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for Charles Doten
August 14, 2011
I, too, reread Ben's entries and think of Ben often with great fondness and admiration. He was one of the few that kept in touch from the USMC days. We had wonderful times together before he was old enough to legally buy a beer.
August 13, 2011
I was re-reading some of Ben's emails today. He was quite a patriot and a tremendous family man. Most of his letters were about his family or his country -- he was passionate about both. Rest in peace, Ben.
Myra Irwin
August 13, 2011
Dearest Ben:
One year later I still think about you and the kind soul you were. I hope your family has found peace and keeps your memory alive. Your friend always.
Jennifer Duran
September 7, 2010
Thank you all for your wonderful words about my father. My family and I appreciate all of you. He was a wonderful man and I miss him dearly.
Sandra McCallum
September 2, 2010
Member of Marine Honor Guard
Sandra McCallum
September 2, 2010
Sandra McCallum
September 2, 2010
Ben Doten was my brother-in-law,one of my husband's best friends and partner in 'mining projects',Uncle to my daughter and he always managed to attend his Marine 'Tank' conventions. My sister always had interesting stories to tell after going to these get togethers. Ben is "laid to rest" at Binghamton LDS Cemetary,which is located in Tucson,AZ...
September 2, 2010
Kathy,
I just heard about your loss. I am so sorry. I will be praying for you and your family.
Kim Cain
August 27, 2010
Dear Dotens, I just learned through a mutual friend on FB. I had noticed that I wasn't getting correspondence from Ben and Kathy much and then was glad to hear from Kathy today. Kathy, I am so, so, sorry for your loss and I didn't know to help or pray. Take care and remember Ben's smile and jokes! God Bless Each of You, Kathy Kegans Johnson
Bob Pascoe
August 26, 2010
I was deeply saddened to hear of Ben's illness and subsequent passing, my condolences to Kathy and family. I first met Ben at U of A's School of Mines. As both of us were former Marines we quickly became friends - a bond that has lasted through the years. I will truly miss him, Semper Fi!
Paul Martin
August 24, 2010
So sorry to hear about Ben. My sincere condolences to Kathy and Family. My prayers are with Ben and I will miss him as a great friend.
John Wear
August 23, 2010
I was honored to first meet "CB" on the July 4th weekend in Washinton, DC, during the first (ever) reunion of the USMC Vietnam Tankers Association. He seemed to be a perpetual motion machine. His smile lit up the room and his wit was infectious. He will most definately be missed by many.
CB:God bless and keep you in the palm of His hand. We shall meet again in Heaven.
Semper Fidelis,
Guy Everest
August 23, 2010
I meet CB at one of the early USMCVTA reunions. He became a good and true friend. I will miss him, at the next reunion He was one Gung Ho Marine
Semper Fi
Guy L. Everest
Michele Bartlett
August 22, 2010
I am SO thankful for the opportunity to have reconnected with Ben in the past few years from the days when we were "pen pals" when he was in Nam. He was funny, fierce and intensely interested in the world around him.I enjoyed his emails, and finally meeting him and his terrific family in January, 40 years after his last letter! May his family be comforted by the memory of all that Ben accomplished and all that he was to them. God's blessings of grace and peace to all --
Jesse Griffin
August 22, 2010
Rest well, Charlie. Guarding Heaven's gates will certainly be better than guarding OP 10's bunker line. Semper Fidelis, Marine.
Tom Hanson
August 22, 2010
Kathy, Chris, Jennifer and Stephen,
I have wondered about Ben since I was there back at the first of the year. I had lost track. I am so sorry, yet I know the suffering is over. A loss like Ben is never easy as friends like him are rare indeed. Peace and comfort to you.
Semper Fi
Tom Hanson
Lake Norrell, AR
Sara Jones
August 20, 2010
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's peace be with you and carry you through this difficult time.
Chuck McGhee
August 20, 2010
I am sorry & suprised to hear of Ben's illness & passing. Ben & I enjoyed many good times while attending the U of A. My sincere condolences to his family.
August 19, 2010
"C.B" as we knew him in our organization, was one of the founding members of the USMC Vietnam Tankers Association. He put his computer science training to use by designing our web site. He will be missed by all of us who served with him or had the privilege of knowing him. Semper Fidelis! Jim Coan (Sierra Vista, AZ)
August 19, 2010
I was surprised to see Ben's obituary yesterday. I pray that the Comforter will be with Dad Doten, Joe and George during these days of sorrow. Sorry I didn't get to meet Ben's immediate family.
Bill Rothlisberger
Myra Irwin
August 19, 2010
I was saddened to hear of Ben's passing. He and I were going to try to find Danny Gomez' resting place. I hope he found Danny. May you rest in peace sweet Ben. We need more good people like you on this earth.
Eva Cardenas Munguia
August 18, 2010
As a former classmate, I remember Ben as a very smart person who never boasted his intelligence. His passing is a major loss to the community. My condolences to his wife and family.
Charles, December 2005, Tucson
Cori Hoag
August 18, 2010
Cori Hoag
August 18, 2010
Condolences to Charles' family, friends, and colleagues. We are all going to miss his presence, kindness, good spirits, and professional expertise. He was a long-time member of the national and local SME chapter freely contributing of his time and donations to assist the local university mining engineering students. Rest in peace and God bless.
ALEX GARCIA
August 18, 2010
THOUGH I ONLY SERVED HIM AS A FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEE AT THE VA MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THE DOTEN FAMILY IN THEIR TIME OF LOSS MAY GOD PROTECT YOU IN THE FUTURE AND MAY CHARLES BE FOREVER BE IN PEACE IN HEAVEN, 'thank you for service to our country and are a true hero in my eyes. SEMPER FI
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