Dukey

I am just glad I was able to make it to the funeral and felt good about telling Mr. Haines' brother how very he was admired by so many folks here.

I felt since I was in town anyway it was the least I could do and I am certain many others would ave attended if they had been here also.

mvor

Thanks for letting us know how it went and for representing the many here who were unable to do so. Best wishes for the remainder of your trip.

milliebz

Dukey,
Thank you so much. I think it is wonderful and able to attend and then report back to the many of us whose lives he touched. I think he would be really pleased.

enroute

Thank you, Dukey. You did a great thing for all of us. May he rest in peace.

JudyC

Many thanks for the report.

janisj

Thanks so much, Dukey. I know it was a rush to get there after arriving just this a.m. Good job.

I wish I could have attended - but it was not in the cards. You are a prince . . . .

Treesa

Bless you, Dukey. I was very moved by your post. Thank you very much.

mcnyc

Like many others here, I want to thank you Dukey for being there on our behalf.

I'm sure Ben, being the humble person he was, was probably blushing and giving us an "aw shucks!" Which got me thinking, what's the Brit's version of "aw shucks?"

Ben, I hope you're having fun up there, and still traveling the world. Your kindness and gentility will sure be missed.

Fidel

Thank you for the "trip report" Dukey; it sounds like Mr. Haines had a proper send-off.

susie

Thanks Dukey for representing us and for the report.

Robespierre

Thank you, Mr. Haines, for sharing your travel insight and wisdom, which will remain for all time, with us. It goes without saying that you will be missed.

<i>Requiescat in pace.</i>

noe847

Thanks. Brought me to tears. Bless you, Dukey, and Bless you, Ben Haines.

Martinan

You're a good man Dukey! Thanks for being you!

mclaurie

I love knowing he wore a straw boater. Can sort of imagine him on his bicycle with it.

Thanks for posting Dukey. May the rest of your trip be easy and joyful.

goldwynn

Thanks Dukey for representing the Fodorite friends at Ben`s funeral......and your report is most appreciated.

So Ben was a Cambridge man....wonder if he ever particpated in the Oxford-Cambridge boat race at one time. I would like to think so.

Leely

Thank you, Dukey, for this report.

teacherCanada

Thank you Dukey for taking the time to show how much we all cared. Ben will certainly be missed.

MelissaHI

Thank you for the report, Dukey. By any chance, did you also meet Tim Haines?

LoveItaly

And a thank you from me Dukey for this thread of yours. Although I never emailed Mr. Haines I so enjoyed his post and I certainly admired him. A true gentleman from another era. Sharing his funeral with us is precious and priceless.

annabelle2

Nice 'report' Dukey, thank you for telling us about his service.

Your message is a fitting reminder that perhaps the best way any of us can begin to pay tribute here at fodor's to the lovely and gracious Mr Haines is just what you did -- with a useful, thoughtful and much appreciated post of information.