SoCal 6speeders:

I apologize for the multiple threads...today is a very confusing day.

I would like to propose a vigil for Ben Keaton on Saturday, June 4 @ 7 AM. As you know, Ben's wonderful life was unexpectedly cut short in an accident today. He went by the username: ben, lj.

Ben was perhaps the most respected member of this board. His knowledge of Porsche and cars in general really helped to bring legitimacy to 6speedonline. He was a great person both on and off the board. In the time I knew him, he was always positive and happy.

As some of you may know, Ben was scheduled to be at Crystal Cove this weekend with his wife and baby. I propose that we meet at Crystal Cove on Saturday to grieve and reflect on the great contributions this man made to our lives. We are better for having known him in both a virtual and real sense.

I have been in phone contact with friends that are very close to Ben and they are overwhelmed by the outpouring of condolences on this board. I am keeping them apprised of our intentions on Saturday at CC. After the vigil, the crew will take a controlled drive down PCH in honor of Ben. We will have some form of distinguishing tag (i.e. commemorative sticker, etc) to place on the cars.

If you plan on attending, please reply to this post. I know his wife would be so happy to see a great turnout in honor of a great man.

Ben died doing what he loved. He spent many hours on this board with us. He will be deeply missed.

Meeting Place @ 6:30 AM on Saturday at Irvine Starbucks (we will drive to CC together after to ensure we park in the same area). If you can't make it to the Starbucks, just meet us at CC:

Alton Square - Irvine
5365-B Alton Parkway
Irvine CA, 92604
United States


Thomas

 

Thomas,
Can you find out how we can send flowers, etc.. to his wife and daughter?

As many of us are not in SoCal.

 

Ill Definately try and make it.

 

I hope you do the vigil. Though I am 3000 miles away, having it on my birthday will be in an odd way, comforting. I hope someone will take photos so those of us not in CA can be there in spirit and see it.

Cole -- I will post any information when I learn of it.

 

I will try my best to make this happen. I will be speaking with close family friends tomorrow.

Thomas

 

Thanks, guys.

 

GT3Scott:

He spoke often of you. We will take many pictures and share our positive thoughts with you. In the short time I knew him, he was always fond of you.

Even though you guys are not there in person, we will feel your presence.

By the way, getting a B-Day card from Ben was just his style.

Thomas

 

Thomas, I have never been to Crystal Cove, but I will come down for this.

 

ben was a great guy, i remembered that he came looking for me in s.d. if i still wanted taht ride.. he even askedn me if i knew joe/barebones.. and i said taht was me... i was embarrased at first but he had teh car running and ready togo...

ben gave me one of the best experiences i had ..

RIP BEn

you were "teh" MAN!

yes T im there on sat..

 

scott,

me and albert (bumble996 ) will try our best to take pics and capture the vigil....

in hopes that our friends from other parts of the country and the world would be able to share the vigil with us...

 

Thanks guys. This still isn't sinking in...

 

If i can contribute to this in any way possible, please let me know.

 

I will be there.

I made this little modest avatar to remember Ben, feel free to use it.

 

Thomas,

Perhaps you can find out what charities were Ben supporting. That's one way for some here to express their support in his name.

 

Collin:

I will be speaking with close friends tomorrow and I will bring this up. As soon as I find out any information on this I will let you know.

It's going to be tough sleeping tonight.

Thomas