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for Jeannine Benson
Geronimo Desumala
July 21, 2009
On my first day of working in the library, in my first week of school at Bellarmine, Mrs. Benson welcomed me with the warmest and most reassuring smile.
Thank you, Mrs. Benson, for making this scared little freshman feel a bit of pride in my work, a feeling of belonging, and sense of dignity.
My heart goes out to you, Mr. Benson.
Geronimo Desumala '02
Benjamin Cherian
July 10, 2009
To the family of Mrs. Benson,
I was very sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Benson. I had spent a lot of time in the library during my time at Bellarmine and had come to greatly appreciate her kindness and warmth. I can't imagine the library back there without her presence. I am so very sorry for your loss.
July 2, 2009
Coach Benson,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are very saddened to hear about the loss of your wife. May god watch over you and your son.
Our sincerest regards,
The Garcia Family
Roman III 2009
Stephen Smoker
June 20, 2009
Coach Benson,
I am deeply saddened to hear of you and your young family's loss. Words do not quite do justice to how important Mrs. Benson was to my success at Bellarmine. It was always great to see her smiling face during 3rd period my freshman and sophomore year! She was always there to engage in a friendly conversation as well, even if it was just a friendly hello because I had to run off to class. I will never forget how grateful I was for her help with my research paper sophomore year. She helped me find a copy of the book Star Wars episode 2 and then delivered it to my house. She is such a wonderful woman and will live on within us. You and Cael will be in me and my family's prayers.
Tony Russo
June 18, 2009
Coach Benson,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you and Cael at this most difficult time. Thanks for always being there for us - now we have an opportunity to be there for you. She was an amazing women & Bellarmine will not be the same without her.
All my best
Tony Russo 2008
Abu Ramin
June 17, 2009
Coach Benson,
My deepest condolences... I still remember the big bear hugs Mrs. B gave me when I graduated and when I came back to visit. It was as if she'd been my teacher for four years. She was amazingly kind and caring... My thoughts are with you and Cael.
Abu - 2000
Chris Povio
June 16, 2009
Scott, Cael and Leo, please accept my deepest sympathies. Jeannine was an amazing lady who had incredible kindness and a warm heart. My thoughts are with you all.
Carrie Maietta
June 16, 2009
Dear Mr. Benson
Our deepest condolences go out to the Benson family, especially you and your son. May God comfort you in this time of great sorrow.
Sincerest regards,
The Maietta family,
Michael '09
Mike Livingston
June 16, 2009
Dear Scott,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the Bellarmine community. I am so sorry for your loss.
Mike Livingston '95
Chris Young
June 16, 2009
Mrs. Benson was a great woman whose patience and grace touched so many during her time at Bellarmine.
Her kindness and warmth brought out the best of many, especially Coach Benson.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Benson family during this time of difficulty and grief.
Michael Collins
June 15, 2009
Coach Benson,
My brother and I will have you in our prayers for a long time to come.
Sincerest regards,
Mike Collins '00
Sean Collins '05
Paul O'Brien
June 15, 2009
Mr. Benson,
My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Sincerely,
Paul O'Brien
BCP Class of '97
Kenneth Yu
June 14, 2009
Scotter,
I will never forget the story of your first date with Jeannine at the bookstore.
It has to be one of the most subtle yet romantic tales I've ever heard of in my life.
The realization that you had true love on your hands while silently browsing through the classics section with Jeannine is one of those precious moments of clarity that we Men rarely get in the presence of such a beautiful woman.
If memories like these are the true currency of life then I'm certain that the life you've shared with Jeannine has indeed made you a very wealthy man.
You know after the victory of World War II Winston Churchill was once asked what his greatest accomplishment was.
Without hesitation he answered,
"My most brilliant achievement was my ability to be able to persuade my wife to marry me"
Well Mr. Benson..
I get the feeling that you and Mr. Churchill both have something very special in common right now.
And it is on this note that I'd like to give you my deepest respect and celebrate the life and love of Mr. and Mrs. Benson.
God Bless You Scott.
And God Bless You Jeannine..
John Adams
June 13, 2009
My deepest condolences go out to You, Mr. Benson and to your son and family. I can remember the day she started at the library and how we gave her a playful ribbing about her ties to Saint Francis. The time I spent in counterculture class reading of Kerouac's adventures led me to work towards being a teacher myself. My prayers are with all of you in this trying time.
John Adams - Class of 2000
Renaldo Arroyo
June 12, 2009
So sorry for your loss Mr. Benson. My prayers are with you and your family. I was very sad to hear the news and hope only the best for you and your son.
Andrea Gorman
June 12, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the Benson family. I enjoyed working with Jeannine on the Summer Reading Program at Bellarmine, and I will always remember her kindness and support. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
James Rozzi
June 12, 2009
My deepest sympathies go out to the Benson family. Both Mr. and Mrs. Benson hold a very special place in my heart. During my tenure at Bellarmine I had the fortunate experience of getting to know all the Benson family members as an athlete, a student, and a library attendee. Mr. Benson taught me some very valuable lessons as one of his Freshman football players and as one of the students in his counterculture class. Mrs. Benson and I also spent a lot of time together in the library. Most of it was involved her kindly telling me to “take my hat off or get out of the library”. She taught me to be a gentleman and I will never forget the lasting impression both of them have had on my life. She will be missed and both her and her family will be remembered in my prayers. God Bless.
James Rozzi - Class of 2002
Herb Schwarz
June 12, 2009
My deepest condolences go out to the entire Benson family. You will all be in my thoughts.
Andrew Fluken
June 12, 2009
My prayers go out to the Benson family. I always enjoyed Scott on the football field as a coach and in the classroom teaching me. So sorry for your loss Scott I will continue to pray for you and your family during this difficult season.
Mike Hutaff '98
June 12, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Benson family. I was fortunate to play on Mr. Benson's first freshman football team in '94 and I remember him for his outstanding leadership and guidance. Rest well knowing that she is with the Lord in a better place.
Brian Reyes
June 12, 2009
Thoughts and prayers to the Benson family. Rest in peace.
Paul Buxton
June 12, 2009
Mrs. Benson was a cheerful, friendly face in the library, always eager to help students in any way possible. It's sad to hear she has passed on - my prayers are with Coach Benson and family.
Tim Pupach
June 12, 2009
Scott and Cael: My prayers are with you and the whole Bellarmine Community. at this time of grieving.
Robert Griesinger '03
June 12, 2009
During the long demanding days of studying in the library after school at Bellarmine, it was Mrs. Benson's smile that would brighten the many days when you felt like giving up. Her kindness was contagious and comforting to many young men that were pushed to the limit by the academic demands of Bellarmine. She is a member of the Bellarmine family that will be greatly missed.
Vince Castro
June 12, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to the wonderful Benson family. Mrs Benson was a person of tremendous heart and I will never forget her warm presence every morning in the library. Thank you for the memories and God Bless.
Luke Hamann
June 12, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Benson family.
Bryan Vanderhoof '95
June 12, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Benson family.
Andrew Wulf
June 12, 2009
I have no doubt that Mrs. Benson saved me much grief and contributed enormously to my research paper for Mr. Benson's class. Thank you for all your years of great service to our community, Mrs. Benson, and my deepest condolences to Scott and Cael.
Aaron Gannon
June 11, 2009
What a shock it was hearing this news. Mrs. Benson was always a sweet part of my many library days at Bellarmine. Scott and family, you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Brian Handy
June 11, 2009
Mrs. Benson was always there to greet and aid those in need, most especially at the library where countless students were saved by her hand from the overload most experienced by trying to write a research paper. She will never be forgotten, and I feel lucky to have known her, but also saddened to know that the world has lost such a wonderful soul.
Richard Bersamina
June 11, 2009
I am so saddened to hear of this passing. I will always remember Mrs. Benson as the warm, smiling face, which graced Bellarmine's library. You are deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers to the Benson family and friends. God bless.
Mike Stroup
June 11, 2009
What an incredibly generous and caring woman. Without a doubt she had a positive impact on my life at Bellarmine.
Daniel Neal
June 11, 2009
My condolences to Scott and Cael. You are in my family's prayers.
henry pae
June 11, 2009
I did not have the honor of knowing Jeannine, but Scott was my english teacher his first year at Bellarmine, and I remember him fondly. From Korea, I send my deepest condolences to you and your family.
J Wagstaffe
June 11, 2009
Mrs. Benson was always a friendly face and a big smile around the Bellarmine campus. You couldn't ask for a nicer person to put up with so many teenage boys at one time and do it with so much class and grace.
Mrs. Benson will be missed by so many and a part of the Bellarmine Family is lost. My greatest condolences go out to the Benson family during this time. You are in my prayers.
Stephen Bak
June 11, 2009
My condolences to Mr. Scott Benson and family.
Matthew Richards
June 11, 2009
I am grief stricken to hear of the passing of Mrs. Benson. She had such an influence on my life while I was a student at Bellarmine. I am truly thankful that she made me a part of her life. My prayers go out to the Benson family, she was an amazing person.
Salvador Barragan
June 11, 2009
Jeannine, you truly impacted my life in an enormous way. While working in the library at Bellarmine, you always made me feel welcomed and appreciated, something an awkward teenage kid needed to feel. That same spirit of kindness is one that I have tried to emulate with others in my life. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Greg Norte
June 11, 2009
Benson Family, you are in my thoughts & prayers. May God be with you in this difficult time.
Chris and Debi Lorenc
June 11, 2009
We are thousands of miles away and full of grief and loss at the passing of our beloved friend Jeannine. Our hearts go out to Scott and Cael -- and all of Jeannine's family and friends.
Jeannine, you are the sweetest soul, and we know that God has swept you up into his arms. We miss you terribly. We love you so much.
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