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21 Dec 2006, 19:15 (Ref:1797026) | #1 | ||
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Neil Benfield Sad News
I just had the very bad news that Neil Benfield the driving force behind the Borough 19 Motor Club has died today. Neil will be sadly missed by all, condolences to his family and friends, our thoughts are with you.
This is a great loss to motorsport and also on a personal level. Graham. |
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21 Dec 2006, 20:12 (Ref:1797063) | #2 | ||
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Yes, this is very sad news. A true gentleman.
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21 Dec 2006, 20:29 (Ref:1797083) | #3 | ||
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yes indeed, a sad loss all round
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21 Dec 2006, 20:41 (Ref:1797094) | #4 | |
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That's sad news, he was a nice chap.
My sympathies to his friends and family. |
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21 Dec 2006, 20:48 (Ref:1797096) | #5 | ||
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Condolences from Goldthorp senior and junior. Neil was a true gent and will be greatly missed.
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21 Dec 2006, 23:52 (Ref:1797240) | #6 | |
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I know Neil had been ill for some time, but he seemed to be dealing with it so well. Graham, I'll pm you for info. a very nice man and fellow B19 Committee Member my thoughts are with his wife and family at this awful time.
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22 Dec 2006, 10:15 (Ref:1797474) | #7 | |
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Very sad news indeed.
Neil did so much for Borough 19 motor club and motor sport in the south east. He will be sorely missed. Andrew Cherry |
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22 Dec 2006, 10:59 (Ref:1797554) | #8 | ||
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Very sad news a great loss to motorsport
R.I.P. Neil. BB.... |
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22 Dec 2006, 13:03 (Ref:1797651) | #9 | ||
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I haven't known Neil for very long but he was a great guy and always had time for a natter when he was stewarding our meetings.
He will be sadly missed. Thoughts are with Rosie and the rest of his family. RIP Neil. |
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22 Dec 2006, 20:59 (Ref:1797943) | #10 | ||
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A great loss to all. we will miss him
R.I.P Neil Sarah & Phil Shed |
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23 Dec 2006, 10:21 (Ref:1798197) | #11 | |
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Very sad news, Neil was always one of the first to welcome me back to race on numerous occasions. He will be sorely missed be a great many people. Condolances to Neils family and Rip to Neil who was one of the nicest officials I have ever known.
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23 Dec 2006, 12:43 (Ref:1798279) | #12 | |
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Very sad to hear of this, knew of Neil through SDMC. Best wishes and condolences to his family.
RIP. |
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24 Dec 2006, 10:55 (Ref:1798699) | #13 | |
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my condolances to Neils family
He will be sadly missed A true gentleman in all ways to us both. Andy and Petrina Wickens |
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