Sorry to hear Benny...remember he'll always be in your heart.

thank you Alex he is not only in my heart, he is part of me and everything I do