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Wow! What a shocker to log on tonight and read this news. As one of the newbies Dick always had time for me and my silly questions. One time I told him my dad's name was Dick also.....you know where that lead to. I am going to miss his little DB'isms each day. What a huge loss. Great guy and even better friend. God Bless Dick and Prayers to Dick's family. Mike
Collecting Conoco, Gates Rubber & Tires, B.F. Goodrich, Cliff Brice, Vickers, Mobil, National Refining Co., Philco, Ma Bell and Pikes Peak Hill Climb!
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Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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I'm shocked to hear this.
R.I.P. Dick.
Scott Shipers WANTED: quart picture cans
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I hate to have just learned this, though he was a pill sometimes, he will be GREATLY missed here. He and I worked together to come up with the Veeder Root decals, and the sarcastic wit..!!!! Dang I hate to hear this. He is an ICON lost, the old guard is dying off. I hope you are having a beer you old bass turd Dick 'Ol buddy !!!!
Veeder Root Rebuilds.....since 1987 Veeder Root Identification CD Gas Pump Clock Repair jkyocom@bellsouth.net
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Rest in peace Mr. Bennett Prayers to his family and may you find peace as well during these times...
Always looking for Frontier and Beeline items.
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The world lost a great guy and OUR Hobby Lost a LEGEND! Rest In Peace DB! May your tombstone be shaped like a Gas Pump!! Prayers for the Family! ~God Bless~
Tom 219-778-3155 signchaser@comcast.net Looking for early wolfshead signs and hoosier pete signs or globes
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wow when i joined a few years ago and didn't know much he helped me a lot we chatted here all the time, gonna miss his funny comments on here. rest easy marky
collect jenney, independent oil co. , underhay oil co , valora motor oil and other massachusetts brands.
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I can't believe it either, just had the emails here on a couple subjects. I know many people had strong feelings one way or another, but he was always extremely helpful to myself and friends of mine. As said a wealth of info that most of us will never know or what to know. Man I just can't believe it !! I am so sorry and hope that his family will take hart in the fact that so many of us appreciated him and his help.
Craig
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Sad news for sure, R.I.P, prayers to family .
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What a Shock! I met Dick a couple of years ago at IG.My kind of guy! Honest and to the point and a wealth of knowledge.He will be sorely missed on this site. RIP Dick!
Robert
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Sad news; his knowledge and passion for the hobby will be missed! Prayers to his family and friends. Didn't get a chance to meet DB in person, but shared many a PM.
R.I.P.
Buying: Polarine / Red Crown Gasoline Globes and Signs, Early Chevrolet & United Motors Signs, and 1910's through 1940's Gas & Oil Signs.
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To a freind and mentor. MR. DICK BENNETT you will be missed. Thank you for the vast amount of knowledge you have shared with me thru out the years. My Condolences to Judy and freinds. R.I.P.
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this place wont be the same without him. many will agree. Rest in peace Db.
collecting standard oil items Tim Flannery
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It just never seems real, or even possible, when this sort of thing happens. Dick was such a lively character....a significant influence to the Old Gas family.
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RIP Dick....the site won't be the same without you
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wow... literally thought it was a joke until about the third post. sad to hear the news. I literally exchanged 10 PMs with him just yesterday. Sorry I never got to meet him in person... always enjoyed the chats we were able to have thru this site. He answered a lot of my first questions when I started getting into pumps. very sorry to hear the news
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