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Old 09-03-2021, 11:40am   #1
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hello. I wanted to let folks know that LTC Ben Dulling @GentleBen (GentleBen) passed away in his sleep last week. I know he attended many events as part of this forum and events outside of this community. He will be dearly missed by all those that knew him and loved him.
From speaking with his family, he has the honor of being interred at Arlington National Cemetery and I can share those details with those that would like to attend as they become available.


Ben Duling (LTC, U.S. Army, Retired)
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Old 09-03-2021, 11:41am   #2
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The way to go out.
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Old 09-03-2021, 11:44am   #3
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Old 09-03-2021, 11:45am   #4
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R.I.P. Ben. He was a good man and a great friend. I will miss him greatly. Drink a toast to his memory tonight…
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Old 09-03-2021, 11:50am   #5
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Old 09-03-2021, 11:54am   #6
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Old 09-03-2021, 11:54am   #7
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Oh, no. I’m sad to hear this.
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Old 09-03-2021, 11:54am   #8
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May you rest in peace.
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Old 09-03-2021, 11:55am   #9
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and add my to the list....
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Old 09-03-2021, 12:00pm   #11
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This is extremely sad news. Ben was one of two benefactors for my daughter during high school and college. He gave her a LOT of money over the years. He is dearly missed.
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Damn. Very sad to hear. Remember seeing him at the Barn Raisings.
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May he rest in peace and be blessed by God.
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For those interested maybe we can do a little corvette gathering at my house or go out to Dixie Bones. I think Ben would have liked that.
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Count me in. Either way
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R.I.P. Ben. He was a good man and a great friend. I will miss him greatly. Drink a toast to his memory tonight…
Perfect reason to pour a dram of 25 year Macallan.
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Condolences, he was a staple around here.
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Perfect reason to pour a dram of 25 year Macallan.
I just had a dram of 18 y/o Glenlivet.
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