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for Benjamin Clark
Junior Prom
October 6, 2007
Ben and Sarah at senior prom!
October 6, 2007
Allison Bunting
September 26, 2007
Steve and Beth, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I can't imagine what you are going through. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong.
Mike & Kristan Dunst
September 26, 2007
Steve & Beth:
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Catherine Barber
September 25, 2007
Dear Steve, Beth and Drew,
I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. May you find comfort and peace in all your wonderful memories of Benjamin. My deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Cathy Barber
Catherine Barber
September 25, 2007
Dear Steve, Beth and Drew,
I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. My you find comfort and peace in all your wonderful memories of Benjamin.
Sincerely,
Cathy Barber
Matthew Moretti
September 23, 2007
My deepest sympathy. While I did not know Ben personally, I did grow up in Simsbury and still have family living there. I know how close knit the community is, and such a loss is deeply felt by the whole town. My thoughts are with you all, and my the memories of your son shine bright forever.
Deborah Grasso
September 21, 2007
Dear Beth and Family: As so many of your friends have said, there just are not enough words to express the sadness I felt upon hearing of your loss. Although I never met Ben, Beth I remember all the conversations we shared at convention about your sons, my nephews and our shared family interest in skiing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers and I send my deepest condolences to help ease your pain.
Michael Peltier
September 21, 2007
Beth, Steve, Drew-
I write with mixed emotions. I'm so happy that I knew Ben and have fond memories of him and Drew as young boys. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss though. I'll continue to draw on the nice memories and have faith that yours will never run out. Please let me know if there's anything we can do while we keep you in our thoughts.
-Mike, Lori, Gabi & Noelle Peltier
September 19, 2007
God bless~
Rich Ostrowski
September 19, 2007
Dear Steve and Family,
My deepest and sincerest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your son. I was away and just recieved the sad news of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless you, and comfort you in this difficult time.
Gina (Gagliardi) Sakowski
September 19, 2007
Dear Steve and family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your son/brother - may you find comfort and peace in your memories.
Jerry Rorke
September 18, 2007
Dear Steve, Beth and Drew,
I just learned of Ben's loss and I am so sorry. May God be close to you at this time...
Jim Gardner
September 18, 2007
Dear Steve, Beth and Drew -
I just learned of the loss of Benjamin. My sympathy and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time.
Geoffrey Biebel
September 16, 2007
Steve, Beth & Drew: I am so sorry for your loss. I know that words cannot comfort the pain that you are feeling. Please know that I am praying for your family and friends.
Karen (Kilby) Skinner
September 16, 2007
Steve and family - My heart goes out to you during this most difficult time in your lives. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shannon Lewie
September 15, 2007
Steve, Beth and Drew,
I am so sorry for your loss. Although Ben is no longer walking beside you on life's journey his presence will always be with you while your journey continues. You are such a wonderful family with so much to offer. It is evident that you touch the lives of everyone you encounter. After working very closely with Steve this past year I know just how important Ben, Drew and Beth are to him. I also know that the strength you embody as a family will carry you through this difficult time and enable you to find peace and happiness again. Please know that we are here for each of you if you ever need anything.
Love,
Shannon & Darien Lewie (Rembock)
Ann Bolin
September 15, 2007
Steve, Beth and family:
My deepest and sincerest sympathies are with you at this time. May your faith and loving memories carry you through. My thoughts and prayers are for you in your time of grief.
Mary Ennis
September 15, 2007
Steve and Beth:
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mary
Patrick Kane
September 14, 2007
To the Clark Family-
I send my deepest condolences in your time of grief. Working with Ben at Fairway was full of many good memories, as well as the times I spent seeing him and Drew while selling newspapers. May God shower your family with graces in your time of need.
Kelly Dlubac
September 14, 2007
Dear Beth, Steve & Drew,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Daria Mauro
September 14, 2007
You do not know me, but I heard of the sad news and wanted to say that I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that you can find comfort one day. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Julie Crawford
September 14, 2007
Beth, Steve and family,
Please accept our most sincere sympathy for the heartbreaking loss of Ben. Beth, Steve, whenever (or whatever) you need, I will be here. God Bless you all.
love,
Julie and family
The Mulshine Family
September 14, 2007
To the Clark Family,
My son Patrick was a year ahead of Ben at Simsbury High School, but did ski with Ben and Drew at Okemo a few times. He told me Ben was so genuine and gregarious and always so much fun to be with, not to mention what an avid skier he was. My daughter Melanie, graduated with Ben this past spring in the class of 2007 and also spoke so highly of Ben and his charismatic personality, always upbeat and how he would paint himself for the football games. To lose a child and a brother is unimaginable and the pain you must be feeling is something I cannot fathom and I only hope and pray the support of your family and friends will help you now and always! Ben will always be alive in your heart and the hearts of all that knew him!! God bless you!
David Johnson
September 14, 2007
Steve,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rachael Gates
September 14, 2007
I am so sad to hear about the loss of Ben. My deepest sympathy to Drew and his parents. I've worked with Ben and Drew @ the Fairway in Eastham for the past three summers and look forward to seeing them every year. I will miss Ben's big smile and his ability to make me laugh over the silliest thing, but i am grateful for the times i spent with him and the memories that i have. A big hug for sweet Drew..your in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim & Pam Pesta
September 14, 2007
Steve,Beth & Drew,
We are so very sad to hear about the loss of such a wonderful young man, son and brother. Our condelences and prayers are with each of you during this very difficult time.
God Bless,
Lynn K
September 14, 2007
Steve, Beth & Drew - Words cannot express how saddened I am to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry.
Paul Stephan
September 14, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies. All of you are in our thoughts.
Regards,
Chris and Paul Stephan
Harry Mascolo
September 14, 2007
My deepest condolences.
Jess & Nick Boldyga
September 14, 2007
Steve, Beth and Drew-
We are so sorry for your loss. May you remember all the beautiful memories to get you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jerry and Jean Denning
September 14, 2007
Steve and Beth,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Krystal Boyd
September 14, 2007
I am truly sorry for the loss of Ben. He was such a great kid and I loved working with him at the fairway.
Sherri Enxuto
September 14, 2007
Dear Steve, Beth and Drew,
Personally I can not imagine losing a child and a brother. I can not imagine how your hearts feel. My hope for you and your family is that somehow, somewhere you're able to find peace.
Dan & Jean Coppelman
September 14, 2007
Your loss can not be comprehended or understood, our thoughts are with you
Ken McLennan
September 14, 2007
Steve & Beth,
Vicki and I will always be thinking of you. You are truly good people. Always know that.
Diane & Scott Pagano
September 14, 2007
Beth, Steve and Drew,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Deb Caul
September 14, 2007
I am truly sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you all. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Jo-Ann Bezanker
September 14, 2007
Dear Steve, Beth & Drew
Words cannot express how bad I feel for you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Keith Miller
September 14, 2007
Steve, Beth and Drew:
Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kelly Gnitzcavich
September 14, 2007
Beth and Steve,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you. My God help you through this difficult time.
Dean & Joan Marchessault
September 14, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
September 14, 2007
Steve, Beth & Drew:
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.
Love, Joe & Buffy Cofrancesco
Christine Lokiec
September 14, 2007
Steve,Beth and Drew,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
A Boston College Parent, Class of 2011
September 14, 2007
To Ben's Family,
I was deeply sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your son. Although we have never met, we do share a common bond- I am the Parent of a member of the BC Class of 2011. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this most diffucult time in your lives. I know the Boston College Class of '11 may have lost a shining light to walk among them, but I feel they have gained a guiding light to help show them the way.
Hope and Kenneth Noar
September 13, 2007
Dear Clark Family,
Although we don't know any of you, we know friends of Ben, and we want to extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of your wonderful son. We can't imagine what it is like to lose a child, but we know the emptiness you must feel. Our thoughts have been with you all since we heard about this, and we hope that you are able to find comfort in your memories of Ben.
Laurie Wilson
September 13, 2007
Dear Steve, Elisabeth, and Andrew,
I was a neighbor and classmate of Steve's, growing up in West Hartford as children. I want to express how heartbroken I am to hear of the tragic loss of your dear son and brother. I also want to let you know that I will pray for you and your family. I lost my own dear brother George, a short while ago, and understand too well the grief of losing a loved one. May your family be comforted by the joy of precious memories, and may you heal through the support of the many people who love you.
In Support,
Laurie Wilson Schwartz
Mark Lancellotti
September 13, 2007
Beth, Steve & Drew,
We are heartbroken to hear of your loss. We know that Ben touched all that knew him. Our prayers and sympathy go out to you.
Love, Bea and Mark
Joe & Diane Premus
September 13, 2007
Dear Steve, Beth, and Drew - we are so very sorry for the pain you are enduring after the loss of your dear Ben. Our prayers and condolences are with you and your family now and forever forward.
Adam and Sue Leighton
September 13, 2007
Steve, Beth and Drew,
We are terribly sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Matt Coppen
September 13, 2007
Beth, Steve and Drew,
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. Your in my thoughts and my prayers.
Maleck Bryant
September 13, 2007
I am truly sorry for your loss. I did not know ben well but I do know Drew. I could tell that they both loved each other and I cant imagine how you must fell. Stay strong.
Carol Clarke
September 13, 2007
Beth, Steve and Drew,
May all your memories, your family and friends, and your faith give you strength to cope with the loss of Ben. May you also find peace and comfort in knowing that one day you will all be together again. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sylvie Shackford (Gilbert)
September 13, 2007
Steve and Family,
I will not pretend to know what you must be going through, because unless you have experienced it yourself, it just is not possible. I have always believed that losing a child has to be the worst possible thing to happen to anyone. I can only tell you that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, and just know that there are a lot of people who care.
Jerry Range & Cindy McCleney
September 13, 2007
Beth, Steve, and Drew,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Christopher Moylan
September 13, 2007
I am truly saddened. My prayers and thoughts go out to all of your family.
Laura Litchfield
September 13, 2007
Dear Steve, Beth and Drew,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that words cannot comfort the pain that you are feeling. Please know that I am praying for your family and friends. My heart goes out to you.
God Bless,
Ed Golab
September 13, 2007
Steve and Beth,
Please accept my sincere condolences. A child always brings great joy to a parent, may those memories live on and give you strength through this difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sara Buck
September 13, 2007
Dear Steve, Beth and Drew,
I am so sorry for the loss of Ben. I want you to know I'm thinking of you right now and will pray that you may find comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Sara
Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality. ~E. Dickinson
Cindy Chandler
September 13, 2007
Steve and Beth: I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Diane Zipoli
September 13, 2007
Steve,Beth and Drew,
I was so very saddened to hear about Ben. There are no words. You have my deepest sympathies, and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diane Zipoli
Peggy Duggan
September 13, 2007
Steve and Beth,
I can't even imagine the depth of your grief. Please accept my deepest sympathy and know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jean Annino
September 13, 2007
Beth,
There are no words to say to a parent that has lost their child.
My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Lisa Johnson
September 13, 2007
Dear Steve, Beth and Drew,
I am so deeply sorry to hear the news of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Lisa Johnson
Meg & Dave Bober
September 13, 2007
Beth, Steve and Drew,
We are so sorry to hear about Ben and are heartbroken for you. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Sally Monson
September 13, 2007
Steve, Beth and Drew,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your son and brother, Ben. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Karen Nelson
September 13, 2007
Dear Steve and Beth,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. May the love and support of family and friends sustain you through this very difficult time. And may the wonderful memories you have of Ben live on in your hearts. My thoughts are with all of you.
Jennifer Robertson
September 13, 2007
Please accept my deepest condolences during this most difficult time. May your loving memories of Ben give you strength. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Nancy Lindsay
September 13, 2007
Steve and Beth,
I am heartbroken to hear of your loss. Please know that you, Drew and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kyran Quackenbush
September 13, 2007
Steve and Beth:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. It's clear that Ben and your family touched many people. Take solace in knowing how much love and support you have.
Alicia Troy
September 13, 2007
Dear Steve and Beth: I am so sorry to hear of your loss, we shared great stories of our kids in the past and I'm praying for all of you now.
With love, Alicia Troy
Jill Garrity
September 13, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. Clark and dearest Drew,
I am so terribly sorry for the loss you have suffered. Ben was such a wonderful kid and will always be remembered with fondness. Drew, I recall how you always spoke with such love and true admiration whenever you mentioned Ben to me. It must have brought him great joy to have such a loyal, kind and loving little brother. I will always be here for you, Drew. I'm never more than a phone call away.
With prayers and sympathy,
Jill Garrity
Angela DelGreco Parent
September 13, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Ben's many friends and Troop 175 during this very difficult time.
Ashley Sayadoff
September 13, 2007
Clark family-
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I knew Ben from our four years in Latin class together, and from the badminton team as a fellow captain. He always brought light to the room and will be missed sincerely. I am so sorry for your loss and may the memories you have stay in your hearts forever.
Tamra Yale
September 13, 2007
Steve, Beth & family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patty Bolen
September 13, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bill Rabbitt
September 13, 2007
Steve, Beth and Drew
You are all in our hearts and prayers. We will miss Ben and he will always be in our thoughts.
The Rabbitt Family
Markay
September 13, 2007
Dear Steve, Beth and Drew,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will hold you and Ben in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Kristy Dalene
September 13, 2007
Steve, Beth, & Family:
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May God be with you and provide strength during this difficult time. God Bless
Rob Regish
September 13, 2007
Steve and Beth,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your son. While I did not know Ben I did know his parents and I'm sure the faith, kindness and understanding you both display will always be with him. If there is anything I can do for either of you, please don't hesitate to contact me - Rob
Keith Bosco
September 13, 2007
Steve, Beth, & Drew,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sadness. May your loving memories of Ben help give you the strength to get through this sorrowful time.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Keith,Amy,Cami and Cassie Bosco
Maria honeyghan
September 13, 2007
Beth and Steve,
May God bless you and keep you strong in this time of sorrow.
Lynn Dempsey
September 13, 2007
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own
understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He
shall direct your paths.
- Proverbs 3:5,6
Steve, Beth & Drew:
Words truly escape me and I can't say how much I think of you, you are in my thoughts and prayers. My love to you all at this time.
Lynn
Larry Dinkler
September 13, 2007
Steve and Beth,
Our heart breaks for you upon hearing of the loss of your son. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Marty Burke
September 13, 2007
Beth & Steve,
You are both in my heart and thoughts. I am so sorry. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do.
Marty Burke
Kevin and Joanne Wholey
September 13, 2007
Dear Steve, Beth and Drew. Words cannot express how saddened we are for you and your family. Our hope is that you will find some moments of peace and comfort during this most difficult time in your lives.
Lucy Morin
September 13, 2007
Steve, Beth & Drew,
Please accept my sincere condolences. There is no bond greater than the bond between parent and child. My heart grieves for you at this sorrowful time. Hold each other close and hold close to your heart your happy memories of your beloved son. Sincerely, Lucy Morin
Paul Veiga
September 13, 2007
Dear Beth and Steve:
Our hearts are broken!! Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will always have wonderful memories of Ben and we hope that those memories will also sustain you during this impossible time.
Love,
Jill, Paul, Paul Henry and Robert
Burrs
September 13, 2007
Steve,Beth and Drew- May you receive comfort from your many, many friends and family who are mourning with you in the loss of Ben. We will always remember him- David, Cindy, Tyler,Parker and Mason Burr
Demusz Family
September 13, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Demusz Family
Nick Sizer
September 13, 2007
Ben was a great team mate, athlete, and friend. Every time I saw him, It no longer mattered how long we hadn't seen each other. He always treated me and others with a geniune kindness, mostly unfound in this day and age. I will miss Ben, and hope that where ever he may be, he keeps on smiling...
September 13, 2007
Dear Liz and Steve,
My heart and hands reach out to you both in sympathy.May love see you through.
Love
Todd Elliott
Jennifer McKeen
September 13, 2007
I did not know Ben personally, but I knew of him and his brother Andrew. I know that they both played on the badminton team at Simsbury High as did I. I know how much he ment to everyone by the reactions from his friends at school. I know he will be missed by everyone, including me.
J Smith
September 13, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
Joe Blanchfield
September 13, 2007
Steve, Beth, & Drew,
You have our thoughts and prayers during this sorrowful time.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Joe, Emily, and Abigail Blanchfield
Stan Newborn
September 13, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy and sorrow in the sad loss of your son.
May Benjamin rest in peace.
Always tragic when young people depart life.
Shalom,
Stan
Donna Shea
September 13, 2007
Steve, Beth and Drew - Please accept my deepest condolences during this most difficult time. May your loving memories of Ben give you strength. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Donna Shea
Merily Tine
September 13, 2007
Steve, Beth & Drew,
I know all too well that there are simply no words to comfort you. Please know that with tears streaming, my heart breaks for what you are enduring. As difficult as it will be, allow your friends and family to stand behind you and hold you up - embrace the strength they provide and know that their intentions revolve around taking care of all 3 of you in any way they can.
Lastly, I've asked 'my' angel to hold Ben in his arms and welcome him home...I hope that brings you some level of comfort - he has a friend...
All My Love, Merily
Sue Adamowicz
September 13, 2007
Steve, Beth and Drew - I know no words to truly express the sorrow I feel for this pain you bear. May your faith and memories help you and bring some semblance of relief. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
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