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Topic: Ben

Cunard Fan
First Class Passenger
Member # 7530

posted 06-27-2012 05:25 AM

I know that many of you are on facebook and might have seen the sad news, but for those of you who aren't, and since everyone here cares greatly about Ben it seem only right to tell you all with great sadness that Ben passed away yesterday, according to what is being said on facebook.

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DAMBROSI2
First Class Passenger
Member # 35998

posted 06-27-2012 07:06 AM

I'm very sad to learn about this, my heart goes out to his family. He was so wonderful. I'm going to miss his presence here.

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NAL
First Class Passenger
Member # 1102

posted 06-27-2012 07:22 AM

Yes, very, very sad. Always a pity when someone so young passes. May he rest in peace!

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 06-27-2012 07:26 AM

I'm lost for words. I'm so sorry for his family.

Did anyone know him well enough to write a little tribute to him and tell us something about his short life?

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Linerrich
First Class Passenger
Member # 4864

posted 06-27-2012 07:31 AM

So sad, he was only 42, would have turned 43 in November. We wish him a "Bon Voyage": may he find peace and comfort.

Rich

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Globaliser
First Class Passenger
Member # 4153

posted 06-27-2012 08:04 AM

I'm very sad to hear this news. Rest in peace, Ben - and may time bring comfort to all your family and friends.

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dmwnc1
Cruise Director
Member # 3785

posted 06-27-2012 08:05 AM

I didn't actually know Ben. Never met him. But this sad news put a lump in my throat the size of a softball. I am sure he touched the lives of many people around the world, and his shared knowledge of Dutch cruise history enlightened us all. Cruise Talk has lost a long valued member and friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to family and loved ones.

Rest in Peace Ben.

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desirod7
First Class Passenger
Member # 1626

posted 06-27-2012 08:47 AM

May he rest in peace

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linerguy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4289

posted 06-27-2012 09:36 AM

Terrible news indeed.

Over the last few years Ben and I had a few dealings through Ebay: he bought several Holland America items off me (there's a shocker!). He was always very cordial and polite...a totally joyous soul.

We need more like him in this world.

-Russ

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joe at travelpage
Administrator
Member # 622

posted 06-27-2012 11:59 AM

So sorry to hear of Ben's passing. He was a kind and caring person who will be missed by many. Sail on...

-Joe

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Frosty 4
First Class Passenger
Member # 5826

posted 06-27-2012 12:20 PM

Sad as we have lost a member of our CTers family. Now Ben has smooth sailing and quiet waters.
Frosty 4

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Neil - Ex P & O & PRINCESS CRUISES
First Class Passenger
Member # 5641

posted 06-27-2012 12:36 PM

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Very sorry to read that Ben has passed away.

My thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.

He will be greatly missed on here.

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Linerrich
First Class Passenger
Member # 4864

posted 06-27-2012 12:59 PM

Here's a photo from Ben's FB page--I like to think that he's either waving us good-bye, or beckoning us to come along as he's off on a new adventure:

Ben van Zeijl, 1969-2012

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linerguy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4289

posted 06-27-2012 03:26 PM

Lovely.....thanks Rich.
-Russ

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 06-27-2012 03:42 PM

My condolences to Ben's family and friends. It was Ben who gave me the idea to share ship related videos on the internet. He will be dearly missed.

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NAL
First Class Passenger
Member # 1102

posted 06-27-2012 03:46 PM

Diane Earl (sympatico) from Toronto has asked me to add this here: I send my deepest sympathy to
Ben's family and friends. Diane is having computer problems.

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Johan
First Class Passenger
Member # 4458

posted 06-27-2012 04:12 PM

He was one of the most frequent contributors here, always on the defense for HAL. May he rest in peace on the eternal oceans. J

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LeBarryboat
First Class Passenger
Member # 5308

posted 06-27-2012 05:17 PM

I first read of this on Facebook as well. I was very sad to hear this news. Ben was a very likable guy, he loved ships, particularly Holland America Line. Thanks for sharing your life with us here on CruiseTalk...you will be missed.
Barry

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jeremya
First Class Passenger
Member # 5699

posted 06-27-2012 06:22 PM

I offer my condolences as well. He was a distinguished contributor to our community and will be missed.

Eternal rest grant him and may perpetual light shine upon him.

Bon Voyage Ben...

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Tim Agg
First Class Passenger
Member # 3185

posted 06-27-2012 11:18 PM

I always appreciated his commentary and will miss him.

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sympatico
First Class Passenger
Member # 797

posted 06-28-2012 05:04 PM

Computer back up and running, thank goodness.

There's another picture of Ben on HAL's BLOG and a nice comment from one of the Moderators.

May he rest in peace. He was such a dear man.

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 06-28-2012 05:19 PM

Pam Massey is deeply saddened by these devastating news which reached her while away from home. She asked me to pass on her condolences to Ben's family and friends.

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 06-28-2012 06:43 PM

I will also miss Ben's contributions to CT as well as his enthusiasm for for all-things HAL

. I imagine him taking long voyages on ss Nieuw Amsterdam, Statendam (1929) and Maasdam to a far away places. RIP Ben.

[ 06-28-2012: Message edited by: lasuvidaboy ]

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desirod7
First Class Passenger
Member # 1626

posted 06-28-2012 07:36 PM

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Garnett
First Class Passenger
Member # 6346

posted 06-28-2012 08:01 PM

God bless you Ben.

Garnett

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