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Old June 2nd 15, 08:41 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Craig Funston
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Default Gone West - Ben Greene

On Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 11:38:21 AM UTC-7, Steve Leonard wrote:
For those that have not yet heard, Ben Greene passed away on Sunday, May 31. He was 91 years old. His funeral services will be Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in Elizabethtown, North Carolina.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bla...&pid=174982623

Ben was one of the true gentlemen of the sport of soaring. He was a US National Champion, represented the US in the World Soaring Championships, and held numerous US National and World Records at various times.

Steve Leonard


One of the legends of our sport. Condolences to Ben's family.