Erie, Pennsylvania
ELLIOTT, Col. Benton Holford Was born on October 11, 1918 and died on December 10, 2008. Benton was a young boy during the Great Depression, and worked many jobs to save enough money to attend Texas A&M University. He graduated at the top of his class, and received one of two regular Marine...
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Gayle, who else can say they were born on Likelike Highway!
Your first photo, Gayle. The photo says it all. Who else can claim they were born on Likelike Highway!
Charles Sturgell
October 26, 2017 | St. George, UT | Military
Gayle: I believe this is the first photo of you.
Charles Sturgell
October 13, 2017 | St. George, UT | Military
It was an honor to serve with Col. Elliott at Kanehoe, Hawaii, in 1958. He was a true Officer and a Gentleman!
Major Charles B. Sturgell, USMC (Retired)
Charles Sturgell
December 29, 2012 | St. George, UT
Col. Elliot,
Sir, as a fellow Marine I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USMC-especially during WW II, the Korean and Vietnam Wars. It was the history and accomplishments made by you and your fellow Marines back then that all of us Marines who followed in your footsteps have always tried to live up to. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Fi Devil...
Mike Casey
December 28, 2008 | El Paso, TX
Billy, Benton Hayden and Gayle,
Our family, Mark, Lisa and Colin, and all those here at our restaurant send you our deepest sympathy on your loss of a wonderful and most kind gentleman. We shall cherish our memories of Colonel Ellliot and Billy not only dining with us but also befriending us. Through his portraits of us we shall never forget the Colonel. God bless you all on your loss of an unforgettable man.
Lisa and Mark Cox
December 16, 2008 | Houston, TX
The Benton H. Elliott Family,
Our sincere condolences.
Colonel Elliott,
It seems like only yesterday that you and Billy were our Guests of Honor at the Marine Corps Birthday ceremony conducted at Brooksby Village. The memories of that night will remain with us forever.
SEMPER FIDELIS
Joe Cole LtCol USMC (Ret.)
Marine Corps League
Essex County Detachment
Joseph Cole
December 15, 2008 | Salem, MA
Gayle and Family,
We send you our sympathies on your loss. Cheryl and I remember a special dinner at your home with you and your folks back in Fairview days. Let us know how we can reconnect. God Bless!
Mike Stephany
Mike Stephany
December 14, 2008 | Erie, PA
Gayle,
I saw that your father has passed. It's been many years since I have seen you but wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and your family. I will never forget riding to the rink in the convertible and spending time at your home. It was beautiful. I do not remember your father so well as I do your mother. Please tell her I say hello. My sympathies....Michelle
Michelle Cerami
December 14, 2008 | Cambridge Springs, PA
The Benton H. Elliott Family,
Our sincere condolences.
Col. Elliott,
Thank You sir, for serving our country as a U. S. Marine.
Sir, your Legacy of Duty, Valor, Sacrifice; leading by example and taking care of your Marines at all times through three wars is a respected tradition and virture by those of us which chose to follow your example as a man and as a U.S.Marine Corps into the 21st century.
SEMPER FIDELIS!
AJ Ramirez USMC (Ret.)
aj ramirez
December 14, 2008 | Victoria, TX
