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for Benjamin Flores
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Garineh
March 20, 2025
Benny,
You aren't forgotten. You were very kind. I'm sorry that your family endured this loss. I'm happy to know you are with the Lord though. Sometimes I remember high school and how you climbed the goal post after a game! Hope you remember me when we meet again one day. I continue to pray for your family (and for our other classmates who also passed too early...Ryan and Tyson).
-Garineh (MPHS Class of 2001)
Clifford B Starks jr
February 16, 2025
Send you love my brother, you will always be remembered
Michelle rodriguez
February 17, 2023
Hello my love sorry I am a day late but I just moved and am exhausted and slept most of the day...but I could never forget about you...there are so many things I wish you were here to share with me..but the memories we did share I will forever cherish....if u see my brother tell him I said hi ...I love you so much and think about you a lot until we meet again .....take care and I will try and do the same...love you always
Your boo
Clifford B Starks jr
June 26, 2020
You will forever be in our hearts dear friend. Love you brother
Jo Jo
June 25, 2020
Happy Birthday my Son...missing you. I love you, Mama.
Exstasy
June 24, 2020
Happy birthday Ben I love you so much I want you to have the most amazing birthday up there and then send me a sign proving your having the time of your life I love you
My Benny & his grandpa Tampone horsing around & being silly in Vegas
February 16, 2019
My Benn & his Grandpa Tampone acting silly in Vegas
My Benny & his hair net with his cousins xoxoxo
February 16, 2019
My beautiful sister Litabit & my handsome son Benny
February 16, 2019
My handsome son Benny
February 16, 2019
Grandma & Grandpa Tampone & Benny
February 16, 2019
Mama & Benny
February 16, 2019
Mama & Benny
February 16, 2019
Mama & Benny
Jo Jo
February 16, 2019
Hello my son. Not a day goes by that I dont think about you or talk to you. I find it hard to believe that today made thirteen years since you went to be with our Lord. That was the worst day of my life. I miss you son. I miss your big bear hugs and your beautiful smile that could light up a room. I miss your kind heart and the way you always called me mama. I love you Benny and cant wait until I see you again. Until then, watch over your mama and brother and take care of grandma. Grandpa and Uncle Guy love you and miss you too! Until we meet again my son, I love you bunche and bunches....Mama. xoxoxoxo
Clifford Starks
February 16, 2019
You will always be loved dear friend! You had something special in you!
Exstasy Sevilla
April 1, 2018
Happy Easter Benny I miss you more then ever I love you ❤
Exstasy Sevilla
March 23, 2018
Benny it was so hard when you left but now it's harder I can't do this anymore I just want you to be here with me or even me with you life has been so hard on me when you passed I had lost the best thing I had you meant so much to me and my mom I love you Benny and I really wish I could see you one last time
Exstasy Sevilla
March 21, 2018
Sorry Benny I didn't mean 17 to 18 years I was actually thinking of 2017 and 2018 not how many years it's been 12 years and I'm still over here crying like it was just yesterday funny thing is I was the one that told my mom not to be sad but I'm over here being the sad one I love you Benny you will forever be in my heart
I miss you daddy❤
Exstasy Sevilla
March 21, 2018
Benny I miss you so much it's been so long with out you that it still hurts knowing your gone and that I can no longer see you you are like a father to me and I would trade everything in this world to get you back here when I heard that you had passed it killed me and I didn't know what to do I was lost it felt like I actually lost my father I wasn't myself and I keep trying to stay strong for you but I can't anymore it still hurts and kills me all the time to hear your name I love you and miss you so much I wasn't able to make you proud like I wanted to but I have made it 17 almost 18 years trying to make you proud trying to show you that I'm strong I'm now a strong independent woman making you proud
Michelle Rodriguez
February 17, 2018
It's been a long time since I've written u anything...n I'm sorry but time is something I barely have anymore...everyday when I wake up I always have hope that u being gone was just a bad dream, but reality quickly sets in to tell me otherwise...u can't imagine how many times I've thought about you being the one man who truly loved me, n than taken from me...life can be so cruel, I don't think I'll come across another man that would love me like u did, in saying that I don't think I'll ever be truly happy....i think about you so much n I will never stop thinking bout you or loving u....i miss n love you boo boo muah!
Loving you always"Me"
Aimee
July 24, 2016
Miss you soo much :(
Michelle Rodriguez
February 18, 2016
Valentines has become nothing but a bad memory for me...I remember valentines being the last text I sent wishing u a happy valentines, only to loose u a couple days after...I'm not going to lie it still hurts so much, n there is so much I would of wanted u here for...u will always be the very first that stole my heart...but u will b the last that keeps a piece of it...to love cherish n honor the happiness we shared together...I love u boo I always have n always will
Love you "Me"
April Flores
February 16, 2016
Dear Benny,
All of your cousins miss you like crazy, but we are all a little jealous that you get so much time with Tata. I love you!
April
Jo Jo Tampone Alexanian
December 3, 2015
Benny, I love you son. I know you know this. Thank you for all the signs you send me, especially the sign you send me every morning when I make my coffee. You still can make me smile. Your 10 year anniversary is coming up. I can't believe 10 years....seems like yesterday still to me when God took you home. Not a moment goes by that I don't think of you. I can't wait to be with you in heaven one day.
To all Benny's friends out there, thank you for your entries and remembering Ben . Please continue to email me at [email protected]. It helps me so much to hear stories of Ben and to hear from his friends and teammates like Cliff aka Cliffie to me. Football was a big part of Ben. I still can't watch it though. Doctors say it's due to my PTSD. I have learned that PTSD does not only effect war veterans. My relationship with God is keeping me strong. Benny my love, mommy loves you and your brother with all my heart. I know you know this. You are my angel watching over mommy from above, thank you for staying close to me and for all the signs. Give grandma a kiss for me. I know you two are hanging out together :-). I will write again soon son xoxoxo
August 3, 2015
Not a day goes by that I don't think about you and miss you... So many things have happened and I know your watching from above...and are proud..despite all the circumstances I know your proud....
Cliff Starks
June 23, 2015
Much love to my friend and teammate I know that you are in a good place friend
Jolecia trying on her new dress from Nana Flores
Jesus Juan Flores
April 23, 2015
Jolecia tring on her new dress from Nana Flores
Jesus Juan Flores
April 23, 2015
Aiessa and Jess Flores (October 17, 2014)
Jesus Juan Flores
April 23, 2015
Dad - Jesus Juan Flores
April 23, 2015
Dearest son. A lot has changed since you left this earth. First of all I love you and miss you. I kiss your picture almost every day. I'm not sure what you know or don't know but I can tell you life is good. You would have loved Aiessa. She is incredible, hard working, sexy and Latina. Most importantly she believes in God and has received him as her personal savior.
Aimee Moreno
December 6, 2012
It's been hard for me to come on here and write something to you but I miss you Benny and you always have a place in my heart you were a good friend/ boyfriend to me and I love you for that .. Your sillyness runs threw my head every time I think of you or hear your name. Please for give me for blocking you out of my life for the past 6 years your death was something I could not accept.. But now I've grown to accept it I will for ever love you myBenny ...Xoxo
michelle rodriguez
June 26, 2012
I didn't forget ur birthday,I've just been getting things straight in my life, u would definitley be proud. Even though I couldn't come to you for support or advice I still seek answers or signs from u to at least help guide me in the right direction. Happy birthday my love,my friend,my heart. Your missed every day every min of every hour. Where ever u r,that place is very lucky to have u there, because everything about u is n always will be simply amazing.
I love u
I miss u
My heart My BOO!
Love Mommy
June 24, 2012
Hey Benny...this is mommy. Happy Birthday sweetheart. I miss you so much. Life just isn't the same without you here. I am not the same without you here.I love you son. So young...God took you so young. My heart hurts, my chest hurts, my eyes hurt, my throat hurts. I hurt. Inside and out. I pray for peace every day. I pray for help every day. I pray for guidance and forgiveness every day. I feel you all around me every day. When my time comes and sometimes I wish it were soon..I hope you and your grandma will be there waiting close by when I draw my last breath on this earth. Sometimes I feel it can't come soon enough. Sometimes I live for that day. I would give all I have to be with you again. Happy Birthday son..I was so blessed when I gave birth to you. You and your brother..the loves of my life. I thank God for my two sons. I give thanks for my grandchildren your nieces and nephews. You should see them Ben. You would be so proud..you are proud..you are watching all of us from heaven. I just need little Sonny in my life...I pray to God for this...if you can help out Ben...please do...please whisper in Nicoles ear and heart. I miss Nicci too. I hope to see them again before I leave this earth....it's all in God's hands. Happy Birthday son...today I cook in your memory..Happy Happy Birthday my baby boy.xxxxooooo
February 16, 2012
Miss you Ben!! Still remember dropping the phone when I heard the news. It's been six years but I can still you lying so peaceful as if it had happened today. Till we meet again in that grand castle in the sky, Dani
michelle rodriguez
January 3, 2012
hey boo boo its been a long time but always know you are never forgotten. I wish you were here so I could tell you all the great things going on in my life, knowing you would be proud at how far Ive come. No one still has replaced the love I hold for you, and although some may come close, I don"t think anyone will ever. I love you so much, and even after so many years the thought of you, your name, a memory still brings an ectasy of love to my heart.your my insatiable love my everything my heart. i love you baby and miss you dearly
Latrice
August 20, 2011
To this day my heart is still yours. I miss you endlessly.
Jo Jo Tampone Alexanian
February 12, 2011
To My Son Benny...NEVER forgotton....ALWAYS loved, til the end of time and beyond.
I love you
Mamma
June 24, 2010
Happy Birthday my darling Ben. 27 years ago today you were born, hungry, eating your fists and demanding to be fed. I don't think that would have changed no matter how long you lived on this earth. My loving, italian son, with a zest for life. How you loved mine and grandma's macaroni and meatballs. I hope you are having a big party in heaven. Someday son, we will be together again, and that will be the happiest day of my life other than the day you and your brother were born. I pray for you everyday and talk to you. I know you hear me and I can feel you all around me. Keep watching over your mamma. I pray and give thanks to our Lord for allowing me the time I had with you here on earth and I know he is probably keeping you very busy. When the Lord decides it's time to bring me home to him, I look forward to giving you the biggest hug and smothering you with kisses. I love you Ben and I know you know how much..bunches and bunches...Happy Birthday son.
Love you
Mamma
June 24, 2010
To my dear sister Veronica...thank you so much for the beautiful entry. You knew I would come here today and you remembered. Thank you sis for all the love and prayers you have for me...you know I feel the same way about you......Sometimes I forget that I am not the only one still hurting and remembering. You brought a smile to my face though on today of all days...I can just see Ben eating your good chili. If it's one thing benny knew, it was good food. That boy could eat. He took after his mother :-)
He appreciated things in life like family, friends and a good meal. He loved his tia's and tio's and all his cousins. The hardest thing in my life was losing my precious son and mother within one year of each other. If not for my father in heaven, I would have not survived. I know Benny and his grandma are together. They loved each other very much. I will keep DD in my prayers also. Tell him Benny is watching him!!!! Thank you for remembering and posting today.
Love Jo
June 24, 2010
Jo, I know you'll be adding your birthday wish for your son here soon, but I wanted to let you know that my sweet loving nephew is still in our hearts and our thoughts - especially on special days like today. Sis, know that we LOVE YOU and you remain in our prayers. We are also so blessed to have Ben up in heaven with tata Jess and now his nana Millie to help him celebrate his 27th birthday.
Mijo (Ben) - Happy birthday - I miss you oh so much and everytime I make red chili, I still see you and Jave sitting on my kitchen table eating 3 plates each. That really brings a smile to my face, knowing that you liked my cooking - oh, I really think you like food in general, but 3 plates showed me that you liked my chili. Keep an eye out for us and especially your cousin DD. I continue to ask our LORD and his Angels to spread their wings of love and protection over him and all the family.
Love U and Miss U, tia Veronica
Jo Jo Tampone Alexanian
February 16, 2010
Benny, today is your 4th anniversary. I can't believe it's that long already. It seems like yesterday you left. Whoever says time heals all wounds didn't know what they were talking about. This wound will never heal. You can put medicine on it, you can try to cover it, you can try to pretend it's not there...but the wound is always there, waiting to erupt, causing the hurt and tears to start flowing out all over again. I pray every day and every night for our good Lord to help me and he does, for without my Lord I would have lost the fight long ago. The fight to survive without you here now. I know in my heart that when I go to meet our Lord, you will be waiting for me with open arms and your beautiful smile and deep voice and beautiful hazel eyes. I love you Ben. You are always on my mind and in my heart.
Love always, your mama
Michelle Rodriguez
February 10, 2010
It's been to long boo, but I miss you more now than ever. I've grieved on some days more than others, it's so hard dealing with you not being next to me physically. I hope your watching over me and the girls. It's so hard not to cry every time I leave a message for you, so I'm going to get HAPPY VALENTINES Boo Boo. I miss you so so much, I'm always thinking of you. I LOVE U!!
Jo Jo Tampone Alexanian
June 24, 2009
Hello my sweet, loving son. Today is your birthday. Happy Birthday my baby love. I am trying to type this without crying. I know you are right here beside me always and that you are in heaven with God which is the best place to be, so I know my tears are selfish. I just want you here with me physically. That's human I guess. Anyway...know that I am singing happy birthday to you. I know you can hear me. You are 26 years old today. Still so young...but you were always wise for your years. As always my Ben...not just on your birthday, you are ALWAYS in my heart and on my mind.
I love you Ben
Love Mommy aka Mama
xxx...
michelle rodriguez
April 7, 2009
hey boo I know it's been awhile but there is never a day where I don't think about you. I've been through a lot lately and wish you where there to talk to me and help me make sense of it all. I love you with all my heart. The love I had for you was endless, and still is.
Cecilia Martinez
February 16, 2009
Benny,
I can't believe it has been three years since you've been gone. I still think about you so much and all the fun times we had back in the day....we had a blast. Middle school and High school would have been so boring without you! Love and miss you bud!
Michelle Rodriguez
July 2, 2008
Hi boo sorry i didn't get here on your birthday, but I didn't forget, your's and x's are to close together. X wishes you a happy birthday too. I miss you so much, sometimes I feel like i'm falling apart, and I won't come together unless your there to guide me. I will never understand why you were takin from me, but you always said there was a reason for everything....Right? I love you so much "ME" Please Jesse Jr if you read this please email me i would really like those pictures your promised me
Jo Jo Tampone Alexanian
June 24, 2008
Happy Birthday son....today is your birthday, 6-24. I remember giving birth to you as if it were yesterday. You were born with 2 fists in your mouth....very hungry and wanting to eat. I had to feed you right there in the delivery room. You grew up always hungry and wanting to eat. I loved cooking for you. Alot of your friends have emailed me saying they will visit you today on your birthday. I miss you Ben....your calm voice and loving ways. You were always so good to your mama..I know you watch over me now...I hope you have a big party today in heaven with alot of food of course.....and all the family around you. Kiss grandma for me....I know she is with you. Listen to your grandma. She is one smart lady. I hope you finally got to meet your great grandparents...give them kisses for me. One day soon...I will see you all again....I love you Ben...Happy Happy birthday.
Love Mama
muaaaaaaa
Michelle Rodriguez
February 25, 2008
Hey Boo Boo I've missed you so much, I know it's been awhile,but I never stop thinking about you, I still carry your name proudly. Sorry I didn't get a chance to see you on the 16 but I will visit real soon. X still thinks about you as well. I really wish you were here sometimes I need your guidance. I love you and miss you so much LUV ALAWYS "ME"
Jo Jo Tampone Alexanian
February 17, 2008
2-16-08, Ben's 2 year anniversary. 2 years since I have seen his handsome face or heard his deep voice saying mamma. Even if 100 years went by the ache in my heart would not be any less. Someday, God willing, I will hold my son Benny in my arms again in heaven.
Thank you all for your emails and keeping me in your prayers. It means alot.
Love
Jo Jo
P.S. Niki...I will wait forever for you to keep your promise to me...love you and Sonny.....
jesse flores
November 10, 2007
Bro grandma passed, if you have any questions or would like to talk i would like that very much. 480-343-3309. or my e-mail, [email protected].
Jo Jo Tampone Alexanian
November 7, 2007
Hi Benny....
Well, my mom, your grandma, as you already know, is now with the Lord and you. October 31st grandma's heart just stopped. A heart that was just tested and found to be very strong. God just decided he wanted her with him. I am sure you and Grandma are catching up on things. I know at the end of your life you had wanted to go see your grandma in Las Vegas really bad but we never got to go because the Lord took you. I am sure you are so happy to see her. She is probably already giving orders and arranging things up there
: - )
Grandma Carmela Josephine Verderosa Tampone will be laid to rest this Saturday at 1pm at St Francis Cemetary in Phoenix. I am sure you will be there. I miss and love you Ben. Be good to Grandma and show her the ropes ok? I am certain she will make an excellent guardian angel for some lucky person. I look forward to the day when I see my Lords face and all my family that has gone before me.
Love Mamma
Nikki M
June 25, 2007
Happy Belated B-day, Benny! You are truly missed.
Jo Jo Tampone Alexanian
May 18, 2007
Hi everyone. I have not written here in a very long time. I want to thank everyone for their entries. It makes me very happy to read them. It not only makes me happy that my son was and still is so loved and is so missed, but it comforts me as well. Needless to say the first anniversary of Ben going to be with the Lord, 2-16 was not an easy one for me. Mother's Day was just as bad. I suppose that is natural when someone you love very much is not right here in front of your eyes anymore. I know he is with the Lord and I am very happy about that, but the Lord knows I am human and selfish and wish Ben were here with me. My oldest son Jesse has been a great comfort to me, so have my granddaughters Alexis and Jolecia (Little Jo Jo). I only wish that my grandson Jesse Benjamin (Sonny) were here also to complete the picture. I pray every night for his return to me. He was named after his father, my oldest son Jesse and for my son Ben. Ben was so honored that his nephew had his name. Ben never married nor had any children of his own, so Jesse Benjamin carries on his name.....I am happy for that. If any of you would like to write to me, please do not hesitate to do so. I love hearing from all of you. Take care and God Bless you all.
Benny's Mom,
Jo Jo Tampone Alexanian
May 15, 2007
You are missed so much. I am sure Mother's day was not easy for your mom. My heart goes out to her. I hope your brother is doing well also. I am sure you are watching over him in every step he makes. Until we meet again lil bro. Miss
you.
Jesse Flores
March 20, 2007
Lord Jesus, Have mercy on me during this difficult time in my life,you have suffered,and you know that being here without my brother is not easy for me.Help me to set my mind and heart on what you want for me.Help me to see how i can be a better person,help me to accept responsibility for anything I have done that displeased you.I know that you love me,and will lead me to a happy and productive life.. Help me to love more each day,and to realize my own unique importance to you,in this world..Help me to show love and kindness to others,comfort me,keep me strong in my resolve to do your will. I put my faith and love in you. AMEN.
March 15, 2007
Benny it has been awhile since I have left a message for you. Not a single day goes by that I don't think of you. You are missed so much. You will always be on my mind and forever in my heart. Love you always.
Lora,Jesse & Lil JoJo Flores
January 2, 2007
~Benzo~
We miss you so very much!! Not a day goes by that we don't think about you..You are forever in our hearts and you'll never be forgotten..We miss your laughter and how you always brighten up the room when you came over not to mind all the food that we made for you!!!Love you always bro,
Lora,Jesse, and Lil JoJo
Michelle Rodriguez
December 27, 2006
Merry Christmas Boo! I know that it's a little late but things have been hectic latley. Christmas wasn't the same and still expected you to show up at my parents house or call me. I still wake up everyday thinking all of this is a bad dream,only to realize the painful truth, still not being able to except it.
For you Boo
When christmas came,you weren't there
I kept thiknig how life wasn't fair
Heaven took my love,and my heart
Took a life that hadn't begun to start
I ask why,why take someone who meant so much
Why break the hearts of those he touched
Than I thought long and hard,and realized one thing
Heaven needed him,so god could take him beneath his wing
Because he touched so many hearts,itwas needed in heaven to touch so many more
And that is my reason of why god brought him through heaven's door
I you love baby,I love you so much
"ME"
Jo Jo Tampone Alexanian
November 27, 2006
Benny...
This first Thanksgiving without you here, was so very hard for me. I didn't cook and spent most of the time just sleeping. I kept thinking about how you would house hop and eat everyones food. You were always very sociable and sure loved to eat. I couldn't even turn on the T.V. because of all the football games. I kept thinking of all the practices and games of yours I attended since you were six years old. You started in pop warner and played through college. I used to love to watch you. You were so good on the field. You loved football. You always knew exactly where I sat in the bleachers because it was always in the same place, 50 yard line, half way up the bleachers. You would always glance up at me and smile or give me a wave. You always searched me out and there I was, with binoculars, screaming your name and jumping up and down. Mamma was always so proud of you my big football player. Now I can't bear to see a football player or game....it is much to hard.
I know you are in heaven with our Lord and have the foods from around the world on your plate and are probably enjoying yourself immensely and I am glad...but for me, I just want these first holidays without you here with me to be over. I love and miss you Ben...
Always and forever,
Mom
Sue Charles
November 17, 2006
Benny-
nate and I went to visit you yesterday. It was so hard, but we felt you with us. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you.
Michelle Rodriguez
August 29, 2006
Boo, you could never understand what I'm going through right now, I can honestly admit I still haven't accepted things yet, I try so hard not to cry, because I feel that if I do, than my tears will never stop, and my grief will only get worse. But you will always be the love of my life, and you will always have my heart. Me and X miss you very much, and there isn't a day that hasn't gone by that I don't think of you
I love you always
"Me"
Sue Charles
August 20, 2006
BENNY-
Some days are harder than others...it's been a bad year. There are times we are all sitting around and one of the boys will start talking about you.
I know you are with us always, watching out for us...but we really miss you!
August 8, 2006
I was going through some things of mine today and I found a bag of pictures. It brought back some really great memories...Your nephew loved hearing stories that went along with the pictures. You would be so proud of the great young man and big brother he has grown up to be.
Jo Jo Tampone Alexanian
July 30, 2006
Dear friends and family,
I bought a big bouquet of yellow silk roses and went to visit Benny at the cemetery yesterday. I was so happy to see many many bouquets of flowers. There were so many colors. Red, Pink, White, Orange,Gold,Purple. It looked like a rainbow. I had to squeeze my Yellow roses in between all the flowers. It never ceases to amaze me how much my son was loved and how much he is on peoples minds and in their hearts. I am such a proud mother let me tell you. Benny has 2 nieces and one nephew. They are still very young. We want to make sure they remember their Uncle Benny. We keep showing pictures and telling stories to my two granddaughters and hopefully soon we can do the same with my grandson. It is so important for them to know how much Benny adored them. Benny would have wanted them to remember him through us. My Lord God has put me thru many tests in my life, the biggest being my son Benny joining him in heaven but I have never lost my faith in my God and I look forward to the day of seeing my Lord and my son Benny again. I hope you all believe and have faith in our Lord and I hope God blesses you as he has blessed me in so many ways. Thank you all again for your prayers and I will write again soon.
God Bless
Benny's mom
Jo Jo Tampone Alexanian
June 15, 2006
Thank you Katrina Flores for the nice things you said about my son Benny. I am reminded every day that I am not alone in my grief. Many people have lost loved ones. It is a comfort to know that one day we will all be together again in heaven with our Holy Father.
To all of Benny's friends and family..Benny's birthday is 6/24. Please say a pray to him and if you like, visit his final resting place or the site of his accident on 16th street j/s of baseline on his birthday. I will be doing both. I am still recieving many emails from many people about Benny. People I never even met before. They all tell me stories of Ben and themselves and I love recieving each and every one of the emails. So do not hesitate to write me. I know Benny is happy and it makes me, his mom, very very happy. God Bless to all.
Benny's Mom.....Jo Jo
Katrina Flores
May 13, 2006
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Benny. My name is Katrina Flores and I was going to visit my dad and moms guestbook and I came across Benny's book.It seems to me that Benny was a great person and loved by many people. He was a very handsome guy and had a beautiful smile. I can say that I know what it feels like to lose a loved one. I lost my mom on Jan,27,03 and just lost my father on Mar,31,06. It hurts so much cause I was very close to both of them. Just always remember that Benny is still with you in spirit and he will always be watching over you cause he is your handsome guardian angel now.
May God Bless You, Katrina Flores
Please feel free to view my mom and dad's guest book. Their names are Brenda Flores and Anthony Flores
Aaron Lawrence
May 1, 2006
Benzo,
Although your passing hit me hard, as it did everyone who knew you, I'm glad to know your in a peaceful place now. I remember all the good advise you used to give me - and believe me when I say, I soaked every bit of it up. You were a great man Benny, I loved cooking for you, Dan and Jesse. You and your brother treated me like family, I'm sad to see you go. See you on the other side.
Michelle Rodriguez
April 11, 2006
Benny,
I just want to let you know I niss you and love you everyday. Exstasy says she's misses you, but she tells me "don't be sad mom, Benny is now watching over us" so my tears stop for her sake. Just know we both love and miss you.
Jo Jo Tampone Alexanian
April 1, 2006
A message of love to my first born child Jesse and to my youngest child Benny....with love, from your mother:
TO MY OLDEST SON JESSE:
From the moment of your birth, you were the very first. The very first to hold, to raise, to love and fill my days with fun. From your first tooth to your first steps, I counted the memories one by one. The years passed by so quickly, you were growing up before my eyes. I have cherished every moment and I wanted you to know, you have brought great joy and pain into my life......but I still love you so......
TO MY YOUNGEST SON BENNY:
You were a tiny blessing that I could not wait to meet. A miracle of God above to make my life complete. How I pampered you and spoiled you right from the start, as the youngest of the family, loved with all my heart. and every day, my dearest Ben, from the dawn to setting sun, I considered you a special gift and counted memories one by one. I have cherished every moment and I wanted you to know, you have brought real joy and sometimes sadness into my life, but I still love you so.
Ben.....since you beat us all to heaven, please watch over us. I look forward to the day to meet my Lord and to get a great big hug from you.
TO MY LORD GOD:
Please dear Lord watch over my oldest son Jesse, thank you for loaning me Ben for such a short time and i am happy he is with you in heaven....and help me to deal with my pain and suffering.....because only you and you alone can know how great it is......
Amen
Lora Flores
March 29, 2006
~Benzo~
I just want to say that you were a wonderful brother in law and a friend and i am glad that we have become family and i will do my best to take care of your brother for you
Lots of Love
Lora
Jo Jo Tampone Alexanian
March 29, 2006
A message to all Ben's friends:
I just wanted everyone to know that I am getting alot of emails from Benny's friends that don't really want to have their emails or feelings posted in public. I just wanted everyone to know that it is ok to email me privately. Don't be shy....I love hearing about Ben. Most everyone says in the emails that he gave great big bear hugs and loved going to the movies....He always gave me those great big hugs when he would see me...and we used to go to the movies all the time in the past..it seems in all the emails I have received, Benny was very much loved...and not just by the girls....all the guys loved him too. So please, write here, or email me privately. You are not bothering me in my time of grief and pain. You are actually helping me and in the process maybe making yourself feel a little better. Benny was one of a kind. I will never forget how his voice sounded when he called me Mamma..even though he was in college and all grown up......he loved me very much and I loved him......
so please...continue to email me and keep Benny alive in your hearts.
Michelle Rodriguez
March 17, 2006
A Letter To Benny
Dearest Boo,
Your death brought saddness, but your heart had always brought happiness. Your presense here on earth will be greatly missed. I always said you were someone special and great. You were always that someone you could never hate. Your charm made women fall. Your smile said it all. Your personality made you center of attention.
And your heart was filled with love and affection. My world will be lonely without you, for you were the friend I had always turned too. Our last memory we shared will be cherished within my heart. For nothing can ever tear us apart. For there is no truer fact, I will carry your name proudly on my back. I do wish I could of held you once more, before you walked through god's great door. The heavens and earth are luck to have you, but even luckier, still, to keep you.
I love you Boo
Always your love and friend
Michelle Rodriguez
AKA "Me"
Jo Jo Tampone Alexanian
March 16, 2006
Thank you Gizette (and everyone else that has written on this site). I don't remember you....I am Bennys mom...yes he did love to go into detail about everything...got that from me...I can go on and on and on.......Ben was a very positive person and always looked on the good side of things...thank you for sharing your story...these are the kinds of things I want to read about here at this site..what you all did together...what you all said...funny stories, sad stories.....I know benny loved to go to the movies and hang out at the mall with friends....we used to go to the movies together alot....we shared alot of popcorn, he also had nacho's and red vines and those fruit slushy yogurt health drinks..I forget what they called them...and he was alwayssssss getting on me to work out. Anyway...thanks for all the love and the stories....I loveeee reading them...sad or funny...please don't stop writing..even if you think its something small or not important...write it.....it means alot.....
May God bless you all and watch over you all and keep you safe....
Jo Jo......I love and miss my Benny so very much....I bet he's coaching kids up there in heaven!
Gizette Knight
March 15, 2006
Its so hard to hear about a good friend passing. I knew Benny for about a year and in that time he taught me so many things that I will never forget. I'm a better person and more aware of my surroundings because of him. I remember him telling me all the time to stop saying that I'm bored and then he would go into details about it. I remember going to his football games and watching him tackling guys or us going to the mall and playing games. He was my hang out buddy.I want to say to the Flores family that you are in my prayers. Benny I love you man and I am happy that I met you.
Michelle Rodriguez
March 12, 2006
The loss of Benny (my boo) was devastating. Benny was the love of my life for 21/2 years as I was his, but the love we shared continued through a friendship that could never be explained, or understood. Losing him left me feeling empty, he held my heart and the news of his death shattered my heart that day. My deepest condolenses goes out to the entire flores family, who has been like my family for the past 13 years. My heart continues to be his even in death, and will heal with the memories we shared.
To: My Boo I love you always and miss you dearly.
Jo Jo Tampone Alexanian
March 9, 2006
Dearest NK & Sonny.....thank you for your grief and love towards Ben...I of course am devasted. Just remember I love you both very much. Ben and I spoke of you both often. Please contact me privately on my email if you want. If not....I'll still always love you both.
Tribute by Your Cousin April
March 8, 2006
Dear Benny,
Of course none of us can even imagine what peace you have right now being in the Lord's presence. I know that you accepted Christ as your Savior and that you are in heaven with Him right now. Of course all of us miss you and wish we could see you, but you are with the Lord and Tata right now. Good thing that heaven doesn't have weeds or else Tata would have you pulling them, or rocks because he would have you raking them, or pecan trees because he would have you cracking nuts all day. Instead you and Tata are enjoying everything that heaven has for those who accept Christ. We all miss you Benny, but one day we will all be enjoying a family reunion in heaven. I can't wait.
Love you always,
April
P.S. I was so glad that God allowed me to see you the Saturday before you went to be with the Lord. I remember telling Steve how excited I was that I got to see you in the mall. I didn't know then, but that was God giving me one more chance to enjoy being with my cousin.
Dannette Flores
March 8, 2006
Tio Jess, Tia Jojo and Jesse-
Words cannot express the loss felt in our families. Ben was a shining light to all. He always had a smile, always willing to lend a hand, always thinking of others. It is still a bit surreal when I realize that Ben isnt going to be sending me a text or that I cant call him just to hear him say, "ORALE prima, how you doin'?"... I dont think there will be a time when a memory of Ben doesnt bring tears to my eyes, when a song is played, or a joke is said, Ben was always up for a good laugh. The Flores Cousins have always been and will continue to be a close group and the sorrow that has come over us is comforted knowing that Ben is in Heaven and he is with Tata and all our loved ones that have gone before us. Our time to reunite will be soon before us and we will all rejoice when we meet together in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Love, Dani
Tribute by Your Tia Veronica Holguin Flores " Tia Noni"
March 8, 2006
My Dearest Benjamin, you don't know how many times I open both of the sites and read them. I love seeing all the pictures. You know Mijo, we saw very little of each other, but our family LOVE is so strong, that it seems like we spend a lot of time together. I remember when your causin Ariel (my beautiful daughter)and I were walking at the parking lot, we were on our way to a B-Day Party at Peter Piper. You were driving by and I yelled MIJO!!!!! Like a good nephew, you made a u-turn came back and gave us a big hug. That is what I mean about true family LOVE. I will continue on reading both of your sites. Although your with our Heavenly Father, you will always be remembered. This is a good way for us to heal our aching hearts.
Tia Veronica L. Holguin Flores "Noni"
Alisa Flores
March 7, 2006
My condolences go out to all of the Flores' and Tampone Families. I am the wife of Jack Flores, daughter-in-law of Frank. I have met some of you and I must say you are some of the friendliest, nicest people I have ever met. I was so glad that Jack was able to bring his Dad and Mom (Frank and Ofelia) to the services. Even though I did not know your son, Jacks kind words of him and all the people that came to be with all of the family during their time of need shows how special this young man really was. I would have loved to have been there but believe me the way Jack described the gatherings, the guest, the surroundings, just the over all love that was blending the families from near and far made me feel like I was there. So from here in Bakersfield I hope all of you feel my blessings and hear my prayers to you. Alisa Flores
Jo Jo Tampone Alexanian
March 5, 2006
Dear friends and family....a correction needs to be made. Benny did not have his own website. His father created a memorial for him just like I did here. Please feel free to visit both sites and contribute to both places.....I still VERY much want to hear all your stories about Ben, funny or sad....as you can see.....Benny was very much loved by all.
God bless.....
Jo Jo Tampone Alexanian (Mother)
Jesus (Jess) Juan Flores
March 4, 2006
Dearly beloved. Please be advised that Benny has his own web-page. Please forward any correspondance to www.mem.com then double click on "Everlasting Memories" (located on the right side of the web page. Then in the search box type in FLORES. Then scroll down to Benjamin J. Flores. Ben's web page will have a lot of pictures old and new along with your comments. Ben was saved and accepted Jesus as his personal saver. I have accepted the fact that he is with our mighty God. To all of my family from California, Oregon, Guadalupe, Phoenix, Mesa, Kearny, Laveen, Tucson,Tolleson and other cities thank you for your love and support. Jesse and I along with the rest of the Flores family thank each and every one of you from our hearts. I continue receiving calls, flowers and sympathy cards every day. God bless you and see you soon.
Jess
[email protected]
480-343-6139
Jesse flores
March 4, 2006
For several years ive fought hard to return safely to my loved ones. I miss my little brother with everything i have.A special thanks goes out to all the friends who came to the acre. Every one, please, continue to keep in contact with me my cell # 480-217-4572. An Email address with pictures will be set up soon for my little brother. (NK) Thank you, I hope and pray every day youll help bring my family closer together.
Jo Jo Tampone Alexanian
March 2, 2006
This morning, March 2nd, 2006,at 8:15am, Benny was cremated. Even though I know Benny is with God already...it was still a very hard thing for us to be there and go through. When my son Jesse receives Benny's urn and when he decides he's ready and its time to lay Benny's urn to rest at the cemetery I will let you know here at this site in case you would like to attend the graveside services. I want to thank everyone again for their continued prayers and support. It means so much at a time like this. Thank you and may God be with you.
Jo Jo ( Benny & Jesse's Mom)
P.S. N.K. Please know that I love you and always will. I will wait for you to keep your promise to me, even if it takes forever, and I want to join in on that monopoly game with you and Ben......that you guys never finished......I check my email everyday......waiting.....Love you and my little one.
Dana Battagllia
March 2, 2006
Benny, Its been so long. I know one day i will see you again. Your an amazing person. You are loved by so many. You will forever be in the hearts of so many people. Miss you. my thoughts and prayers are with your friends and family. Until we meet again.
~Dana~
Gloria Huffman
March 1, 2006
Dearest Cousin Jess and Family,
My heart aches for you. I'm so sorry for your loss.
At a time of mourning, we often feel that we are distant from those we love. Actually, they are united with us now more than ever before. No more do they know the restraints of the human condition. Now they are able to love us with a deeper love, a fuller love, a love that is enriched by God's own love. No, death does not separate us from those we love. It deepens our union with God and with each other.
God bless you always,
Gloria & Jc Huffman
Andrew Anthony Tampone II
February 28, 2006
Benny,
You will be missed forever,like this internet your legacy will always live on.Feb 16 2006 was my birthday.When I got the news I was crushed.You were one of my closest cousins.I'm sorry we never got a chance to grow up together.The last time I seen you was almost six years ago when your uncle Guy came to Pheonix to move me to Vegas.You left me some great memories though,like when we used to come over on the weekends and you would go through your clothes that did'nt fit and give them to me.Then you relized how nice they were and teased you were gonna keep them.Well now that you have left on my birthday I will take that day as a sign to accomplish as much as I can before I join you.Just know I will always love and remember you. Love,
Your Cousin
Gabriele Tampone
February 28, 2006
Benny
You will be missed, and loved by many people, I am proud to be your uncle, you made me laugh so much when you where little with your cousins,(my boys) and I am so sorry I did not get to see you grow into the person that you became, and God knows this, thats why you are there with him now, I love you Benny very much, and when I see you again I want to share that with you, so save me a seat ok Ben.
Love Uncle Guy
N
February 28, 2006
Jesse- I am truly sorry for the loss of your little brother I know the two of you were and are very close..I will miss him also..
Jo Jo Tampone Alexanian
February 28, 2006
Dearest friends,family & people I didn't even know that knew Benny. Words can never express all that I am feeling or want to say to all of you. All I can say is, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your support and love. Benny was so loved and will be missed by all of us. I never knew that there was a site like this. I have made sure this site will be here forever. So please continue to write to Benny or whatever you may be feeling. I draw comfort from your words and I hope you draw comfort from writing them. Any memories or stories you have of my BJ helps me and would be greatly appreciated. I read this site several times a day. You may also email me privately at my email address [email protected] Please also continue to show support for my oldest son Jesse whom I also love very much. Jesse and Benny were and still are so very close. I worry and pray for him now.
I have a special request for N.K. to email me privately. Please N.K.
May God Bless and watch over all of you. I will forever keep you all in my prayers.
Love always,
from Ben and Jesse's mom......
Jo Jo
P.S. If you have any recent pictures of Ben, you may also post them on this site. I only had one current picture of Ben. The rest were old.
Mom & Ben & if you look close, you'll see Tyson pinned to Benny's Gown.
February 27, 2006
Benny & Duncan...friends & work out buddies
February 27, 2006
Jesse & Benny.....the loves of my life.
February 27, 2006
Keeping Ben Big took ALOT of food...he especially loved Mommy's Italian cooking.
February 27, 2006
Ben & Mom...two hearts that always beat as one
February 27, 2006
Benny with Grandma & Grandpa Tampone
February 27, 2006
Benny & proud Mom @ Mt. Pointe Graduation
February 27, 2006
N. K.
February 27, 2006
JoJo and Jess my deepest sympathies go out to you. I loved benny like my little brother and I will miss him so much. There will be a huge void with him gone but he is now with tata and Ty and they are watching over us all. Benny- I will miss you so much and one day when we meet again we will have to finish up our game of monoply. I love you little brother xoxoxo
Veronica Luna
February 27, 2006
To Mr. Flores & Ms. Tampone,
What an amazing gift you gave to this world the day Benny was born. He was an absolute joy to be around and was a great, great person. He was the kind of person that made everyone feel special and cared about. His warm smile, deep voice and contagious laugh are things that I will truly miss. I didn't know Benny very long, but he made a lasting impression on me and I will remember him forever....May God bless you and your family. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to you and your families.
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