Smitty was in a motorcycle accident along with his wife. He was hit by a car doing about 40 mph. He was thrown off of the bike (no helmet - of course - but what would you expect) and went down the block having most of his body turned into a human raspberry and I think he said he broke some ribs. He spent 10 days in the hospital but is now home. His wife got scraped knees. The bike was totaled and even split in half. The other guy had no insurance.
I found that out last night when I called Smitty to tell him about Benny having passed away. I know at least most of you know about Benny already but if you did not he passed away on Monday after a short bout of complications due to diabetes. He will be laid out at George Werst funeral parlor on Cooper Avenue this afternoon and tonight, burial tomorrow. The old gang is not as big as it used to be and we are spread thin those of us who remain - so it would be nice of you to show up and pay your respects if at all possible.
Please pass on this email ASAP as time is running short to pay respects for Benny.
As for Smitty, if you call him , make him laugh. That should help his ribs heal quicker! If you need his number, let me know.
Those of you who have email addresses for others from the Oval, please forward them to me. Thanks.
Oh, if Smitty's pic does not come out, let me know and I will resend it.
All the best,
Glenn B
I found that out last night when I called Smitty to tell him about Benny having passed away. I know at least most of you know about Benny already but if you did not he passed away on Monday after a short bout of complications due to diabetes. He will be laid out at George Werst funeral parlor on Cooper Avenue this afternoon and tonight, burial tomorrow. The old gang is not as big as it used to be and we are spread thin those of us who remain - so it would be nice of you to show up and pay your respects if at all possible.
Please pass on this email ASAP as time is running short to pay respects for Benny.
As for Smitty, if you call him , make him laugh. That should help his ribs heal quicker! If you need his number, let me know.
Those of you who have email addresses for others from the Oval, please forward them to me. Thanks.
Oh, if Smitty's pic does not come out, let me know and I will resend it.
All the best,
Glenn B
"Benny was a good man. Never hurt anyone and always had a smile for you. He will be missed."
Our thoughts are with Janice and the family.
Dom
