from the dig site

like i said. from the dig site.

Jimmy Bun sent over details for a memorial ride to celebrate the memory of Ben Pritchard. The ride is happening Friday night in Rochester. Beginning at 8:30 pm, the ride commences at Ben's house, traversing all over Rochester, hitting up the spots that Ben sessioned. Here's what Jimmy had to say about the ride: "It's going to be awesome and everyone is psyched to join in and be apart of this, in the name of Ben. I know it's last minute, but I letting everyone know about this. The more people that can make it the greater this event will be. His house is located at the corner of Argyle and Park Ave. Anyone needing directions can e-mail me @ jim.rathbun@gmail.com


And here is a map location from the 490 highway that goes thru Rochester:

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&addtohistory=&address=190%20Argyle%20St&city=Rochester&state=NY&zipcode=14607%2d2304&country=US&geodiff=1

Rest in peace Ben. Your crew's about to have one heck of a session in your memory.

thrasher

so i just needed to say a few things about my good friend ben, who passed away this last saturday. this is a place for information, and sharing things so here it goes:


I am proud to say that i idolized ben pritchard. I met him cause he started working at Start To Finish Bicycles where i was working, and he taught me soo much about life. I can't even begin to explain the impact he has had and will have on my life and my friends. He was my introduction to the "Kentfield Crew" who are some my best friends in this world. Ben was contagious, and was a great role model to have as a kid. Without him, I wouldnt be close to the person I am today.

I flew home yesterday from tour with Have Heart, Madball, Terror, & 100 Demons. I am currently hanging with friends and sharing memories of Ben and taking it easy. And looking thru old pics of road trips.

Ben, wherever you are, your friends miss you down here. Rest in peace.


love, chucky "bhk junior" henry.

solid brah

jimmy wrote something for on the ride site. jimmy was a real nice when ben introduced me to him at the warehouse. he was rolling with wednys 99¢ nuggest. i had a chicken nugget then rode bikes.

Brian @ DIG

Brian Tunney wrote a nice email letting us know that there's a little post up on the DIG site.

DIG is a magazine that Ben
a) contributed photo's for
b) would sweat on a day to day basis

So I thought it was really cool to hear from them. Check it out here. DIG

Jordan

Web stuffs.

So in keeping up to date an all here are some web links for / about Ben. Take a look and leave comments (esp. on his flickr cause I know he'd love that).

Ben's Flickr

FBM

CoalitionBMX

and of course

myspacedotcom

Tung is keeping up his myspace page for a bit so you can peep that guy and leave some comments for people to read.

Any other online stuff can be sent to myself so I can put em here.

Holler.
Jordan

Memorial

Ted and I thought it would be a good idea to put something up electronically in addition to Ted's website so that people can have a place to find out info, post some comments, and keep in touch during this time... So here goes. Try an stay with me.

A memorial service for Ben will be held in Rochester, NY on Wed. June 20th at:

Anthony Funeral Chapel
2305 Monroe Avenue Rochester, NY 14618
5pm-Greeting
6pm-Funeral Service

More info can be found here

A second memorial service for Ben will be held in San Francisco, CA on Sat. June 23rd @ 2pm

SGI-San Francisco Cultural Center - (415) 255-6007
Room 1A (capacity: 175)
450 17th Street
S.F. CA 94110

There will also be a third memorial service in the Los Angeles area at a TBD later date. So check back for info.

Please, please post all comments here as its meant to be a place where we can get together and share thoughts or whatever.

Comments and other thoughts can be send to Ben's family @ their emails

Ted
tedspringman@yahoo.com

Hiriko
hirikospringman@yahoo.com

Greg / Lisa
lisa_marco@sbcglobal.net

Hope this finds everyone well and keep your heads up.

Jordan