Jack’s awards table, assembled by Nancy, Mike & Jack Jr. Rightfully Jack’s ashes are stored in that Vietnam era ammo box and he wouldn’t have it any other way!
Nancy Benedick & her son’s Mike and Jack, Jr. held a wonderful tribute to Lt. Jack April 21, 2013
Charlie Company troopers honoring Jack with his sons the evening prior to their “Celebration of Jack’s Life”. Left to right: Jack Jr. Benedick, Herb Lind, Idoluis Casares, Bill Reynolds, Stan Cockerell, Steve Hopper, Mike Benedick, Tim Fischer & Jace Johnston. Missing in the photo is Mike Cramer, Willie McTear and Tom Hogle.
Two of Lt. Jack’s troopers, Idoluis Casares and Mike Cramer.
Jennifer Hopper taking our group photo.
Idoluis Casares & Stan Cockerell – 2nd Platoon troopers who served under Jack’s command.
Herb Lind & Tim Fischer kicking back at the Hampto Inn – Golden, Colorado.
Charlie Company’s gift to Jack’s sons – Steve Hopper had them made.
Recalling our Vietnam days – Dan Kerr, Steve Hopper, Willie MacTear, & Idoluis Casares.
Meg Reynolds “Smokin’ Hot!” – Bill Reynolds
Dan Kerr, Steve Hopper, Willie McTear, Idoluis Casares, Stan Cockerell, Herb Lind, and Tim Fischer.
Stan Cockerell & Herb Lind
Meg Reynolds & Linda Cockerell.
Jack Jr., Idoluis Casares, Stan Cockerell, Steve Hopper & our ole Company Commander Herb Lind.
Linda Cockerell, Nancy and Willie McTear.
Nancy had a very nice gathering at her home following her tribute to Jack’s life.
Lt. Phil Bateman, Bravo platoon leader & good buddies with Lt. Jack.
Professor Tom Hogle enjoying the camaraderie of his fellow Charlie Company troopers.
Steve & Jennifer Hopper embracing Nancy at her home after a wonderful event.
Bill and Meg Reynolds hugging Nancy while talking about how nice her “Celebration of Life” for Jack turned out.
Steve Hopper & Charlie Company troopers present plaques honoring Lt. Jack to Mike & Jack, Jr.
A great many friends, family, ole Army buddies, and ole ski pals turned out to honor Lt. Jack’s life. What a great man he was… we miss you, Jack.
Jack, Jr. gave a stirring homage to his Dad & he led the ole Charlie Company troopers in saluting Lt. Jack.
Willie McTear gave a heartfelt tribute to Lt. Jack.
Our Charlie Company folks had a nice dinner together the evening prior to Lt. Jack’s “Celebration of Life” tribute.
