Dick and I got crossways a couple of times on here.
Then one day he pm'd me an I realized he wasn't such a bad guy. I wish I'd have got to know him better.
I would like to donate $50.00 to this site in his memory
and will donate $1.00 more for anyone else who donates
and posts it here up to 100 donations.
Dick I'm sorry we didn't meet.

Count me in for $50 too for a great friend and a great site....For anyone interested the oldgas paypal address is service@oldgas.com

I also donated $50 in Memory of Dick a great Guy. I already miss his emails and PM's they always brought a smile to my Face.

Sent a donation in DBs honor... Will miss his wit and knowledge.

Sent a payment as well . I will miss tuning in and seeing his posts, and 99% of time when I had a flashing red pm to open it was DB , with some sarcastic crazy joke or cartoon . You will be missed old buddy .

I also sent $50 to oldgas in memory of DB. That is my estimation on how many times he may have posted since his passing. He will be missed.....

I am also in for 50. Thanks for the site and the chance to know and meet DB through OG.
I was hoping this was a nightmare but the fact I am making a donation makes it (un)real. Miss the smoking Pug's comments!!

I'm in for $50. He left a positive impression on so many people. May his legacy in the hobby continue for generations!

Just sent a donation

I sent my donation as well

Another just sent.

Hello just sent a donation.

Thanks,
Rob

Just sent 5 donations. Thanks Jeff for the extra match! Mark

Jim or Member,
Can someone post the email address to donate to?
That would help a lot of members that want to do it via PayPal.
Thanks
Dan

Service@oldgas.com

Here it is, Dan:

Dan,it was posted.service@oldgas.com.Thanks.Mark

Wow i missed that one. Thanks for the help!!!
I am donating as well for a good ole grumpy friend. He made an impact in my life and on this site as well. I will miss him greatly. Weird not to see a flashing PM all the time with him writing to me.
Thanks
Dan

Some $$ sent.

Donation being sent from my family and Travis Mathes.

Done

Mine sent.

Count me in.

Donation sent....Thanks to DB for all the memories and to Jim for all you do for us.
Darin

Donation sent...God bless our dear friend!

I'm very grateful for the outpouring of memorial donations being made in the name of Dick Bennett. Your continuous support through eBay bids and occasional gifts keeps Oldgas.com going in solid financial shape. Actual need is greater in the short term with DB's family. I'll be contacting each of the memorial donors to see if they agree to forward their gift to Judy for use as needed. Whatever your decision, I'm honored to be part of a community who cares and acts on it.

I'm in.

Jim please forward my donation to Judy.

You are such a class act Jim.

Send mine to wherever the need is greatest. I would be honored to help DB's family.

Likewise, send mine where it is needed. Jim, I appreciate your offering to help distribute the gifts to Dicks family. Since most of us won't be privy to the final arrangements and memorials that might be set up it is great that you will be the administrator for us.....Gary

I will send my $150.00 tomorrow. Please send it to DB's family Jim. Thanks this is what makes this a great hobby is the outpouring of kindness you guys have shown.

Count us in Jim and use as needed.

Jim you can also forward my Donation to Judy.

Forward mine as well Jim to Miss Bennett . Thanks.

mine too

My donation can be used for DB's family as well. Thanks to all for their donations. I think this is a great idea!

Donation sent to Dick Bennett's memorial fund.

Donation sent.

Jim-- I just sent in 2 donations. One from me and the other from the Warden. Please forward them to Judy for us.
Thank you for doing this for the membership!

Me too!

Jim please forward my contribution to Mrs Bennett.

Jim, use mine to fill the greater need...

Jim, I would like to donate $100.00 to DB's family and $20.00 to Old Gas in DB's name.

You guys are going above and beyond. Keep it up.

Jim, please send mine on to the family as well....I was hoping there was something I could do to help directly in some small way.
Darin

Donation sent to family, thanks for the great site!!

Just sent donation to this paypal.


service@oldgas.com

Jim, Please forward mine to the family as well. Thanks OG

Please forward mine as well.

Thank You Jim and thank you OG. Just sent my Wife and My donation.

Jim - you can forward mine as well.

Jeff

Just sent a donation too, please use as needed.
Mark F

Sending a donation now. Use as needed also.

Sent donation. Use as needed also.

Donation sent to service@oldgas.com Please use as you see fit.

Rick

Good job guys!!

Just sent mine in....use it as you see fit...

Thanks Jim for taking this on. Use as needed.

Jim,

Contibution sent via PayPal. Please put it to its best use. Great site and great people, who could ask for more.

donation sent... use however you feel is best Jim. thanks for the site & thanks to DB for all of his teachings & humor!

Donation sent.

Jim,

I have sent a few donations. Please feel free to appropriate the funds to the greatest need.

The Stafford Family

Jim,

Just sent a donation in memory of DB. Please use as you see fit.

Tom.

I am overwhelmed by the generosity of the old gas members in their donations, outpouring of love, prayers, and respect, and wonderful comments for our friend Dick. Jim please sent my first donation to Judy and the second one that I just sent is for OldGas . Thank you for your willingness to help Judy out during this difficult time.

Rob

Jim- please do with mine what you think best. Thanks

Just to let you know, the total is nearing $3000 for Dick Bennett's widow, Judy. I'm amazed by all the small and large donations and all the kind words posted on the other DB topic. I guess I shouldn't be amazed as he apparently meant something special to many people. Thanks!

It feels a little like I'm sitting at the table at the end of the movie, "It's A Wonderful Life."

You mean like this?

Each man's life touches so many others. When he isn't around he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he? "It's a Wonderful Life"

I am sure there were plenty of members that donated without commenting on this thread as well. The generosity of this group in the time of need is by far the best anybody could dream of. I am proud to be a part of this group! Good job gang!!

Agreed Ryan…Its amazing isn't it?

Thanks to everyone for their donations. The total came to $3750. I'm sure Judy can put that to good use. And it will show that Dick Bennett really meant something to a whole bunch of people from all over. Significant donations were received from petro enthusiasts who did not post in this topic.

Thanks also for all the heartfelt words in the main Dick Bennett topic:
http://www.oldgas.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=564207

Jim, I just finished sending a donation that will round up that figure to an even $4000.00.

I'm also impressed by everyone's generosity and sincere heartfelt respect for our friend Dick BENNETT.