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for Benjamin Wilcke
ROSALEE BOYLE
January 15, 2007
TWO AND A HALF MONTHS HAVE PASSED. WE THINK OF YOU OFTEN. PEACE AND COMFORT TO YOUR FAMILY. LOOK DOWN FROM HEAVEN AND PROTECT THEM FROM THE EVIL SURROUNDINGS OF THIS WORLD, rboyle
Jonathon Long
November 30, 2006
I knew Ben on one of the first days he moved to Louisville. We had Shot some basketball with some of his family. And we hung out almost every day. Unsepreable at times also. Your son was a great man and most of all my best friend. My heart goes out to Mr. & Mrs. Wilcke here is a Great quote.
When you were born, you cried, and the world rejoiced. And when u died in such a manner , the world cried and you rejoice."
I MISS YOU
Deidra
November 28, 2006
Hello Mrs Wilke
My name is Deidra (LG&E) and just wanted you to know that you and your family are indeed in my prayers. Your situation really touched my hearth this morning when I spoke to you. I wish you all the peace in the world & hope that you and your family find comfort in you son's memories. God bless you.
Cassandra "Cassay" Fitch
November 20, 2006
When I heard what had happened to Ben my heart just dropped to into my stomach. It was hard n' still is to accept that he is gone, but I carry him in my heart and I know he's in a better place. I had only known Ben for about a year but I grew close to him. He was such a great friend and always brought my spirits up when I was down just by his smile. He was there right by my side during a difficult time in my life and was my shoulder to cry on. Ben did not deserve what happened and the world lost a lot when he was taken. His place in my life can never be filled or replaced. My words cannot describe the pain and hurt I feel and my heart goes out to his family. I miss him so much and hope whoever did this i caught soon. I will always love him for the friend he was to me. xoxoxoxo
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Jan Wilkes
November 16, 2006
Rich, Jan, Ardie, Carrie,& Maddie,
Our hearts are heavy learning of the tragic loss of Benny! We want you to know we are remembering all of you in our prayers. Love, Phil and Jan Wilkes
Daniel Crawley
November 11, 2006
To Ben:
I already miss you, Ben. This was not the way someone like you should have gone. You did not pass away from us; you were ripped away from us. I did and still do love you deeply as a close friend. I will miss you and our dear friend Scott so long as I go through this life without you. Rest in Peace, Nubbs.
Daniel Crawley
Bethany Saunders
November 7, 2006
To Ben's family:
I've had the privelage of knowing Ben for the last eight years. When I first met him and we became friends, he couldn't remember my name, everyone in the group made fun of it and eventually it became a funny story we told new friends. But, I will always remember him for being the one I could talk to when I was feeling down. During a particularly hard time for me about a year ago,it did not matter what time of night it was, Ben would come over and sit with me and make me laugh or take me out of the house even if it was just to drive in a circle. There is hardly one major event in my life that I don't see Ben involved in some way. He has greatly impacted my life as well as many others close to me. His love and genuine personality will never be forgot. I wish the best for you all as I keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Michael & Erica Noe
November 3, 2006
Ben was a very loyal friend and i can't even believe hes no longer with us. We will miss him very much. We wish his family much love, stregnth, and courage for the days to come.
Carol and David Siver
November 3, 2006
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Susie & George Coppenrath
November 3, 2006
Rich, Janny, Ardie, Carrie, and Maddie
We cannot begin to understand the tragedy of losing Benny. We have always admired your family for your love, humor and kindness. Benny shared these excellent qualities. Please know you all have our deepest sympathy and love.
We are so sorry!
Love, Susie, George, Ethan, Taylor and Drew
Sara Beth Shelton
November 3, 2006
I am so sorry for your and our loss of such a great guy. Ben was such a great friend to me while I was living in Louisville. I will miss him but will always have wonderful memories.
November 3, 2006
Our deepest sympathy and love are with you in the loss of your beloved son Ben. Aunt Patty and Tracy
Stephanie Moore
November 3, 2006
My deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of Ben. I always remembered Ben as a smart, funny, loyal friend. I find comfort knowing that Ben and my brother Scott are together throwing a party in heaven and are looking down as our guardian angels now. I'm sorry I couldn't attend his memorial service but know that my heart and condolences are with you!
Shaina Geron
November 3, 2006
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Wilcke and Ben's sisters,
For the last 10 years, I have watched Ben grow up and become a great and wonderful young man. I will never forget him coming over and hanging out with my brothers, or the vacation we took to Florida. Over the years Ben became like another brother to me, and he will be greatly missed. He was always a good friend and ready to lend a hand. It will never be the same walking through the neighborhood or ever hearing his laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He is missed greatly.
June Gosnell
November 2, 2006
Rich, Janny, Ardie, Carrie, and Maddie,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear Benny. My prayers for you are that God's love will bring comfort, strength and peace.
Don and Cindy Ward
November 2, 2006
Uncle Rich and Aunt Janey,
We are so sorry to hear about Benny. We will always remember his warm smile and keep him in our thoughts and in our hearts. Know that our prays are with you and your family. We love you all, God Bless.
Love Don and Cindy
Jamie Scaggs
November 2, 2006
I can not express how sorry I am to not be able to attend the memorial service. It seems that here I am slowly losing the people who welcomed me into the neighborhood when I moved to Louisville. There are so many memories I have from high school that involve Ben and our mutual friends. I always felt welcome in his home and he was always so kind and friendly. He really did have an amazing smile and was worth so much more to everyone than he ever knew. I was so proud when I heard how good he has been doing lately with going to school and everything. He will be truly missed. My heart goes out to Ben's family, may God give them the strength.
David Kozora
November 2, 2006
I had the pleasure of knowing Ben from around 2001 to 2004. In all my dealings with Ben, he struck me as a genuinely good human being. He will be missed.
Melanie Wetzel
November 2, 2006
Ben and I were only friends and neighbors for a few years but I remember how caring and kind he was and how he was just a genuinely good person, he will be deeply missed. To his family I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rosalee, Joe, Matt, Joe Sr, Boyle
November 2, 2006
Wilke family, Jan as you well know We loved Ben, Joe Matt, Joe Sr and I thought he was a Wonderful person. I will always remember him he had that Amazing smile and Kind heart in April he was there for me durung a difficult time he drove me to the Emergency room. He was a good friend to Matthew, and Joey. Quote: St Francis, Make yourself familiar with the angels and behold them frequently in spirit, for without being seen, they are present with us, he was an Angel. He is now with William, and Scott, Much Love and Admiration to your family Love Rosalee, Joseph Francis, Matthew and Joe Sr.
Ashley Scaggs
November 2, 2006
It's very hard to put into words how the loss of Ben has made me feel. I cannot express enough my sorrow & sympathy for his family. I will always remember Ben as the caring & friendly person he was. Ben had a spark about him that captured people as soon as they met him. He will truely be missed.
samantha brown
November 2, 2006
Ben was such a great guy. He was always looking at motorcycle mags. and doing the crossword. The trouble was he never had a pen that worked he would pull out the pocket full of pens that did not work. He was one great guy. He would try to talk to me about motorcycles like I knew what he was talking about. I would just listen and tell him that he should just make sure he got a pretty bike. Until we meet again Ben.
Barbara Moore
November 2, 2006
To Ben's Family,
Ben was truly beautiful inside and out. I will never forget his beautiful smile and those eyes that twinkled. My heart aches for your sorrow. May God reach down and provide some kind of comfort. Ben was one of the most caring and thoughtful young men we knew. Know that he was very loved and will truly be very missed. But never forgotten.
Barb and Charley Moore
(Scott's Mom)
Philip Dudley
November 2, 2006
I am very sorry for Bennys loss. He worked with me for some time and always had a joke or funny observation of what was going on around us at the time.
I will miss Ben and am very sorry for his family. I also lost a brother at an early age and know of the grief that such a thing brings. He is now with his brother and my brother and I hope they meet up and have a heck of a party!
Love you Ben!
Matthew Millea
November 1, 2006
Uncle Rich, Aunt Janny, and family:
Words can't express how sorry I am. My memories of Benny are nothing but positive and funny; I only wish I had a chance to spend more time with him. He was everything that is good in a person. His interests always came second to family and friends. All my love and sympathy to you. You're in my prayers Ben.
Nikki Kozora
November 1, 2006
I remember Ben as a great, funny guy with a big heart. He will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Lindsay Tinch
November 1, 2006
I am very sadden by Ben's loss. He was always a good friend. He was always fun to be around & had a big heart. He will always be remembered. My thoughts & prayers go out to the family.
Denise Sheppard
November 1, 2006
Dear Janny and Rich..I pray I can be of some comfort to you and your family, may the spirit hear your anquish and spread calm and peace to your weary hearts. I love you, Denise.
jeffery Shephard
November 1, 2006
True meaning of Ben,very caring,kind,strong heart,miss you Ben love jeff.
Jamey Ward
November 1, 2006
Uncle Rich, Aunt Janny, Ardie, Carrie, Maddie;
I am so sorry! Ben was such an easy going young man and a pleasure to be around. I wish now there were more times together and more memories made. My family and I send our love, thoughts and prayers.
Roger Adsit
November 1, 2006
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. There are no words that can express the shock and sorrow.
Laura Bickley
November 1, 2006
Ben was such a huge part of my life for years and years, and I will always care about him. I am stunned by the loss of such an amazing person - bad things always happen to good people. To Ben's family, I am grieving along with you. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
David Carrico
November 1, 2006
Rich: Can not begin to express how sorry I am for your tragic loss.
David
Tara McFarland
November 1, 2006
Life takes us along many pathways and along the way we are hit by such tragic events as the loss of Ben for which there is no explanation. Of all the neighborhood friends brought into our home thru the years, Ben was one of my favorites. I had the pleasure of seeing him as an adult a few years ago and today I am glad that I took the time to hug him and tell him how good he looked. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers. God be with you.
John Adsit
November 1, 2006
Molly and I feel terrible about your loss, and we wish there was something that could possibly be said that could be of any help at all. Please know that the entire family, even kin as distant as we, are grieving with you.
Josh, Mae & Lillian Lozier
November 1, 2006
We are so sorry for this tragic loss. He will be deeply missed. You are all in our prayers
Christine Johnson
November 1, 2006
My heart goes out to you over the loss of Ben. There are no words that anyone can say to make the grief easier. He is now with my brother, Scott, in a place where there is no hurt or pain. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim Millea
November 1, 2006
Janny, Rich, Ardie, Carrie and Maddie: Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are all deeply saddened by this tragedy. Benny was a special human being, and our memories of him are dear to us.
Love,
Cheryl, Jim and Family
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