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GoFundMe account set up for Officer Benjamin
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08/09/2015 09:46 AM
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A GoFundMe account has been set up to help support Officer Benjamin's family. This brave young man gave his life to help make St Maarten a safer place for us. Please share and donate! http://www.gofundme.com/bh2frtbs
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Re: GoFundMe account set up for Officer Benjamin
[Re: Barbara]
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08/09/2015 11:52 AM
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I like to do my due diligence, and this is definitely a legitimate fund for Officer Benji? I always like to make sure the family will truly benefit. The location indicates Miami, and that it was created by: Jeffrey Sochrin
Edit.....never mind, I realize this is the radio DJ....took me a while to recall that.
Last edited by BeachKitten; 08/09/2015 11:55 AM.
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Re: GoFundMe account set up for Officer Benjamin
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08/09/2015 12:53 PM
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SharonfromSXM said: Glad you posted this Barbara because I just went to do it. I hope anyone who can give even a small amount will do so. This officer was loved by everyone even the bad boys because he treated everyone with respect. He worked hard everyday to protect tourists & residents from crime. I did get some details of how this happened & the officer was quickly responding to the report of a robbery but what he did not know was the robbery was still happening & he walked right into it. He has a small child & death benefits amount to almost nothing here so anything will help.
Officer Benjamin is the first police officer killed here in the line of duty & I pray he is the last.... Yes, Sharon, he walked right into it. My granddaughter witnessed the entire thing. and every little bit will help for sure. Office Benjamin was so well liked and respected and he lost his life trying to keep us all safe
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Re: GoFundMe account set up for Officer Benjamin
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08/09/2015 01:37 PM
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Re: GoFundMe account set up for Officer Benjamin
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08/10/2015 06:02 PM
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How wonderful! I do hope they get at least the $25,000..
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Re: GoFundMe account set up for Officer Benjamin
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08/10/2015 06:28 PM
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I'm sure there are many business owners who have already done so but how wonderful it would be if more island businesses stepped up and donated in their business names. Kudos to all those who have donated as individuals, but some of the larger island business moguls have to let the police, who are on the job for everyone's benefit, know their labor and their lives are worth supporting. The family of this man needs to know the business community has its back just as it knows the residents and tourists alike are supporting them. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
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Re: GoFundMe account set up for Officer Benjamin
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08/10/2015 06:49 PM
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pat said: I'm sure there are many business owners who have already done so but how wonderful it would be if more island businesses stepped up and donated in their business names. Kudos to all those who have donated as individuals, but some of the larger island business moguls have to let the police, who are on the job for everyone's benefit, know their labor and their lives are worth supporting. The family of this man needs to know the business community has its back just as it knows the residents and tourists alike are supporting them. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> agreed, pat!
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Re: GoFundMe account set up for Officer Benjamin
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08/11/2015 07:34 PM
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Suddenly having the same problem. Has anyone received a current status as to the totals to this point?
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Re: GoFundMe account set up for Officer Benjamin
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08/11/2015 08:50 PM
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Barbara--OK, not sure I understand all of that and why gofundme is not working, but please do post when there is an update.
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