I want to be like Ben!

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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 01:34 PM
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As I think of Ben and those who have shown their respect for the way he lived his life, I am reminded of a great movie line.

"You make me want to be a better man."
Jack Nicholson

Thanks for setting the pace Chuck.
 
Old Jun 6, 2005 | 02:53 PM
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 05:06 PM
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I went for a ride in Ben's CGT last Saturday. Seeing Ben's enjoyment of sharing his passion of driving - not worrying about the little rocks that were hitting the car as we went for a spirited run, made me realize that sometimes, I let my car own me rather than me owning the car. On the way home, I found myself driving my car a little harder, not worrying about how dirty it was or if a rock chipped it, and truly learned to "enjoy" my car all over again - you see, I was one of the typical "oh no, there is dirt on my car" type of enthusiasts...that changed within a 15 minute ride with Ben.

I love your story Chuck, it's nice to see how much of an impact Ben's had on our lives, and how we're changing as a result of his influence...
 
Old Jun 6, 2005 | 06:24 PM
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Chuck, I love your story.

I know its not a CGT but my dad has a Delorean and he loves to share his car with people. He has always let people sit in it and take them for rides.

It really does make someones day when they have a experience like sitting in a carrera GT. I know if any CGT owner let me sit in their car I would have the biggest grin in the world and then go brag to all my friends about it.
 
Old Jun 6, 2005 | 07:35 PM
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Thanks for sharing Chuck and thanks for sharing your amazing car with the public. A nice tribute in Ben's memory...
 
Old Jun 6, 2005 | 08:10 PM
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Incredible. Thanks Chuck. The inspiration Ben has left behind is a chain reaction to all our futures. We are all blessed.
 
Old Jun 6, 2005 | 08:17 PM
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Thata Baby Chuck!! In the spirit of giving, That's how Ben did it and now you can create your own legacy. Thanks for doing that Brother!! God Bless you and continue on!!! Regards, Kenny
 
Old Jun 6, 2005 | 08:27 PM
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This is what I want to hear, thanks Chuck.
 
Old Jun 6, 2005 | 08:30 PM
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Thats great Chuck. My friends dad got a CGT a few months ago. He let me go to the dealer with him when it arrived, and I could not get the grin off my face for days . Its amazing how just letting someone sit in or even just look at your car can sometimes make their day, and yours. You should get that car out as much as you can. Share it with everyone and everyone will be happy, especially you.
 
Old Jun 6, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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My dream is to become rich and share my cars with everyone else. It was because of other people and their cars that my passion for cars grew. Id like to be just like ben. Go to car shows in a car offer rides, rev for people do what ever you know.

Hopefully when im older id like to start a nieghborhood car show where ever i live to i dont know maybe raise money for a playground or park. Just wishful thinking. I hope i can atleast get the car to share with people.
 
Old Jun 6, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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good job chuck! Now, do you wanna come up to Toronto and share with me?
 
Old Jun 6, 2005 | 09:32 PM
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Great job Chuck! I'm sure that memory of sitting in such a great vehicle with remain with those people for years to come!
 
Old Jun 6, 2005 | 10:55 PM
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Good Job Chuck. Its easy to know WHAT Ben did. Its hard to DO what he did. He did it easily without pretense. You made many people happy today. There are probably kids lives that you changed today, just by sharing. Think about it- just by sharing!!! Some teenager or boy met you and said they want to be like you Chuck. In that, you were being like Ben. We should all do so.
 
Old Jun 6, 2005 | 11:37 PM
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Great story here.
 
Old Jun 7, 2005 | 08:55 AM
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Wow! Awesome thing to do....Ben was smiling down on you during the show!

Keep up the good work!

Ben gave me a ride in the mountains andI was hsocked at his level of kindness and being one of the guys even with all of his money....He was a great guy and we all can all learn to be more giving of our time to those who look up to us!!!!!!!!!!!!

Be proud of your accomplishments.....
 


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