Comments on: In Memory of Ben Weider, 1923-2008 http://www.armchairgeneral.com/in-memory-of-ben-weider-1923-2008.htm All things military history! Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:45:27 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Herbert B. West http://www.armchairgeneral.com/in-memory-of-ben-weider-1923-2008.htm/comment-page-1#comment-8351 Herbert B. West Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:00:50 +0000 http://www.armchairgeneral.com/?p=4746#comment-8351 I found this marvelous homage page in the Mexico-France Napoleonic Institute’s website: http://inmf.org/benhonneurf.htm Too bad there’s not an English version! :( I found this marvelous homage page in the Mexico-France Napoleonic Institute’s website: http://inmf.org/benhonneurf.htm

Too bad there’s not an English version! :(

]]> By: Forgottenwar http://www.armchairgeneral.com/in-memory-of-ben-weider-1923-2008.htm/comment-page-1#comment-8167 Forgottenwar Sun, 31 May 2009 13:19:44 +0000 http://www.armchairgeneral.com/?p=4746#comment-8167 The measure of a mans life is in the hearts of those left behind. It would appear Dr Weider was one o f human kinds greats. Sorry for your loss. The measure of a mans life is in the hearts of those left behind. It would appear Dr Weider was one o f human kinds greats. Sorry for your loss.

]]> By: Bill Kay, RCN, ret'd http://www.armchairgeneral.com/in-memory-of-ben-weider-1923-2008.htm/comment-page-1#comment-7669 Bill Kay, RCN, ret'd Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:57:25 +0000 http://www.armchairgeneral.com/?p=4746#comment-7669 A sad passing,but what a legacy. I wish I would have known the man. Thank you Sir, for leavinf such a traceable shadow. R.I.P. A sad passing,but what a legacy. I wish I would have known the man. Thank you Sir, for leavinf such a traceable shadow. R.I.P.

]]> By: dr hussein toga http://www.armchairgeneral.com/in-memory-of-ben-weider-1923-2008.htm/comment-page-1#comment-6981 dr hussein toga Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:33:25 +0000 http://www.armchairgeneral.com/?p=4746#comment-6981 TO MY FRIEND DR BEN WEIDER NOW AFTER THE SHOCK IS GONE I STILL FEEL THE SDANESS INSIDE, MY VOICE BECAME HARSH AND MY EYES FILLED WITH TEARS. YOU WERE A NOBLE MAN A TRUE FRIEND . YOU WERE THERE FOR ALL OF THOSE WHO NEEDED YOU NOW IT SEEMS THAT HEAVEN NEEDS YOU. THE WORDS ARE NOT ENOUGH THE EMOTIONS ARE VERY STRONGS , WE HAVE TO SUBMIT TO GOD'S WILL AND ACCEPT HIS JUDGEMENT. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS THAT THE JOURNEY OF LIFE HOW WE LIVE IT AND WHAT IMPACT WE LEAVE BEHIND AND HOW MANY FRIENDS WILL MISS US AFTER WE ARE GONE DR WEIDER YOUR LIFE WAS FULL OF LOVE TO ALL PEOPLE DIFFERENT NATIONALITIES, DIFFERENT COLOURS YOUR LIFE WAS FULL OF PRICIPLES , DIGNITY, PRIDE AND COMPASSION. YOU GAVE YOUR LIFE TO THE SPORT THAT YOU LOVED TO THE PEOPLE FROM THE CHAMPIOS TO THE SIMPLE ORDINARY HUMANBEINGS ALL THAT YOU GAVE WAS LOVE HOPE AND FRIENDSHIP. I WILL MISS YOU FOR EVER MY FRIEND DR HUSSEIN TOGA. AMMAN. JORDAN TO MY FRIEND DR BEN WEIDER
NOW AFTER THE SHOCK IS GONE I STILL FEEL THE SDANESS INSIDE, MY VOICE BECAME HARSH AND MY EYES FILLED WITH TEARS. YOU WERE A NOBLE MAN A TRUE FRIEND .
YOU WERE THERE FOR ALL OF THOSE WHO NEEDED YOU NOW IT SEEMS THAT HEAVEN NEEDS YOU.
THE WORDS ARE NOT ENOUGH THE EMOTIONS ARE VERY STRONGS , WE HAVE TO SUBMIT TO GOD’S WILL AND ACCEPT HIS JUDGEMENT.
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS THAT THE JOURNEY OF LIFE HOW WE LIVE IT AND WHAT IMPACT WE LEAVE BEHIND AND HOW MANY FRIENDS WILL MISS US AFTER WE ARE GONE
DR WEIDER YOUR LIFE WAS FULL OF LOVE TO ALL PEOPLE DIFFERENT NATIONALITIES, DIFFERENT COLOURS YOUR LIFE WAS FULL OF PRICIPLES , DIGNITY, PRIDE AND COMPASSION.
YOU GAVE YOUR LIFE TO THE SPORT THAT YOU LOVED TO THE PEOPLE FROM THE CHAMPIOS TO THE SIMPLE ORDINARY HUMANBEINGS ALL THAT YOU GAVE WAS LOVE HOPE AND FRIENDSHIP.
I WILL MISS YOU FOR EVER MY FRIEND
DR HUSSEIN TOGA. AMMAN. JORDAN

]]> By: MIKE GLASS - ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTIONS http://www.armchairgeneral.com/in-memory-of-ben-weider-1923-2008.htm/comment-page-1#comment-6716 MIKE GLASS - ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTIONS Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:37:21 +0000 http://www.armchairgeneral.com/?p=4746#comment-6716 “Ben Weider was the single and most important resource and presence in the bodybuilding and fitness scene over the past 60 years. A fearless and undying leader in the bodybuilding industry it can go without saying that all we are today would never be without the masterful hand and artistry of Ben Weider”. Ben Weider created the multi million dollar industries we now call the modern day bodybuilding era with Brother Joe. Together Ben Weider and brother Joe made the magic come alive. Ben opened more doors for more people than we all collectively could not accomplish in many life times. We owe Ben a debt of thanks for his perseverance, determination, Tánaistí and staying power. Thank you for your counsel and mentorship Ben. We hope for a safe passage! Your friend, Mike Glass – Entertainment Productions® Est. 1971 www.womensfigure.com “Ben Weider was the single and most important resource and
presence in the bodybuilding and fitness scene over the past 60
years. A fearless and undying leader in the bodybuilding
industry it can go without saying that all we are today would
never be without the masterful hand and artistry of Ben
Weider”.

Ben Weider created the multi million dollar industries we now
call the modern day bodybuilding era with Brother Joe.
Together Ben Weider and brother Joe made the magic come
alive. Ben opened more doors for more people than we all
collectively could not accomplish in many life times.

We owe Ben a debt of thanks for his perseverance, determination,
Tánaistí and staying power.

Thank you for your counsel and mentorship Ben. We hope for a
safe passage!

Your friend,

Mike Glass – Entertainment Productions® Est. 1971

http://www.womensfigure.com

]]> By: Theodore P. Savas http://www.armchairgeneral.com/in-memory-of-ben-weider-1923-2008.htm/comment-page-1#comment-6637 Theodore P. Savas Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:56:56 +0000 http://www.armchairgeneral.com/?p=4746#comment-6637 Like everyone else, I too am deeply saddened by the sudden death of Ben Weider. I got to know Ben as the managing director of Savas Beatie, and we published his book "The Wars Against Napoleon" earlier this year. We spoke on the phone or emailed at least once a week, and I grew to quickly appreciate his kindness, generosity, good business acumen, and deep sense of right and wrong. He is one of the few authors I would publish with a handshake and a dinner instead of a signed contract. Unfortunately, I never had a chance to meet Ben face-to-face. It was certainly my loss. But I know the Ben lives on in his children, and in especially his son Eric, who has all of the same attributes and abilities of his father. All of us at Savas Beatie extend our heartfelt condolences to the Weider family. Theodore P. Savas www.savasbeatie.com Like everyone else, I too am deeply saddened by the sudden death
of Ben Weider.

I got to know Ben as the managing director of Savas Beatie, and
we published his book “The Wars Against Napoleon” earlier this
year. We spoke on the phone or emailed at least once a week, and I
grew to quickly appreciate his kindness, generosity, good business
acumen, and deep sense of right and wrong. He is one of the few
authors I would publish with a handshake and a dinner instead of
a signed contract. Unfortunately, I never had a chance to meet
Ben face-to-face. It was certainly my loss.

But I know the Ben lives on in his children, and in especially his
son Eric, who has all of the same attributes and abilities of his
father.

All of us at Savas Beatie extend our heartfelt condolences to the
Weider family.

Theodore P. Savas
http://www.savasbeatie.com

]]> By: Rishi Gulati & Jeetu Dhaliwal http://www.armchairgeneral.com/in-memory-of-ben-weider-1923-2008.htm/comment-page-1#comment-6633 Rishi Gulati & Jeetu Dhaliwal Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:03:13 +0000 http://www.armchairgeneral.com/?p=4746#comment-6633 We are too late to express our feelings on the sad demise of Mr. Ben Weider, the Father of Modern Body Building but it was a bad luck that we got this sad news today itself. It is a great loss to the Body Building World. No doubt Mr. Weider will not be with us but his inspiration is always there for the lovers of Body Building. When we met Mr. Paul Chua some years back in Jalandhar (Punjab) India , he told us a lot about the contribution of Mr. Weider for the promotion of Body Building . We on behalf of hundreds of upcoming Body Builders express our grief & sorrow. He will always be remembered. May God grant the departed soul peace! Regards, Rishi Gulati & Jeetu Dhaliwal Faridkot (Punjab) INDIA . We are too late to express our feelings on the sad demise of Mr. Ben
Weider, the Father of Modern Body Building but it was a bad luck
that we got this sad news today itself. It is a great loss to the Body
Building World. No doubt Mr. Weider will not be with us but his
inspiration is always there for the lovers of Body Building. When
we met Mr. Paul Chua some years back in Jalandhar (Punjab)
India , he told us a lot about the contribution of Mr. Weider for the
promotion of Body Building .

We on behalf of hundreds of upcoming Body Builders express our
grief & sorrow. He will always be remembered. May God grant
the departed soul peace!

Regards,

Rishi Gulati & Jeetu Dhaliwal
Faridkot (Punjab) INDIA .

]]> By: Marc Laplante http://www.armchairgeneral.com/in-memory-of-ben-weider-1923-2008.htm/comment-page-1#comment-6627 Marc Laplante Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:34:43 +0000 http://www.armchairgeneral.com/?p=4746#comment-6627 I am so sorry to hear the news of your father's passing. It is an amazing life story. Everyone in Canada knows the name Weider and its association to fitness; but I had no idea of his connection to the Royal Canadian Artillery (and me being a gunner in the same!). Your father clearly lived a full and vibrant life, and has succeeded in leaving the world a far better place for his efforts. Ubique! Marc LaPlante 30th Fd Regt, RCA I am so sorry to hear the news of your father’s passing. It is an
amazing life story. Everyone in Canada knows the name Weider
and its association to fitness; but I had no idea of his connection to
the Royal Canadian Artillery (and me being a gunner in the
same!). Your father clearly lived a full and vibrant life, and has
succeeded in leaving the world a far better place for his efforts.
Ubique!
Marc LaPlante
30th Fd Regt, RCA

]]> By: Jean-Francois Sigouin http://www.armchairgeneral.com/in-memory-of-ben-weider-1923-2008.htm/comment-page-1#comment-6625 Jean-Francois Sigouin Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:34:07 +0000 http://www.armchairgeneral.com/?p=4746#comment-6625 You may view this video, Thanks http://sigsolution.net/ifbb/ifbb.html Best Regards You may view this video,

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]]> By: becky dietz http://www.armchairgeneral.com/in-memory-of-ben-weider-1923-2008.htm/comment-page-1#comment-6612 becky dietz Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:34:21 +0000 http://www.armchairgeneral.com/?p=4746#comment-6612 Your father was a great man with many acomplishments in the history field that aided every scholar and student of history.Our prayers are with your family at this time. Your father was a great man with many acomplishments in the
history field that aided every scholar and student of history.Our
prayers are with your family at this time.

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