Ben was definitely a Lion in a Lion sandwich at the West Vale Yorkshire vets race 2014. From our Stainland Lions, Johnathan Taylor, Steve Hallam a few places in front. Sandy Gee, Steve Crowther 2 & 3 places behind. I finished in 22nd and I certainly remember Ben in this pack, cheering them all across the line.
Looking at Abbey Dash, London Marathon we were doing the same races a few years ago. I heard about his loss last year and was saddened, especially given how young he was. As for me, 33 hours after finishing London Marathon 2015 in in 2 hrs 59 I suffered a brain bleed causing a tonic clonic seizure. Eventually this was identified as a Glioblastoma IV and removed in November with all the Chemotherapy and Radiology, etc. since.
Going forwards, the positives of Ben to me are not just his running but the 8 years life since diagnosis. From my knowledge this is more by many multiples than any medical staff I have spoken to. I feel bad at times but when I look at how Ben was especially his achievements in BMX and athletics I see hope and a lot of good light ahead as positives. I am back out at parkrun doing it, showing it and thinking of Ben.
David Hutchings
Stainland Lions
David
27th May 2016
I knew Ben through work at Diamond H Controls Ltd in Norwich. he was a terrific guy and will be sadly missed. With deepest sympathy. David Manington
David
18th August 2015
I worked with Ben and we normally met at the kitchen during lunch time. One day I told him I feel that I have a problem in talking to him as he is so tall. Then I asked him, " What is the advantage for being a tall guy?". Ben replied that, " Being tall tend to attract women and that why I got my lovely wife now". Such a sweet guy :-) With our deepest sympathy, Park
Happy
4th August 2015