Trad Gang
Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: 2fletch on November 02, 2016, 10:59:00 AM
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Yesterday we found out that Ben Graham had passed away. He was a good person and well known around the circuit for his Hummingbird bows. His bows were second to none in appearance and performance. He and his wife Linda were both successful at tournament shooting and hunting. They both did a lot to promote traditional archery. He was the president of the local trad club "Barefoot" until recently and had contributed to the success of several clubs with his membership and as an officer. Please pray for Linda..., she has endured a lot through Ben's illness.
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Sad news ....
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I had Ben build my first custom recurve bow. Had Ben build a custom recurve for my wife. Bought a dynastick longbow from them, also. Linda and I shot a round at Hickory to celebrate. Ben and Linda are great people. Sorry to hear this. Prayers to the family. Jeff Harper
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Sorry to hear about Ben….My prayers are with Linda and the family...
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Sorry to hear this. My first 2 customs were Hummingbirds.
Ben was one of the good guys, he would stand behind his products.
Prayers sent.
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Its a sad day for traditional archers. Ben could build a fine bow. RIP Ben
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Sad day for sure, really liked his bows,will be missed for sure. RIP,Ben.
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Man that sucks.......he was always nice to talk to when I saw him at the spring shoot in Florida [TBOF]. He made a real pretty bow...... :pray: :pray:
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RIP BG
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I met Ben over 20 years ago at Union Grove and he built 4 bows for me over the years. I had the pleasure to pick one up at his shop and shoot the range around his house with him. We also shot with Ben and Linda several times over the years at various shoots.
Ben was classy man with a great talent in bow building.
RIP Ben. Linda and the rest of the family, you are in our family's prayers.
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Great Gentlemen. RIP Ben
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Sad to hear.
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RIP Ben!
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Sad to hear that. Prayers for Ben and family.
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:pray:
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he was a good man.
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Prayer for Ben and condolences for Linda and family.
Ben made one great shooting bow.
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The gifts that he bestowed upon the traditional community may have likely touched many of us in ways that we may never know.
May God be with him>>>
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My prayers for the family :pray: RIP Ben
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He really took time with me at the TBOF shoot last March and gave me a shooting lesson that I'll never forget. He was a man of faith & family. Prayers for Linda and the entire Graham family.
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So sad to hear. Prayers for Linda and the family.
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Ben's funeral service will be Saturday at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church, 8535 Lee St, Mt Pleasant, NC.
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Very sad :pray: sent
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he will be missed. Prayers for the family
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Prayers for his family and friends.
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Ben was a very good bowyer and an even better person. He was a dedicated father and husband. Always willing to help others, especially when it involved traditional archery. He was an active participant and supporter in many traditional archery clubs and organizations. He was my friend and I am a better person for having known him.
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:( :pray:
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Ben's obit:
http://gordonfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/332/Ben-Graham/obituary.html#tribute-start
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Wow sad news. Ben built one of the finest Longbows I have ever owned and shot. There finish is second to none. RIP Ben.
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First, prayers go out to Linda and their family.
My go to bow for many years has been one of Ben's creations. The moose in my avatar and screen name are the result of that Hummingbird.
RIP
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I have owned and shot a number of Ben's bows. I couldn't keep them for people who shot them and then wouldn't leave without them. I never had one that didn't shoot well.
At one time I was really into making and shooting primitive bows. I had written on one little short Osage bow the information: 130# @ 36" and gave it the name "Humbug" as a joke. At a local shoot at Ben's club he ask to look at the bow. He flashed a smile when he saw the info. I think that it amused him.
Now Linda is another story. She shoots a bow better than most men, and that includes me. She is about the only person that I can think of who has beaten me consistently.
Goodbye Ben, and God speed. You have been a friend to many of us!
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rip, prayers to the family and friends.
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SORRY TO HEAR THIS NEWS .....BEN WAS A FINE PERSON .
WE GOT TO KNOW BEN AND LINDA WHEN WE VENDED.
GREAT PEOPLE!......... PRAYERS TO LINDA AND THEIR FAMILY
JOE AND JANICE FURLONG
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He made one of the best bows I've ever shot or seen . He always had a word of the Lord to give every time we met or spoke by phone . I consider Ben my friend and he will be missed. I hope to see my friend again one day .
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Abba Father please wrap your loving,healing arms around those affected by this loss of one of your children. In Christ's name I pray.
Amen!
God bless,Mudd
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Scott Thomas posted for some time on the prayer forum of Ben's struggles, then his passing.
RIP, your work is now finished here, Ben!
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Ben was a master in the collection of great bowyers that we have. I have often said that of all the best shooting bows that I have shot, most of them were Hummingbirds. He was an uncompromising craftsman.
Yesterday someone came into the shop with one of the most awesome looking longbows that I've ever seen. You may have guessed that it was a Hummingbird. Not only was it a beautiful bow, but it was quiet, fast, and accurate. Yes, Ben reached a level of achievement that most of
us can only dream about. RIP Ben, you have fought a good fight.
Linda Graham was a very supportive and important partner with Ben. (Karen says that behind every good man there's a great woman.) He could not have reached that level of excellence without her. Karen and I won't be able to be there today for the funeral, but our prayers are for Linda and the family. God bless you all.
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I did not know him well but I know his faith has secured his place.
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So sad to hear. He will be missed. Prayers for the family.
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Ben and his wife have always been a part of the TBOF spring shoot. We will miss his presence. Prayers for his family.
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My heart goes out to all concerned.
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This is probably how a lot of people remember Ben. Showing off his gorgeous bows. Picture was probably taken about ten years ago at Denton Hill. God bless, Scott. (http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww33/pricklybuck/IMG_0414.jpg) (http://s703.photobucket.com/user/pricklybuck/media/IMG_0414.jpg.html)
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Yep that is how I remember him also , I will miss my friend .
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My first trad bow was made by Ben. I am in Afghanistan and off the loop. What happened? Cancer? I was forunate to see him at a trad shoot in NC three years ago, very sad news.
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Prayers for the family. RiP Ben.
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Prayers for the family.......he will be missed