Update -- Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005
David has returned from Thailand and is back home with his family.
The Abels family will be having a service, gathering friends and family, at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005. The service will take place at Beth Emet Synagogue, 1224 Dempster Street (corner of Ridge) in Evanston.
For the people who are arriving from out of town, a block of rooms has been reserved at the Hampton Inn in Skokie. The special rate of $89 for a standard room and $139 for a suite can be reserved in two ways. The block of rooms is under “Service for Ben Abels.” The group code is "Ben." If you would like to book a room, either:
• Call Hampton Hotels at 800-HAMPTON (426-7066) or the Hampton Inn in Skokie at 847 583-1111.
• Go online at www.hamptonsuitesskokie.com. When booking online, enter group code "Ben" in Group/Convention box.
Please remember to use group code "Ben." If you have questions please email aboutbenabels@yahoo.com.
The Abels family will be having a service, gathering friends and family, at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005. The service will take place at Beth Emet Synagogue, 1224 Dempster Street (corner of Ridge) in Evanston.
For the people who are arriving from out of town, a block of rooms has been reserved at the Hampton Inn in Skokie. The special rate of $89 for a standard room and $139 for a suite can be reserved in two ways. The block of rooms is under “Service for Ben Abels.” The group code is "Ben." If you would like to book a room, either:
• Call Hampton Hotels at 800-HAMPTON (426-7066) or the Hampton Inn in Skokie at 847 583-1111.
• Go online at www.hamptonsuitesskokie.com. When booking online, enter group code "Ben" in Group/Convention box.
Please remember to use group code "Ben." If you have questions please email aboutbenabels@yahoo.com.
2 Comments:
The number of lives Ben touched shouldn’t be a surprise as he touched mine in such a happy, special way. I will always see that wonderful “here I am” smile and will always feel his wonderful hugs. I will cherish every minute when he stopped to see me and tell me of his beloved dog; his wonderful adventures and of my heart’s home in Colorado. Harry brought him into my life – but he stayed long after the kids were no longer kids and were off living their own real lives. I thank the Abels for giving the gift of Ben and can not imagine their pain. I send all my love, my prayers and my hope that the joy he brought to so many in his short life will be some comfort. You are an amazing and wonderful family.
With deepest love,
Alice Barnes
my name is imily wool. i know ben from high school, but got reacquainted with him recently through becca waller. in august we went for coffee to talk about my two year teaching experience in south america. prior to meeting, i was feeling a bit lost -- it was time for me to return to medellin and i was having doubts, a great first year and all BUT -- my dad wasnt too well, i was thinking i am 33 what am i doing with my life? i should be more stable. i shared none of this with ben. we chatted about my experience and his travels and all the places he wanted to explore -- he talked about living in evanston again and what it was like for him-- explaining that it felt really good to be home but that he knew he would explore more.i left that day rejuvinated - that time, that conversation meant a lot to me. i am sure he had no idea how his gentle voice and smile for life touched me. i shared that with my family that day. i share it with you today.
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