Rest in Peace Mr. Benson

03-15-2018, 07:42 PM

Thank you sir to all that you did for the city and the team. He will be missed

RIP Mr Benson

OldMaid · 03-15-2018, 07:45 PM

skymike · 03-15-2018, 08:20 PM

Rest in Peace Mr. Benson, yes.
A good man. A good Catholic. Say Hello to Heaven.

I remember, when he bought the Saints in 85. There was the threat that someone else would buy them, and move them to Jacksonville, or I thought, (but was wrong,) Chicago. Back then, I was working in NWLA, and I thought I was the only Saints fan in Lousiana. I wanted to throw a party, when the sale happened. Of course, the Benson Boogie endeared him to all of us.

He nearly ran over me in his golf cart with Mrs. Gayle, at training camp in Mississippi, and looked a little startled. He was prob. a little skittish after all
the stuff following the Storm, and I told him, "Mr. Benson, we're sure glad to have you here." He smiled back, "Im glad to be here too." very warmly.

-- Listening to WWL's discussion of him tonight.

AsylumGuido · 03-15-2018, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by skymike

Rest in Peace Mr. Benson, yes.
A good man. A good Catholic. Say Hello to Heaven.

I remember, when he bought the Saints in 85. There was the threat that someone else would buy them, and move them to Jacksonville, or I thought, (but was wrong,) Chicago. Back then, I was working in NWLA, and I thought I was the only Saints fan in Lousiana. I wanted to throw a party, when the sale happened. Of course, the Benson Boogie endeared him to all of us.

He nearly ran over me in his golf cart with Mrs. Gayle, at training camp in Mississippi, and looked a little startled. He was prob. a little skittish after all
the stuff following the Storm, and I told him, "Mr. Benson, we're sure glad to have you here." He smiled back, "Im glad to be here too." very warmly.

-- Listening to WWL's discussion of him tonight.

Love, because there isn't a love imoji option, brother.

He brought so much to our Saints culture and to the city of New Orleans and the state of Louisiana.

jlouhill · 03-15-2018, 08:34 PM

A truly sad day for the Black and Gold. We have lost a great one.

hitta · 03-15-2018, 08:44 PM

Tbh I didn't think him passing would affect me that much. I was wrong. I'm quite sad about it. There's a lot of memories of the Saints that I associate with him.

Cruize · 03-15-2018, 08:57 PM

RIP Mr. Benson.

Ashley · 03-15-2018, 09:11 PM

RIP, and thank you

Pete · 03-15-2018, 10:04 PM

I've been dreading this day for a long time..
Special season right around the corner no doubt.

Rest in Peace Mr.B

Hope the boys make em' proud..

Sad day reguardless

Euphoria · 03-15-2018, 10:05 PM

RIP TOM BENSON...
I was impressed and amazed by him twice I met him. Once when I was in training camp in LaCrosse with Jim Mora. Another time in New Orleans on the pracitce field. He got out of the cart and came toss the ball wtih us... lol. Good man. Going to be missed. I guess I will wear my gear tomorrow in honor of him.

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skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: Rest in Peace Mr. Benson Rest in Peace Mr. Benson, yes. A good man. A good Catholic. Say Hello to Heaven. I remember, when he bought the Saints in 85. There was the threat that someone else would buy them, and move them to Jacksonville, or I thought, (but was wrong,) Chicago. Back then, I was working in NWLA, and I thought I was the only Saints fan in Lousiana. I wanted to throw a party, when the sale happened. Of course, the Benson Boogie endeared him to all of us. He nearly ran over me in his golf cart with Mrs. Gayle, at training camp in Mississippi, and looked a little startled. He was prob. a little skittish after all the stuff following the Storm, and I told him, "Mr. Benson, we're sure glad to have you here." He smiled back, "Im glad to be here too." very warmly. -- Listening to WWL's discussion of him tonight. foreverfan, AsylumGuido, SmashMouth and 1 others like this.

03-15-2018, 08:25 PM	#34
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,200	Re: Rest in Peace Mr. Benson Originally Posted by skymike Rest in Peace Mr. Benson, yes. A good man. A good Catholic. Say Hello to Heaven. I remember, when he bought the Saints in 85. There was the threat that someone else would buy them, and move them to Jacksonville, or I thought, (but was wrong,) Chicago. Back then, I was working in NWLA, and I thought I was the only Saints fan in Lousiana. I wanted to throw a party, when the sale happened. Of course, the Benson Boogie endeared him to all of us. He nearly ran over me in his golf cart with Mrs. Gayle, at training camp in Mississippi, and looked a little startled. He was prob. a little skittish after all the stuff following the Storm, and I told him, "Mr. Benson, we're sure glad to have you here." He smiled back, "Im glad to be here too." very warmly. -- Listening to WWL's discussion of him tonight. Love, because there isn't a love imoji option, brother. He brought so much to our Saints culture and to the city of New Orleans and the state of Louisiana. SmashMouth and OldMaid like this.

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jlouhill 500th Post Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Denton, Tx. Posts: 692	Re: Rest in Peace Mr. Benson A truly sad day for the Black and Gold. We have lost a great one. SmashMouth and CharityMike like this.

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Pete • Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Patterson, LA Posts: 1,753	Re: Rest in Peace Mr. Benson I've been dreading this day for a long time.. Special season right around the corner no doubt. Rest in Peace Mr.B Hope the boys make em' proud.. Sad day reguardless SmashMouth, skymike, OldMaid and 1 others like this.

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