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... 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
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