Benjamin Arnold Nicks Jr.

Ben always called me "just a kid" because I'm 9 yrs. younger. His weekly calls after my heart surgery 9 years ago meant so much to me. Growing up in Chicago I always looked forward to his visits to the family. A great guy! Dorothy Harper Bentz, Cousin.

I missed your e-mail responses. I thought you were just tired of getting jokes & funnies. Sorry I was wrong,but you are better off where you have gone. I hope someday to see you on the other side. Your cousin Dick Harper

Ben was my first boss at TWA in 1967 in the Fllght Operations Training Center. Very kind and fair. Very knowledgeable and a good sense of humor. RIP.

I had the opportunity to work for and get to know Mr.Nicks when i hired on at the Breech Training Academy in February 1972. i found Mr.Nicks to be fair and had a open door policy. He was easy to talk to and had a hearty laugh. I enjoyed my year working for Mr.Nicks. Rest in Peace Ben. Job well done....

Ben and i enjoyed a many year friendship that included being a part of each others email List. I would send Ben the stories that I wrote and he was always kind in his critiques. I attended a VFW meeting where Ben presented his pictures made into slides from Tinian. Ben was my hero, God rest his soul.

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER..........