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Memorial created 10-7-2008 by
martha martinez
Benjamin David Shipp
February 10 1979 - November 1 2003

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03-09-2010 7:43 PM -- By: Grant Wickham,  From: Iowa/California  

Dear Ben,

Hey Buddy! I am here to say hi and to show some love. I am sorry to hear that the Lord took you from us so soon. I cried when Angee told me that you had passed on. Your my friend and I wont ever forget how cool you were. I remember you as being fun, caring and alway had a great sense of humor. You were always nice to Angee and for that I am grateful. Remember when you used to come talk to me and my wife when you were a kid and we would give you all the change in our pockets? The look of happiness on your face just made our day. All the other neighborhood kids would want some, but I would say," nope! this change is just for Ben." I wish I could have been there to pay my respects, Buddy. Im sorry i wasn't. Rest in peace and one day we will meet again in heaven and i will have 2 pockets full of change just for you. Take care my friend.

Grant  (aka..Angee's dad)


03-09-2010 12:53 AM -- By: majal semine,  From: texas  

 your mom loves you so much david...


02-18-2010 5:38 PM -- By: Angee Reeves-Henderson,  From: Iowa/California  

Ben,

Im sorry I wasn't there for you buddy. I truely miss you alot. I remember when we were kids, you always were so nice to me. Even when the other kids were mean. You were always such a great friend and a genuinely nice person. People who know you are truley blessed to know you and have you in their lives. I know i am blessed. Ben, you always knew how to make me laugh. There wasn't ever a dull moment when you,amber and i would hang out together. I remember also when my mom and dad would drop me off at my grandma's house and you would come say hi to my dad and ask if i wanted to play trucks or play wrestling with your figurines, and my dad would give me a dollar for a snack and he would give you all his change in his pocket. He always made sure he had change in his pocket to give you when he would go to my grandmas. Ben, i know your in heaven with God now, but your also still in my heart. My dad sends his love and spare change to you. :-) Rest in peace good buddy. And Happy Belated Birthday! Love ya!


02-10-2010 1:42 PM -- By: Myra,  From:  

Martha Your tribute to Ben is filled with so much love. I did not finished reading about Ben but will later today. The first thing I noticed about Ben is that he was born and passed away the same years as my Jeffrey. I am so sorry for the pain that you are going through and wish I could ease it for both of us. May you be comforted today. Hugs

Happy Birthday Ben

 


12-16-2009 5:35 PM -- By: Kathleen,  From: White Lake, MI  

You are in my thoughts dearest Ben. Your mother is a wonderful person and loves you more every single day that you are not here. I know that you are with Ed and that you brought your mom and I together for a wonderful friendship. I thank you for that Ben. Your mom and I have much in common and need this friendship as we go on without you and Ed here with us. Stay close to your mom and keep giving her those special signs that she cherishes so much! You are a CHAMPION Ben.  

Love,

KathleenEdsMom


11-19-2009 1:05 PM -- By: KathleenEdsMom,  From: White Lake, MI  

 I forgot to tell you that one of the poems you have on Ben's page is the one I chose for Edwards funeral cards......Don't Stand at My Grave and Weep.......Sending love and hugs to you Martha!!!

KathleenEdsMom


11-19-2009 1:02 PM -- By: KathleenEdsMom,  From: White, Lake, MI  

 Hi Ben!! I am sorry it took me so long to get here to say hello and to thank your mom for visiting Edwards page.

Dear Martha,

Thank you for the wonderful note when you visited Ed's page. I know it has been months since you were there...Thank you from my heart for your loving kindness. Our boys are so wonderful aren't they? I now know another angel that Ed is with in heaven...Ben!! I strongly believe that every connection made is a sign that they are together in heaven! I hope that he sends you signs like my Edward does!! I know that you miss him and love him more each day, just as I miss my angel. What a handsome son you have! And such a great smile.....Sending a smile and a big hug to you Martha! If you even want to talk, my e-mail is KathleenEdsMom@gmail.com.......

Love,

KathleenEdsMom


11-02-2009 10:37 PM -- By: Amanda Struthers,  From: Iowa  

You were in my prayers yesterday.  Your mom has helped me find hope, she is such a strong woman. She loves you so very much!


11-01-2009 3:25 PM -- By: Christina Stabp,  From: Pennsylvania  

Thinking of you and your mom today, Ben. You are well loved and sorely missed. Give your mom some signs today. Hugs for you.


11-01-2009 11:04 AM -- By: Myra,  From:  

Thinking of you today Martha and sending you a hug

 


11-01-2009 9:38 AM -- By: MARIA,  From:  

Hi Martha, I said a prayer for you & Ben thismorning. As I read his memorial I thought I was reading something I had written. My heart goes out to you because I walked in your shoes most of the time. God give you strength & courage. May He also put a smile on your face as you remember all your joyful memories of your Ben. God bless you & keep you in the palm of His hands. In the Catholic faith today is all Saints Day. How fitting God would call home Ben on this date.  Blessings Always  Maria

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09-27-2009 9:37 PM -- By: Shirley M.,  From: Michigan  

 Ben, your mom needs a hug. She's going through so much right now. My heart cried for her, reading her post on HHH. She should never have been treated like that. And who ever stole the items from her car, is just rotten. They should know better.

Ben send her a hug of comfort, and an angel kiss.

With love,

Shirley/Mark's mamamole


06-27-2009 1:37 AM -- By: Susie,  From: Tucson, AZ  

Martha: Thank you so much for visiting Destin's website.

By the way, the song you commented on is "Butterfly" by Pete Droge.

I am so sorry for your loss, but what a beautiful memorial and web site you have set up as a tribute to Ben.

Even though our stories are so different, there are also similarities. We both struggled to keep our sons with us as long as God allowed. And you're right, it would never be enough. I'm sure Destin would have had developmental problems, but I could only hope that I would have been as strong and determined as you have been to help him live a productive life.

I felt so validated after reading your section on "signs", since I've been thinking of adding a similar section to Destin's site. I don't think it's our imagination or something we create in our mind to comfort us. I truly believe it's our angels' way of telling us they're by our side. And I found it interesting that your symbol of comfort for Ben is the dragonfly, and ours for Destin is the butterfly.

Thank you again.

Susie, Mama to Angel Destin

06-23-2009 7:12 PM -- By: Karen Larson,  From: desmoines,Iowa  

I think about u often Ben and all the little things we done together and how you and I and Mario use to laugh at silly stuff.  Me and your mom are still best friends and still hang out together...LOVE YOU....... and...MISS YOU......  KAREN

 


06-08-2009 6:15 PM -- By: Marion,  From: Belton,Mo  

Martha,

Your Bens pages are beautiful, I have no words .

Marion~Mom to Angel Beni 2.11.87-3.7.09 & Angel Alex 12.31.84-3.7.02~


06-01-2009 4:58 PM -- By: ,  From:  

Such a beautiful tribute to your Son, And I so understand what you say about your feelings, I could not as a mother that shares this pain of loss put it better,

Cindy Mom to Angel Eric


06-01-2009 4:57 PM -- By: Cindy,  From: White Lake Mi  


05-30-2009 6:42 PM -- By: Rocky & Darlene,  From: Waverly,Iowa  

Rocky  says i miss him too! But he in the place God   brought  him and we stiill praise Him.


05-11-2009 12:27 AM -- By: Rhonda (Mom Of Shanon),  From: Georgia  

What a beautiful website you have created for your precious Ben. It is so easy to tell how very much you loved him and still do! My heart aches with you my friend, it really does.

We will be with our children again one day. Believe that, they are not gone to us forever.

Big huge hugs,

Rhonda


04-26-2009 1:04 PM -- By: Dj French,  From: Ar  

I have been visiting Benjamin this am. My prayers are with you. I ill be making his eternal flame and will email it to u when I get it on the page. Hugs, Dj


02-10-2009 5:50 PM -- By: Jaq'AngelJonathanPiper,  From:  

Happy Birthday in heaven AngelBenjamin^i^.......May god bless your family till you are once again united.


01-31-2009 10:45 PM -- By: Destiny,  From: Iawo  

B is for brillant,You have a vary smart mind.E is for exalent,You have a exalent mind.N is for we will never not love you.


01-17-2009 2:03 AM -- By: destiny,  From: iowa  

Dear unceal ben,I miss you a lot but I am happy for you. you are in a better place know.Now you don't have to sufer any more.You are in god's wonderful calase know I love you and I always  well  love you.


12-11-2008 10:18 PM -- By: niki,  From: australia  

Thank you for sharing his life with us and for the words of comfort you share here from one mummy to another who misses her son every day. God speed Ben, say hi to maxx for me.


11-22-2008 5:56 PM -- By: Rick Lainson,  From: Des Moines,Iowa  

you are in my prayers Ben, The world misses you but Heaven is rejoycing with you there..


10-25-2008 6:06 PM -- By: Maria (Liesenfelt) ,  From: Corona, CA  

Martha, this is a beautiful site.  Quite an emotional song.  I know it well.  The pic of Amber and Ben bring back so many great memories!

Love to you.  May your memories grow sweeter!

Maria

 


10-19-2008 11:36 PM -- By: Cindy Smith,  From: Pierre, South Dakota  

this is absoltey the best thing i have seen. I only wish that i had a memorial page for my anthony....the key ring will always be etched in my heart....ben and anthony...2 hearts beating as one...i know that they are the best of friends up there in Heavn


10-17-2008 10:00 PM -- By: Benjamin A. Shipp,  From: Michigan  

I'm Sorry For Your Loss!


10-15-2008 9:59 PM -- By: ,  From:  

Martha,

This site is just beautiful...I wish I had your talent girl. I am trying to make Mindy one of my own...her main site was done for me by an earth angel. Love all the songs and poems....you have done a great job and I know Ben is so proud of his mom.

Blessings,

Brenda

Mindy's mom


10-15-2008 9:57 PM -- By: Brenda Clark,  From: Kentucky  


 

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