Ben Williams.

ESavinon
ESavinon Posts: 3,066
edited November 2013 in The Clubhouse
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,759
    edited October 2013
    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.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited October 2013
    wow...that is a tragedy. No children should have to grow up without a parent. Christ have mercy on those girls.
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited October 2013
    I am very sad to hear this. Ben was the first Polkie I talked to on the phone from the forum. He was helping with a problem I had with my Aragon amp. I pray his family gets through this time. His daughters must be heartbroken and I know Ben was always concerned about their well being. May God bless Ben's family at this time.
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited October 2013
    Ben was never anything but nice and extremely helpful to me in the few times I dealt with him. As we say in the tribe, may his memory be a blessing to those who knew and loved him. I hope his family finds some peace.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited October 2013
    This is absolutely terrible news. I can only hope for the best for his two daughters - who are two of the sweetest children you could ever meet. In fact, I still wear a beaded necklace every day as a good luck charm that one of them made for me about four years ago. Crushes me to look at it right now.

    Say what you want about Ben, but his heart was always in the right place and his door was always open.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited October 2013
    Ben made me a set of his silver ICs for my phono preamp.

    It was his influence that set me on the right path that everything matters when pursuing this hobby.

    Sad to hear this news.

    Good guy.

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited October 2013
    RIP Ben
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited October 2013
    God Bless you buddy. Thanks for the TT help and advice. Prayers for your girls & Mom. You'll be missed.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,425
    edited October 2013
    zombie boy 2000 wrote: »
    This is absolutely terrible news. Say what you want about Ben, but his heart was always in the right place and his door was always open.

    ^^^^^very true Zombie boy. A few yrs ago Ben told me he was very ill and the problems he had. Some here just thought is was another tall tale, but I could tell in his voice that what he was telling me was very true. He got a few more years than he thought he would but to be honest I do not think for one minute it was worth the pain he went through EXCEPT for his girls that is it. He so wanted to be here for them no matter what. Ben offered me anything I wanted out of his gear, he didn't have much left but wanted to go to a good home. I declined the offer as I told him he would need it someday and all this would pass. Sadly as we now know the rest of the story...
    Rest in Peace my friend you are now pain free(I hope)
    Ivan
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    edited October 2013
    RIP Ben. He was very nice to me when I first joined this forum and reached out for some custom speaker wires. I'm still running Ben's wires in my Rti set up today, and won't be changing anytime soon.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,399
    edited October 2013
    Sorry to hear of his passing... Has anyone set up a fund for his girls? I would like to donate if possible.
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited October 2013
    a good guy who was always helpful to me..my xovers have sung for 4 years and will sing for alot more thanks to Ben..RIP
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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    edited October 2013
    That's terrible news! Ben was a friend and helped me out in so many ways. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family. Godspeed Ben! You will be missed!
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,496
    edited October 2013
    RIP Ben.
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,630
    edited October 2013
    RIP Ben..we will Pray for your family & friends
    ..
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited October 2013
    OMG. Horrible news. God be with his family.
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  • scottyboy76
    scottyboy76 Posts: 2,905
    edited October 2013
    Thoughts and prayers for his family and friends, he is now where we are all going someday, hope he is allright.
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited October 2013
    Ben's silver IC's in my rig too. So sad to be gone so young. Rest in peace Ben.
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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,047
    edited October 2013
    Sad to hear; thoughts with him and his family, especially his little girls. Heartbreaking for them - hope they find the strength they need to persevere through a very difficult time that came too soon.
    Shawn
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  • fossy
    fossy Posts: 1,378
    edited October 2013
    Prayers to his family ....still usin his silvers in da rig ... rock on Ben
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,603
    edited October 2013
    Very sorry to hear this. Way to young. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,225
    edited October 2013
    I am speechless, Ben was the first polkie I talked to on the forum as well, sold me my first amp, built me IC's, upgraded my crossovers, helped me learn a lot of audio stuff..

    I lost touch with him sometime ago, with the circus of crap that happened around here, I feel very small about now..

    R.I.P Brother!!!!!
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited October 2013
    OMG !!!!!!!! I feel so bad about that, I sold him an emotiva amp and we talked about his condition and he thanked me for being a good friend to him and not being judgemental. The guy was in pain man as I could just tell, he was out in the garden getting some wood n stuff and broke his ribs just from trying to do some heavy lifting.

    I just cannot believe this new and totally heartbroken as the guy may have had a few wacky posts but we all do and he was part of our family here. Makes me wana cry thinking about his young life to have slipped away from him and those kids mourning their dad. Big lump in my throat here typing this and a horrible thing to have happened as we all know he did have a kind heart.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited October 2013
    That is horrible news! I feel so bad for his daughters. RIP Ben!
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    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,018
    edited October 2013
    RIP buddy. No more pain. Our families thoughts go out to his two daughters. Ben was way too young and even though we knew years ago that this was coming, it doesn't make it any easier. He had a lot of issues but as mentioned, he had a great heart and would not hesitate to give you the shirt off his back....even if he had to borrow one to do so.

    The "magic" we heard that one night is something I'll never forget.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited October 2013
    Tom,, if you are referring to the evening you,me,Ben,Russ and my brother were there,it was indeed magic, fond memories that I will not forget,,I think you and zombie put it best,,at this point in my life,I'm just thankful for the good things I've done,and regret not doing more.Rest in peace Ben,, my condolences to his family.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,018
    edited October 2013
    That was the one, George.....that was the one.

    Tom
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited October 2013
    Guys, make sure you make a comment on the link provided. I think the family would really appreciate it.

    Man this has really bothered me all day today, I can't shake it. Bev & I are hitting a shot tonight in his honor, and shot is going in the ground for Ben.
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  • starkiller
    starkiller Posts: 2,723
    edited October 2013
    Such a shame! My thoughts and prayers are with his family, especially his two daughters!
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited October 2013
    My condolences to his family.
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