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Farewell to 2Sticks
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2016 11:15 am
by Ian
It is with sadness that we have to announce the passing away of one of our founder members, Ben Bruce. "2Sticks", as he was known on the Forum, passed away peacefully in his sleep on 28th December. He was a stalwart of the Bongo scene. Ben and his wife Pat were more-or-less season ticket holders at all the Bongo meetings over the last 12 years. He was the unofficial video-historian of the club, and his last Bongo video, made at Sherwood Forest in October, provides a suitable memorial.
Bongo Videos
Our thoughts are with Pat, Terry and their family. The Bongo flag is flying at half mast.
Goodbye Ben.
Re: Farewell to 2Sticks
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2016 11:35 am
by MT Tank
I would also like to send my condolences to Pat and her boys.
My first bash Ben and Pat, introduced me to the life of Bongo,s, he will be sadly missed for his stories and videos.
Love to you all and my thoughts are with you all
Trish
Re: Farewell to 2Sticks
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2016 11:45 am
by bongobaz
Sad news indeed Best wishes to Pat and Terry
Re: Farewell to 2Sticks
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2016 12:03 pm
by Bob
So sorry to hear this sad news.
Condolences to Pat and all of Ben's family.
Love from me and Sue
Re: Farewell to 2Sticks
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2016 12:07 pm
by mikeonb4c
Very sad to hear that news and my condolences to all the family. I was watching the videos just the other day
Re: Farewell to 2Sticks
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2016 1:05 pm
by Dabs
Very sad news my condolencies to his family!
Dabs
Re: Farewell to 2Sticks
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2016 1:57 pm
by helen&tony
Hi
My condolences. I have chatted with Ben in the past...nice man....sorry to hear the news
Cheers
Helen
Re: Farewell to 2Sticks
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2016 3:38 pm
by francophile1947
Absolutely gutted
Pat and Ben were always so helpful and friendly to everybody. They were probably the first people to welcome me to the meets and I shall really miss them. Farewell old bugger
Sincere condolences to their family.
Re: Farewell to 2Sticks
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2016 5:42 pm
by Jillygumbo
So sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and condolences with Pat, Terry and family at this sad time.
Re: Farewell to 2Sticks
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2016 6:53 pm
by Northern Bongolow
Re: Farewell to 2Sticks
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2016 7:52 pm
by johnnybee
Really sad news.
What on earth will meets be like without Ben's presence.
A real character who will be sorely missed.
Our thoughts are with you Pat, Terry and the rest of the family.
Jan & John.
Re: Farewell to 2Sticks
Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2016 12:05 am
by Bongoplod
Sadly never met Ben or Pat,but have watched and admired his videos.
R.I.P and condolences to all the family.
Brian
Re: Farewell to 2Sticks
Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2016 3:18 pm
by JDS
So sorry to hear of Ben's passing. He was a Bongo stalwart and well switched on technically and a lovely man.
Our thoughts are with Pat and Terry.
Dave and Jeanette.
Re: Farewell to 2Sticks
Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2016 3:44 pm
by g8dhe
So sorry to hear this, best wishes to Pat and Terry.
Not a good year for losing members
Ben's software for Mileage and Fuel use etc. are still available from my server
http://www.g8dhe.net/fcc/
Re: Farewell to 2Sticks
Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2016 6:16 pm
by Manny
So sad to read this. RIP Ben you will be so missed at the bongo bashes.
Condolences to the family.
Pat, our thoughts are with you and your great loss.
Love from Pat and Manny
