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for Colin Benjamin
Catherine Idowu
January 22, 2009
To Dr. Benjamin's family-Mrs. Benjamin, Kareem, Zaheer and Jamaal.
Jamaal, words cannot describe the saddness that went through our minds yesterday when we found out that your dad passed away. I remember praying for your mother speedy recovery and good health when you left our home on January 2, 2009. Knowing you signified how great, gracious and adoring loving your parents are. Our heart felt condolence to you and your family. Mrs. Benjamin enjoy and cherish your great memory of him. We pray that God will uphold your family and bring you comfort.
JOSHUA IDOWU
January 22, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
David Jones
January 21, 2009
I never would have thought that when I saw Prof. Benjamin at Homecoming in 2008 it would be for the last time. He was indeed a great man to know as a teacher and person. His death leaves a large vacancy at SBI and in the hearts of those who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Ms. Tonja V. White
January 21, 2009
I was deeply shocked by the loss of Dr. Benjamin. One doesn't often meet someone as outstanding as he was. Dr. Benjamin never let me pass by him during Fellowship Hour without asking how my job was going (always remembering exactly where I worked!) and commenting on the progress (or antics!) of my son. The lovely service was a beautiful testament to the life he lived and to your family. It was comforting to hear such nice words spoken. He will be missed. May God be with you all.
charles cambridge
January 20, 2009
Prof. Colin Benjamin has touched the lives of so many people. His departure leaves a void in this world. He was an exemplary person and the term gentleperson is truly appropriate for describing this outstanding husband, scholar, father, friend and human being. Rest in Peace.
cary fraser
January 19, 2009
Condolences on behalf of my self and my family to Claire and the children. We were very sorry to hear of Colin's passing and we hope that the rich memories of a life well-lived will ease the pain.
Adrienne Robinson
January 15, 2009
I am so shocked and saddened to hear this news. My sincere condolences to Dr. Benjamin's family. He was one of my absolute favorite professors and such a great person. He always made me laugh and he definitely pushed me to do my absolute best at all times. He will be missed and I will never forget his contribution to my personal and professional development.
Tracey Mitchell
January 15, 2009
Dr. Benjamin was one of my favorite professors in SBI. He was available to answer any questions that I had about the material that he taught in his classes. Not only was he a teacher but was also a friend. He will be deeply missed.
Mayfield French
January 15, 2009
Thirty five years ago I met a wonderful man named Colin Benjamin, we lived in Georgetown, Guyana at the time. I was very lonely and depressed at the time and turning twenty one that year. Colin gathered all my friends and some family and threw me a surprise twenty first birthday party. That was the first and last birthday party I ever had. Thank you Colin.
Chanan Syan
January 14, 2009
Benjamin will be missed immensly by all those who had the oportunity to get to know him. My deepest condolences to all family and loved ones, may Waheguru (God) give them strength to cope with this sad happening.
Derek Gorham
January 14, 2009
I am not even sure where to begin! Dr. Benjamin was more than a professor to me and it was hard to hear that such a wonderful person has passed on much too soon. I will never forget the conversations in his office as he spoke to me not as a professor, but more like a father - not allowing me to settle, but to strive to be the best I can be! Its funny because five years had passed this summer (May '08)before I had made my way back to FAMU and as soon as I saw Dr. Benjamin it felt just as if I was still taking his classes. He was a wonderful professor and even better person and I was blessed to have him in my life. Thank you Dr. Benjamin for all you did for me!!!
Anthony Turney
January 14, 2009
Dr. Benjamin was truly a scholar and a professor whom i deeply respected for the knowledge he brought to the courses that I was privileged to be apart of. Although he challenged you, it was only to get the best out of you and to help you go beyond just the required. May God keep his family and rest assured that Dr. Benjamin will deeply missed by FAMU and the SBI Family
Andrea Adams
January 14, 2009
Dr. Benjamin was a stellar man, very well-accomplished, and always, always generous in spirit, time, and humor. He demanded the best from us, and will always be one of my favorite professors. He spoke quite highly of his family, and it was easy to see how much he adored his sons. My continuous prayers are with the Benjamins. May his smile never be forgotten and may his infectious spirit live on eternally. With love.
Marie Hayward
January 13, 2009
Dr. Benjamin could always make me smile in his class :) I had the honor of having him as my teacher at least three times during my time at FAMU. I contacted Dr. Benjamin a few months ago to tell him that I was blessed to receive a promotion in my position in Global Supply Chain - an area that he helped me to pursue. I will never forget his e mail back which included the words "Why stop at the promotion? You should go for your PHD ... I will send you some information". Thank you Dr. Benjamin. Thank you for continuing to push and inspire me to be my best. May God bless his family, friends, SBI faculty, and the SBIans who were blessed to have him as their teacher.
Birdette Hughey
January 13, 2009
To the Benjamin Family:
I pray that God brings each of you comfort. Dr. Benjamin was truly a blessing and I thank each of you for sharing him with the SBI Family. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Kecia Williams
January 13, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Dr. Colin Benjamin. I was in SBI from 1993 to 1998 and didn't have very much contact with Dr. Benjamin (I believe he came in 1997). I remember that my contact with him, even post-graduation, was always pleasant. He was a professional role model and an overall nice man, not always a common combination. My prayers are with you and I know you will find strength in God.
Michelle Harris
January 13, 2009
Dr. Bejamin was a wonderful professor. I gained a thorough understanding of his class's concepts due to his diligence and patience in teaching. I am sure all of his students will remember him fondly. He was an asset to Florida A&M and will be surely missed.
Alisia Milfort
January 13, 2009
Benjamin Family:
Dr. Benjamin was a warm, caring, humorous man with a lighthearted spirit. He pushed his students to excel in everything we did, and never accepted an excuse. He was a wonderful inspiration. His patience and willingness to teach were unmatched. He will be missed, but never forgotten. May God bless you and keep you through this difficult time. With Love,
Alisia Sermons-Milfort
FAMU-SBI c/o 03
Courtney Smoot
January 13, 2009
To the Benjamin Family-
My deepest condolences go out to the Benjamin family. Dr. Benjamin was truly an inspiration to all of his students and never let us settle for being second best.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Courtney Smoot
FAMU SBI Alum 2005
Ranon Maddox, SBI '00
January 13, 2009
The greats always go too soon! But his legacy has made an immeasurable impact on the innumerable amount of lives touched. The world is a greater place because of him.
May God Bless You...
Winston Mellowes
January 12, 2009
Sincere condolences to the Benjamin Family. I was extremely saddened to hear of his passing, seeing that we had looked me up when he came to UWI to do his examiner's duty.
From
The Mellowes Family
Colmore Christian
January 12, 2009
Sincere condolences and deepest sympathy are extended to Mrs. Benjamin and family on the passing of Colin.
Colin and Claire were kind enough to welcome and host Evadney and I at their home last summer on the recommendation/introduction of mutual friends. I was touched by his warm and friendly personality as well as by his eloquence, wisdom, and wealth knowledge.
May his soul rest in peace.
Jonathan Tarin
January 12, 2009
Jamaal (and the rest of the Benjamin family),
I knew your father through soccer. Jamaal, you played with my brother Justin during your time here in Tallahassee. We were deeply saddened to hear of your dad's death. We will always remember the soft smile and gentle manner in which he held conversations, and the enthusiasm he got when he spoke of his children. Though gone too soon, he has prepared all of you for the challenges that life will bring. He not only taught you what you needed to know, but he also instilled in your hearts a desire to continue to learn, and as an educator that is the most enduring legacy a person can leave behind. God bless.
Joseph Bannis
January 11, 2009
I am still in shock. It is 18 years since I last saw him although I spoke to him briefly last year. He was my mentor, my friend and role model. A person I will always remember since he shaped my academic career and I will never forget his advise and training.
May his soul rest in peace. To his wife Claire and sons Kareem ,Zaher,Jamaal &family my deepest condolesences.
Charlene Polite
January 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to Dr. Benjamin's family and dearest loved ones. I am so thankful for the short time I got to know him. He pushed me to limits I rarely thought I was capable of. I will always be grateful for the advice, confidence, and good faith he gave to me. May God Bless & Keep You.
Sincerely,
Charlene R. Polite
Research Assistant Fall 2008
MBA Graduate Dec. 2008
FAMU/SBI
Colin in 2006
January 9, 2009
London Worrell
January 9, 2009
To the Benjamin family: May God give you peace in the loss of your husband and father. Dr. Benjamin was a great professor who cared deeply about his students and our success. I will always remember his kind spirit and quiet chuckle! He will be greatly missed and never forgotten!
London Mason Worrell
FAMU/ SBI Alum ‘02
Gail Baccus-Taylor
January 9, 2009
Sincerest condolences to the Benjamin Family. Colin was my dear friend, inspiring advisor and thoughtful listener. He had a wonderful sense of humor, even when I would sometimes win him at tennis while playing doubles at the UWI tennis court.
Gone too soon! May he rest in Peace!
Gail S. H. Baccus-Taylor
Laurence Clarke
January 9, 2009
Claire,Kareem ,Zaher,Jamaal &family;
Marj,Vernon,Lennox,Gillian &Family:
I have written more completely elsewhere a day or so ago on Colin and in particular our early years together in Plaisance and QC-as I said there,when I think of Colin,among the many words that quickly come to mind are- inspiration,talent,discipline,intellect, modesty,gentlemanliness, mentorship; love ;and devotion-a model human being whose time on earth has sadly come. He came ;he worked .he served ;he fought the good fight; and has now sadly departed. My family and I join you in celebrating a truly exceptional life, for which each of you were most fortunate to have been such an integral part.Take heart and care folk.
Mayo ROBERTSON
January 8, 2009
I did not know Colin as well as apparently many of my high school contemporaries did. Yet, I remember his easy smile, his gentle manner and his dignified bearing both from high school and the few times our paths crossed in the post QC years. I am very pleased to learn from the reports that he lived a rich life filled with love and respect for and from family and friends and touched many young minds in a positive way. The world is a richer place for the all too brief sojourn here of Colin Benjamin. May God comfort his family and loved ones in this difficult time.
Mayo Robertson (QC 1962-69)
Kit Fai Pun
January 8, 2009
Professor Benjamin will be remembered. Deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to his family.
Nagamuttu Arumugadasan
January 8, 2009
To Claire, Sons, and Siblings
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the untimely passing of Colin. He was a great colleague and a wonderful friend in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, UWI, St. Augustine.
Nagamuttu Arumugadasan.
Claudia E. Hooper
January 8, 2009
Heartfelt condolences to the Benjamin family. I knew Colin as a young man in the village of Plaisance, Guyana and am not surprised at his accomplishments. May his legacy and the hearts he has touched across the world bring you great comfort.
Brian Copeland
January 8, 2009
Deepest sympathies to Colin's family from all the staff of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of the West Indies. May his legacy live on.
Quamie Mortley
January 8, 2009
Colin Benjamin, was an inspiration to those who were fortunate to meet him. I knew Colin well while doing graduate studies at the School of Engineering, Trinidad. Truly a gentleman. To his family, I wish you God's richest blessings now and forever.
keith smith
January 8, 2009
Condolences to Mrs Benjamin and the rest of the family
Keith "Buzza" Smith
Canada Hall - 1984 -1987
[email protected]
Tiffany Ragland
January 8, 2009
To the Benjamin Family:
My heart goes out to you on the loss of Dr. Benjamin. He was truly a great man and an inspiration to all of his students, continuously encouraging us to aim higher and impact others. He will be missed. I pray that you find comfort and peace in knowing that while we loved him, God loved him best!
Tiffany J. Ragland
FAMU SBI Alum ‘04
Lonsdale Skinner
January 8, 2009
Colin was always a talented person. I knew him a young boy in my beloved Plaisance,Guyana, before moving to England in 1962.Unfortunately I never met him again and had difficulties locating him until told about his passing two days ago. His accomplishments as a father and academically are outstanding. I would like to take this opportunity to express my sympathy to his wife, children and extended family for their loss at such an relatively young age of a brilliant individual who had so much more to contribute to world.
Wesley Morrissette
January 8, 2009
Benjamin Family,
I wish you strength and peace in this time of hurt. Dr. Benjamin was a great man and teacher and I am thankful to have known him.
Sincerely,
Wesley Morrissette
SBI Alum '07
audrey changlee
January 8, 2009
Our deepest condolences to the family, Claire we are truly saddened at the lost of Colin. May you find the strength to carry on.
Stephen and Audrey Changlee
Larry Rivers
January 7, 2009
Heartfelt condolences are extended to Claire and sons on behalf of Larry and Betty Rivers and the Fort Valley State University family.
Lois Duley
January 7, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to Claire, Kareem, Zaheer, Jamaal and the family in the loss of your husband, father and friend at such a young age. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you, Lois and Richard
Hilton McDavid
January 7, 2009
Farewell my fiend, my brother, my inspiration. Thanks for your kindness over the years.
Hilly Mac
Colin Forsythe
January 7, 2009
To the Benjamin Family:
With heartfelt condolences on the loss of your husband, father and brother.
The Forsythes
Neville C. McAndrew
January 7, 2009
Deepest condolences at this time of your bereavement
Donald Sinclair
January 7, 2009
My deepest condolences to the Benjamin family at this time of bereavement. I recall Colin as a very friendly colleague in my early days at QC.
Donald Sinclair (Brasilia)
Harold Davis
January 7, 2009
To the Benjamin Family
Deepest sympathy on your loss.
Adam Harris
January 7, 2009
I have lost yet another classmate form Queen's College and the sadness I feel cannot be expressed in words.My condolences to his family. Sorry I can't be atthe funeral.
Stephen Jervis
January 7, 2009
To the Benjamin Family:
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Colin always provided a prefect example for myself and other junior house mates while at Oueen's College .
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Colin Stuart
January 6, 2009
To the Benjamin family:
With deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband, father and brother.
From: The Stuarts (formerly of Broad Street, Georgetown)
Daaim Shabazz
January 6, 2009
To the Benjamins,
Wishing renewed strength in the days of mourning.
Dr. Daaim Shabazz
FAMU School of Business and Industry
Michelle & Ron French
January 6, 2009
May God be with the entire Benjamin Family during this trying time. Bless each and every one of you and should you need anything, please call upon us. We cherish the thought of being able to assist.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
A.R. Kemahl (ARK) Khan
January 6, 2009
Hello Claire,
My sincere condolences go out to you and your family on the passing of your beloved Colin.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all on this sad occasion.
David & Paula Johnson
January 6, 2009
Dear Benjamin Family,
Our prayers and sympathies are with your family. Rest in the comfort of knowing that he is with our Maker. If there is anything that we can do, please do not hesitate to let us know. We love you.-
Dawn Freeman
January 6, 2009
Claire, Kareem, Zaheer and Jamaal
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you'll at this time of need. When we think of Dr. Benjamin one thought comes to mind "sharing his wisdom". He genuinely cared about the young people at St. Michael's church, whether it was a word of continuous encouragement about attaining higher education or a tutoring session of Math at St. Michael's Church.
May peace and love be with you'll always!!
Love Always,
Dawn, Tangy and Chenee Freeman
Amieko Watson
January 6, 2009
Claire,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. God will give you the strength and understanding. Your friends and co-workers stand with you in this time of bereavement.
Conrad & Coleen Gelot
January 6, 2009
Our deepest condolences on this tragic loss that has created pain, grief, shock and an enormous void for all who knew Colin.
Tamara Johnson
January 6, 2009
To the family of Dr. Benjamin:
My prayers for your comfort and peace at this difficult time. Dr. Benjamin was a great teacher and had a great sense of humor.
Continued blessings,
SBI Alum
Terry Straub
January 6, 2009
Miss Claire and young Jamaal, words cannot describe the sadness my heart feels since hearing of the passing of Colin. He was truly a unique man and one that lifted my spirits every time we visited. I wish you both well and the same for the rest of your family. Colin was one of the finest gentleman that I ever had the pleasure of meeting. I will forever keep an ember glowing in my heart for Colin. Bless him and all of you.
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