Sherry ~ Rebujito Published on March 18, 2009
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He Called Me Snickers...

Wednesday March 18, 2009 at 05:44PM

... 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

18 Comments / add your comment?

Great says:
Oh yes, it's sad. I remember him well. A man who's able to find your right candy name can't be all bad ! Rest in peace, Old Grumpy.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )
Sherry ~ Rebujito replies:
Thank you G !
yes he did
he found my perfect candy name :-D
and no not all bad
very good
just Grumpy :-DDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )
Danypro says:
I' think he must be in heaven, Pixels and Pictures dpartement, and if you listen well you'll here him grumble about Photoshop. See you there, old Chap
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )
Sherry ~ Rebujito replies:
yes I heard him grumbling even yesterday
xoxo
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )
Keespro says:
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...
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )
Sherry ~ Rebujito replies:
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...
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )
AbsoluteShower replies:
I guess the corollary to this is the old saying: Only the Good Die Young but maybe I should amend it to read Only the Good Die Early.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )
Sherry ~ Rebujito replies:
thank you my dear friend
absolutely XO
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )
**~Sara~** says:
Ohhh Sherry that is terrible. :( If you need anything...let me know.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )
Sherry ~ Rebujito replies:
yes it is terrible

and I just still cannot believe it :-(

thank you Sara
you are wonderful for offering

xoxoxo
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )
renovatio06 says:
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...
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )
Sherry ~ Rebujito replies:
Thank you Werner
Grumpy was/is a very special person
his is missed beyond words...
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )
Anthony le Bourlierpro says:
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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )
Sherry ~ Rebujito replies:
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thank you toto
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )
NicoleB says:
I'm sorry :(
May he rest in peace in Photo heaven :(!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )
Sherry ~ Rebujito replies:
Thank you Nicole!!! XO
I miss him soooooooooooooooooooooo :-((((
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )
Lillian Virginia Mountweazel says:
That's very sad. I didn't know him, but my heart goes out to his family and all his friends!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )
Sherry ~ Rebujito replies:
Thank you Gabi
yes it is very sad
I truly miss him so
and today is father's day
so thinking of his beautiful children today
and I saw this on flickr from his son:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/j_image/3647222798
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

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