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David Bench
September 19, 2025
I love and miss my dad everyday. Just came across this page, if anyone sees this and has stories to share I'd love to hear them. From childhood, USAFA, whenever. You can reach me at [email protected]
Thank you, God bless
Nicki Thompson Tyler
May 13, 2025
Denise, Tim, Kevin, and Scott, I am so sorry for your loss. I only found out Terry had passed probably 10 years after he was gone. Terry and I were friends beginning in 7th & 8th grade in Wiesbaden. We kept up a friendship thru letters thru high school and college and then actually reunited when the golf team from the AIF Force Academy came to Texas. We had our first date and we were both Freshmen in college. Then Terry and I had our second date when he came to Austin my Junior year at UT Austin. I took him to some college event and we had a great visit. Then the next time I heard from him was my senior year at UT at Christmas. He wrote me a letter asking me to be his date at the Air Force Academy graduation events. I had to reply that I had gotten engaged that Christmas. That was the last I ever heard from Terry, but I have kept him in my thoughts for all these years. I am glad to know he had sons and hopefully he lives on thru them. Until we meet again dear friend rest in peace.
Don and Linda Weatherford
June 24, 2022
Dear Denise and sons -- I had the pleasure of serving with Terry at Robins AFB, flying together many times as well as solving the world's problems while on alert duty. He and I were close friends at the time and I'm sorry we fell apart with passing time. An outstanding pilot, friend, and human being. I grieve for your loss and pray for God's blessings and comfort for you.
Keith Bambei
March 20, 2012
Terry is now reunited with his Mother and Father (Herb and Diane) in our Lord's loving arms. Although I never had the opportunity to meet Terry before his death, I was Blessed to be very close friends with his Parents. Dianne passed away this past Sunday (3/18/2012) and "The General" Herb, died today (3/20/12). I'm absolutely certain that they are all smiling now. May God Bless the Bench Family.
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Kathy Malloy
August 12, 2008
Please accept my belated condolences, I just heard about Terry. I had the privilege of flying with him many times over the years.
He was a wonderful, funny man.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Kathy Malloy
Retired DAL F/A
Lisa Spencer
July 11, 2008
I read about Terry's passing in our AOG magazine. My family and I met Terry at Warner Robins, Georgia. He was one of the best people we ever knew. We loved him deeply. My brother remembers him from USAFA and says he was "one of the good guys". Although we didn't keep in contact, we will miss him greatly. Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. It is truly a sad place without Terry. God's Blessings to Terry's parents, brothers, wife and children from Brig. Gen. (ret.) and Mrs. William Becker, Lisa Spencer and family.
Ted Draper
May 21, 2008
My family and the Bench family have been long time friends dating back to the early 60's in Germany. Terry was an outstanding athlete and he and I played baseball, basketball, and football together. Our fathers were both coaches of our teams. Terry was an exceptional guy and well liked and respected by everyone. My brother Bob, sisters Robin & Susie, and I send our condolences to Terry's parents, brothers, wife and children.
Rebecca Thompson Godwin
May 11, 2008
I remember Terry from 5th grade, I think it was, in Maxwell AFB. Both of our families traveled on to Wiesbaden. He was a fine, sweet boy; I'm confident he grew into the same kind of man. Very affectionate memories; I'm sorry for your loss.
Jim Cerha
May 11, 2008
Denise and Boys,
Terry was a good childhood friend and USAF Academy classmate. My sincere condolences go out to you all.
Ed Hanson
April 9, 2008
Denise,
I'm sorry for your loss in Terry, but I am rejoicing in the knowledge that God is in your heart and will never leave you. Stay close to the Lord and let Him carry you when you feel weak. It's ok to relax in His arms.
Bless you
Drew Gillan
April 9, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Terry will certainly be missed.
Amy Buckley
April 8, 2008
Denise, Danny, & David,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Amy, Katey, & Stephanie
Joe & Barbara Mazzella
April 8, 2008
Dear Denise, Danny & David
You have suffered a great loss. Terry was loved by so many, but your loss is the hardest. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Susan Osborn
April 8, 2008
Denise,
Gary has shared with me his and Ed's visit with you on the plane some time back, and our hearts have truly gone out to you. I send you personally my deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband and your boys' father. May the Lord pour His comfort out upon you all continually and give you peace that passes all understanding.
Susan
Melinda Torres & Family
April 7, 2008
Terry, Danny, and David,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in your prayers, as you remember the life of Terry.
Terri Basilone
April 7, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your boys. I am so sorry for your loss
Robbie, Kim & Tyler Horn
April 7, 2008
Denise, Danny & David,
We will miss seeing Terry at the games and hearing his famous "come on guys" His memory will live on in your hearts and it is our hope that those memories will heal your pain in time.
You will remain in our prayers
Gary Osborn
April 7, 2008
Denise
As you know I did not have the priveledge of knowing Terry. I did have the priveledge of meeting you and I am confident you did the very best humanly possible for Terry. Take the time you need to grieve and then live the rest of your life to the fullest trusted God every step of the way. You remain in our prayers
Tim and Mary Menton
April 6, 2008
Denise, Danny and David
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Blessings,
Tim and Mary Menton
Angela Rutherford & family
April 5, 2008
Deni, Danny & David,
We're very sorry for your loss. Terry was always fun to be around. He will be remembered by many and will live on in all of you.
We're thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
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