ben62670

billbillw

I've known about Ben's long term health problems almost since the day we first met. We used to talk on the phone quite a bit when he was here in Georgia. I always new someday his health would really turn for the worse and I'm sorry to hear about it. Even though it sometimes seemed like his life was a train-wreck, he was always a very generous person who was willing to help others. He did his best in my opinion. I'll be praying for you and your family bro! Hope you find peace.

heiney9

Ben, prayers to you, your family and your girls. Try to stay positive and hang in there, miracles happen all the time.

H9

headrott

billbillw wrote: »

I've known about Ben's long term health problems almost since the day we first met. We used to talk on the phone quite a bit when he was here in Georgia. I always new someday his health would really turn for the worse and I'm sorry to hear about it. Even though it sometimes seemed like his life was a train-wreck, he was always a very generous person who was willing to help others. He did his best in my opinion. I'll be praying for you and your family bro! Hope you find peace.

Good thoughts Bill. I wish Ben and his family the best as well. Prayers sent to him and his family. Ben was the first person I talked to on the phone from the forum. He was helping me with my Aragon amp. I know there were some bad things that happened between a number of folks and Ben, but I pray it's been put behind all involved. May God bless you Ben. Take care.

F1nut

A lot of folks here with short term memories.

Read through some of these for a refresher, http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/search.php?searchid=1934472

This post made by a member almost exactly one year ago when Ben surfaced again pretty much nails it.

From 5/21/12

That said, it's pretty ridiculous for you to pop in here every 6 months or so and give this picture of gloom and doom, have people get all gushy over you and then not expect anyone to call you out on your past behavior. I have been here for years and this is a cycle that probably happens twice a year with you. Same thing happened with Joe and a couple other members. It's pretty self serving and transparent in my opinion. You post a thread about getting in touch with someone when you could have easily contacted them outside the forum and then turn the thread into a farewell talking about your daughters and how you want your precious gear to go to people who appreciate them. Well, some may not know the times you have taken advantage of the people here, so it all rings hollow. I apologize for being blunt and sounding cynical and mean, but it is really exhausting and not fair to the forum. All you have to do is right click on the member name and push "Send an Email". That way you are not polluting the forum with your needless threads and portraying a righteous attitude bestowing gifts that most likely will never come to fruition. Your word here has been stained.

And this one from another time he was suppose to be sick/dying, but was actually surfing.

From 8/15/11

I know Ben's got a lot going on and for that, I empathize...however, he wasn't too sick to take people's gear and money....or go to the beach for that matter.

You may think I'm cold and callous, but there's nothing wrong with my memory and I'll always call it like it is.

headrott

F1nut wrote: »

A lot of folks here with short term memories.

Read through some of these for a refresher, http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/search.php?searchid=1934472

This post made by a member almost exactly one year ago when Ben surfaced again pretty much nails it.



And this one from another time he was suppose to be sick/dying, but was actually surfing.



You may think I'm cold and callous, but there's nothing wrong with my memory and I'll always call it like it is.

Nothing cold and callous about calling it like it is Jesse. If Ben is acually not in the hospital, sick, etc. then shame on him for the numerous times he has tried to dupe the forum/members. If he is sick though, then I feel for him and his family. I am the type to take people for their word. I don't know anything as fact about anyone until I experience it for myself. I don't know everything that went on with Ben in the past, but I will say that if Ben is duping the forum and it's members, he should be banned just as Joe was. I took Joe at his word, and he turned out to be not tustworthy. I am hoping Ben is not following the same pattern here........ I will let others who have first hand proof make that decision, however.

heiney9

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NJPOLKER

I live less than an hour from Ben. I'm right over the boarder on the beach in RI.

schwarcw

Prayers to Ben and to his little girls. I wish you well.

Kind Regards,

Sherardp

At this point I don't know what to believe, but if the guy is sick then prayers and thoughts to him and his family.

doggie750

On bended knees tonight for you.....Godspeed to u and your Fam.

steveinaz

Prayin for you and yours bud.

evhudsons

Faith and positive thoughts coming your way.

ESavinon

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billbillw

Oh no...That's terrible news. I thought he had a slight recovery from the last time he posted. I guess he was just trying to bow out without too much drama.

Regardless of what you may have thought of Ben, it is a life cut short (he was in his early 40s) and his daughters are left without a father. I never had a problem with Ben. RIP bro.

steveinaz

Did Ben pass away?

Dawgfish

Yes he did. Way too young, way too young.