Condolence: I am very sorry to hear of Ben's passing. I have some find memories of him from the days we attended Bethany Lutheran School together. Ben was in the same class as many of the former students in the Bethany Facebook group. Ben,was a quick witted guy who loved to have fun in and out of school. He was also a member of the Bethany Bears Football Team under the direction of Mr Doug Neal and Mr Bill Roenfanz. Two of the best and toughest coaches in the business. I had a great time playing along side Ben. It was him who first warned me about the rookie initiation for the football team. That dressed bull pen. But he endured it and played the game with great tenacity. Never giving up,never letting anything steal his joy.
Although I'm deeply saddened by his loss,I know he is at peace now in the presence of Christ in the kingdom of heaven. "Where there is neither sickness ,nor sorrow,nor sighing but life everlasting"
Ben,it is my fervant prayer my friend that you will hear those beautiful words spoken by our Lord. Well done thou good and faithful servant enter into the joy of your Lord..May his memory be eternal and may God grant his family his eternal love and peace and comfort in the days ahead.
"O death where is thy sting?"
"O "Hades" where is thy victory?"
" Christ is risen and thou art anialated" Christ is risen and thou art cast down" Christ is risen and not one dead remaineth in the grave.
For Christ having risen from the dead has become the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep"
May his memory be eternal.