Fallen JC member, Benjamin Hill aka BDHill1979

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teetee said:
I will watch for his obituary. I doubt I could call the church and find out...I would need to call the funeral home. I will contact the person you gave info to earlier if I don't find his obituary!

While on the subject...who is going to the funeral? I would like to go to show support but don't want to be sitting all alone!
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Matt (aloft), myself, Jtrain, Dale (Bumblebee), Joe (fly22) and his wife I'm sure will be there, Michelle (TheWife) and her family. Don't worry - there will be plenty of people there for you to sit with!
 
Kristie Im super busy with some work stuff and will get you my address.

Yes all our welcome to the funeral, I do not know about a viewing. If anyone would like they can contact Richard Hill on facebook. I will do so when I have more time.
 
I never got to meet Ben face to face. We always had something come up with family or work when SLC meet and greets came up. Ben and I both loved fishing and shooting and were hoping to find the time to go out and relax and swing a rod or gun, but time was hard to come by with kids and work. I was jealous of Ben's love and passion for fishing, there is something about being alone working the fish in the river or creek and having success. He always seemed to live his life to the fullest.

Ben heres to tight lines and big fish


Right now I have to work on Friday/Sat and the reserve pilot wont be able to cover my run. If any of you need a place to sleep or rest I have room in the basement if you dont mind my crazy kids. I live in SLC about 30-45 min from Springville.

I get off work around 7:30pm that night maybe Fiddlers Elbow? The Pie?
 
I have to work on Fri day but will be around in the evenings to connect. I too have space available at my house for any JC crew that needs it. Just let me know.
Shane
 
*sigh* dammit. Like most i didn't know Ben personally, but who here wouldn't recognize the best avatar on the site? UN...REAL. It's uncomfortable that someone you never met's death can break your heart so. You try to take deep breaths to cope, it hits you and you can't help but sigh and shake your head...it burns. It seems like it's always the good ones that go young/early. Let's keep his family in our thoughts and prayers

the bluest of skies...
 
I was supposed to meet Ben face to face in Las Vegas this year.

I remember walking into the Bellagio and looking at the name tags, and seeing his name there.

At the airport going home, I saw this thread and forgot Ben was supposed to be at NJC this year. The first thoughts that crossed my mind was the image of him holding the fly rod in his teeth and the fish in his left hand. Also, the thread he started on the article of his brother researching the H1N1 virus.

My gut sank. A feeling many of us have felt before. Some of us for the first time.

Then, when I saw the picture of Mark wearing Ben's name tag. I was suddenly reminded me of day-to-day life, and the unpredictability of it all.

It's difficult to write this without being overcome with emotion. Sure, I never had the chance to shake his hand, but I got to know what makes the man through JetCareers. The outpouring of love from this family is amazing, and shows the true measure of closeness of us.

Aviation is a cruel mistress. She gives you so many freedoms and experiences that only a select group of us can share. She also takes from us indiscriminately and without warning. We can merely try to tip-toe around her pitfalls by staying proficient and safe. All the while knowing that in spite of our best efforts, we can pay the ultimate price.

Unfortunately in this field, more frequently than we should, we must mourn the loss of our own.

Because of this, it is all that more important to celebrate life.

Rest in Peace, Benjamen Hill. We'll meet down the road.
 
Polar742 said:
Aviation is a cruel mistress. She gives you so many freedoms and experiences that only a select group of us can share. She also takes from us indiscriminately and without warning. We can merely try to tip-toe around her pitfalls by staying proficient and safe. All the while knowing that in spite of our best efforts, we can pay the ultimate price.
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So true.

So very, very true.
 
calcapt said:
I didn't know Ben but I don't think he would mind me passing along a few things that he would likely want you all to know. He would want to thank you for your friendship and urge you to be extra careful and safe out there. He would want you to know that life is unpredictable and that you should savor every minute of it. He would also tell you to take care of your families and loved ones, showing them every day how much you love them as you never know what life has in store for you. He would also likely say that despite this horrible accident, aviation provided him a place of comfort, a sense of accomplishment and pride in achieving what few others will.

Your friends and family will miss you Ben and with every beautiful sunrise and sunset, they will be reminded that your spirit will always be with them. In Ben's memory, may we all strive to be better people and be reminded about the fragility of life.

Rest In Peace
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Well said CalCapt...well said.

Rest peacefully Ben. You will be missed.
 
I always enjoyed our gun talks. He sure did have a wealth of information to share. We were going to try to work in a JC shooting trip just for fun. Saying Ben will be missed is an understatement. Thanks for everything.
 
I have been sitting here fighting back the tears. Ben, we will really miss you here brother. God bless you and your family.

A message to the rest of us...next time we start bickering about some nonsense issue, remember we are family here. Let us treat each other with respect and courtesy, and remember that any day could be our last.
 
Ben
My beer tastes kind of salty tonite, but nonetheless I'll tip one in your honor.
My condolences to your loved ones, Sir
RIP
 
Wish I had something to add to this thread other than shock, sadness and solidarity.

Alas, I do not.

Tailwinds, Ben.
 
:( Whoah!! Been at SIM all day and log in to see this horrible news. My condolences to his family and loved ones.
 
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