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Melanie Ellaway (Sep 25, 2008)

Dearest Ben,How does one possibly begin to sum up what a truly amazing person you were. So many wonderful memories and only one regret since I met you all those years ago. We were both travelling the world however we never seemed to be on the same side. Please forgive me for loosing touch. It is so very easy to do but one I wish I hadn’t with you. What a package ….you had it all. That infectious laugh, the smile, the charm, the sincerity and that unbelievable zest for life.I have played over and over in my mind the wonderful times we and others shared together. The days at the beach, the Sunday afternoon drives just for something to do, the conversations, the get togethers and some of the other things that all you boys know what I am talking about however I refuse to mention. I do also have some memories of the tough times that all of us at some time or another endured. You were always the first to arrive and always the last to leave. A true friend and something that is so very rare to come by in this world.I will cherish these memories forever.Thank you for giving me the honour of being your friend.My sincerest condolences to all of Ben’s family and friends.Love to you alwaysMel

Fly Free

Ben Fly Free forever (Sep 12, 2008)

Benny my boy you have left such a big hole I my heart....You have gone way to soon. You are always inside me , I am always inside you......Fly Flee forever have a rig packed for me when I get there my Bro.....I'll bring the rest we'll need with me mate...Love you always........Bellie...xxoxoxx

Benny :)

Kylie Skinner (Sep 08, 2008)

Hey Benny :)
I've been missing your hugs and your massive cheeky-been-up -to-no-good smile, and it looks like im going to have to go without for even longer.
Man, I thought you were invincible! Your 21st B'day car accident, and how did you survive living with Mark for all those years!! even when he threw half a brick at you!!
I still can't believe the day that never was to suppose to come, has.....
Missing you

Ky xoxoxo

My Memory

Annette Spooner (Sep 03, 2008)

We first met Ben 8 years ago when we moved in next door to his grandparents Jim and Vi. Over the years seeing him when he would visit and at christams time was always a joyful experience. You are a beautiful person and you will be very sadly missed by many and remembered always.

We offer our support and send sympathy to Paul, Katherine, Mark, Lisa and Grandad Jim. From neighbours and friends Anet, Robert and baby Lachlan, McMichael St Maryville, Newcastle. RIP Ben.

My Memory

Leigh and Robyn (Aug 30, 2008)

We only knew you for a minute but were touched by your zest for life. We were so shocked today when reading our local paper The Gold Coast Bulletin seeing your picture and what had happened. You told us of your jump of Q1 and how you didn't get caught. We said how brave you were to try those things and you said you just loved it. We send our heartfelt condolences to your family and friends and hope that you are flying freely somewhere in the clouds.

Ben

Abi (Aug 28, 2008)

Ben was a wonderful guy who had one of the cheekiest and most infectious laughs I've ever heard. Ben was full of energy and life, and wherever he went he left a trail of smiles behind. We watched Ben blossom at work, always taking on bigger and better jobs as he got more experienced, and always keeping in touch no matter where he was in Australia or overseas.
My heart goes out to Ben's family, Lisa, and his many friends. I know that he loved and valued all of you, and I've listened with a smile on my face to years worth of stories and adventures.
Love abi x

MY MATE BENNY

Shane Daymond (Aug 27, 2008)

I will never forget the time i asked you how the rush felt,you drove me from valentine servo to warners bay on the bonnet of your panno with only your wiper arms to hold onto.,I will never forget these memories of parties surf and clubbing that made the bloke I knew.I hope the rush was worth it you crazy prick ,I`ll always cherish times spent with you benny you were always the highlight of anywhere you went. You shine bud RIP.
my deepest condolences go out to all of bens family
fly free buddy you will be dearly missed by all
your mate DAYMO (shane daymond)

Our wonderful nephew

Patricia (Aug 27, 2008)

Ben, you were always full of fun. Happy, smiling, carefree. Its so hard to understand that we'll never see that beautiful, infectious smile again . I'm so glad we caught up with you at Christmas. We had the most wonderful , happy time listening to all your amazing stories about where you'd been and what you were doing. And the photos! Your eyes were just on fire with delight when you showed us your pictures from your travels. Steve and Pete always looked forward to you coming to see us. They loved you too. We'll never forget you. We are devastated and will miss you forever. Jeff, Patricia, Steve & Pete xxxxxx

Thanks Ben.

Asher Zalchendler (Aug 26, 2008)

Thinking of you mate, wish we could have done some lobs together at Nagambie that time. So happy to have met you working in Melbourne earlier this year, we didn't get along at first but by the end of the day we were in a pub together. We shared a love of skydiving and it meant a lot when you said you were impressed with what we were doing in skydiving. Our friends in common, that we realised later on, they all worshiped you as a god of the good times. I'm so touched to have known you, you have been a inspiration since I met you.

My condolonces to Lisa and the Cannon family.

Blue Skies my friend. See you on the other side

Our Benny

Dannielle and Matt Silvester (Aug 26, 2008)

Well Benny you are a great mate who we have had many many crazy times with. Lets say it was NEVER boring with you around. I remember the very first jump you ever done, matt you and i drove to dropzone you tried so hard to get matt up there, that didnt happen. I remember matt and i just watching you in amazement thinking you have so much guts. From that day on you were hooked. As we drove away, you still buzzing we drove past a bungee jump and go cart place, you made us stop and turn back so you could have a go bungee jumping. We thought you were mad...but sure enough up you went and without hesitation off you went yahooing all the way down. We ended up at the entrance where you bought the little pendant on a black leather string and said that this is your memory of the perfect day, later (year or so) that pendant turned into the tattoo. I will treasure this day as i know it started something you were passionate about. Matt and I thank you always for our memories that we shared with you, you filled our hearts with love and we knew that no matter where each of us were we were only a phone call or an email away. Thanks for being our best man at our wedding we have since watched the wedding video with smiles on our faces and tears in our eyes. Benny we will miss you so very much, and will keep our memories so close to our hearts. Fly free now. All our love and please mind us a seat near you cause thats gunna be the party house. Love you.....Matt and Dan Ebony and Blake......p.s lucky we named our first born after you like you said...E-Benny....hahahah. XXXXX

Cen Bannon :)

Gaby Koloffon (Aug 26, 2008)

You are one of the funniest and sweetest person i've met in my life.
Used to call me Kaby Boloffon and find it hilarious when i called him Cen Bannon but pronounced in Spanish <Sen Bannon> as i am mexican. Met him 7 years ago in Germany and managed to always stay in touch even with the, at least, 10,000 km distance in between. You were right, we will see each other again, in the most beautiful place there is. My condolences to all his friends but specially Lisa and his family, he was a great person and will be missed by many but I am sure he wants all of us to smile again the way he showed us.

to a good old mate

clint cooper (Aug 26, 2008)

see ya mate, i'll always miss the good old days in the shed at my place, i'd wake up the next morning to find you gone- on your way to Cessnock to jump out of a perfectly good aeroplane, could never understand why you would do that! But everyone has a love for something and that is what you loved, you lived for it. will miss and love you always clinto/coops.

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