Funds for memorial bench for Benjamin Kramer and Chris.
 

We were talking yesterday at Doggie Doo Run Run about collecting funds for a Memorial Bench for Ben Kramer as well as a woman who died recently who also came to DDRR quite often. Chris.

Not sure about any specifics as yet. The fund collection would be at DDRR and you should probably talk to a employee there first before giving any money for Chris and Ben's Memorial.

We were thinking about a bench that actually survives the humidity and rain. This would be at the same place you often saw Benjamin Kramer sleeping or just relaxing with Gypsy nearby. Chris had two Italian greyhounds and was always doing laps with them.

I talked to DDRR employee Joe about this this morning. I hope anyone who knew Ben and Gypsy as well as Chris (very friendly woman with two Italian greyhounds) will help spread the word and make Ben and Chris' bench a reality.

Not sure how much one of these sturdy benches cost or what kinds of materials fits in with the design of Doggie Doo Run Run.

Bump for Ben and Chris. Sturdy bench.

Tal, I think this idea is wonderful, and thank you for this effort for a good cause. I don't know anything about the particulars (cost etc) but I will definitely contribute.

John

Thanks. We are sorting out the details. The crowd at Doggie Doo Run Run this morning had a lot of input but getting them to agree on what to buy and where to put the bench may be a headache. We also of course most importantly have to listen to Scott and Laura's views and what they would like to see honoring the memories of Ben Kramer and Chris.

Ben Kramer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

I do not have a last name for Chris. She was a very nice woman who walked around with her two Italian greyhounds. We still need to get the input of Ben's family here in the Villages as well as that of Chris' friends and family.

Malibu Memorial Benches | Recycled Plastic | Park Benches | Belson Outdoors

These look economical and practical.

http://www.belson.com/Memorial-Benches

Note at Doggie Doo Run Run.
 

There is now a note at the small dog section of Doggie Doo Run Run telling people if they want to donate towards a Memorial "bench" that they should talk to Scott, Joe, or Tony.

I hope that we can get enough funds for a nice Memorial "bench" for Christine and Ben.

Tal, I'd like to make a contributation to a bench to honor the memory ot two wonderful people who visited DDRR daily.
Ben and Chris will both be missed.
I'm not in TV. Perhaps you could post the details of where to send a donation?

Hello, Barefoot and Fireboy.

The address for Doggie Doo Run Run is:

Scott Mandrell
Doggie Doo Run Run
12971 CR 101
Oxford, Florida
34484-2943

I do not know Christine's last name but Benjamin Kramer is Ben's.

They will be missed and I doubt if the bench they now have which Ben was often sitting on will survive that much longer. Many of the donations over the past few years seem to go to the big dog and big field areas.

Christine Lo Monaco (is the person you are thinking of)
Chris's obit was in last Tuesday newspaper. She resided in Bonnybrook.
Her memorial will be held this weekend in Chicago.
An animal lover and lovely lady.
Possible that one of her friends may offer more information on Talk of the Villages or contact the person wanting to make a bench in her memory. Wonderful idea to honor a wonderful person.

Thanks for that information.

The force behind this seems to be the 2:00 PM group in the small dog section of Doggie Doo Run Run. They come at different times if it gets too hot, is raining, or whatever. I come at different times and wanted to assist in making this memorial bench a reality.

CHRISTINE LOMONACO Obituary - Huntley, IL | Chicago Suburban Daily Herald

Here is some more information about Christine.

I do not know how the collection is going for the bench and whether or not there will be one bench with a plaque honoring Ben and Christine or two benches. It probably depends on how much money you can get together.

And Ben's obit-- http://www.hiers-baxley.com/obituaries/Ben-Kramer/

Poly Lumber & POLYWOOD® Benches

This seems to be the kind of bench we would be getting for Chris and Ben. Now, with the idea though of adding plaques on it to honor Bob Buckland and also other people who might pass in the future whose memory others would like to honor in this way.

These are recycled plastic.

http://www.bankspagetheus.com/obitua...bert-Buckland/

Bump for Ben, Christine, and Bob.