Col. Ben Stone passes.

[Airrace]

My condolences to his family and friends. He will be sadly missed by all form CAP.

[Eclipse]

Posted on volunteer now:  http://capvolunteernow.com/todays_features.cfm/stone_cap_charter_member_dies?show=news&newsID=6017



I just wish they had a link to larger photos.

[James Shaw]

Jackie and the Family wanted to express thanks for all of those who attended the service. Col. Hughes did a great job. The rest of the family enjoyed the stories of how Ben impacted so many lives.

Stories and pictures were great, the people were even better.

[ColonelJack]

Jim ...

I want to add that your words about Ben were simply magnificent, and reminded us all in attendance how much we would miss him.  As I told you there, you did a great job.

As a side note, when Col. Greene was telling the anecdote about Ben coming into a group at the 1988 SLS at Robins AFB and "straightening people out," I looked over at Nancy Bailey and said, "I remember that!  It happened in the Personnel class I was teaching!"  Incredible.  I recalled Ben's every word, just as Don Greene was talking about it.  It made an impact on me, too.

Great job, my friend.  And it was a true pleasure meeting you; I just wish it didn't have to be under the circumstances.

Jack