denverbengal Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 I heard about this on the radio yesterday and thought I'd share.Hockey Fan Uses Obituary to Slam NHL LockoutOttawa Resident Blasts 'Skunks' for Denying Him HockeyOTTAWA (Jan. 21) - An ardent hockey fan who died this week used his obituary to denounce the NHL lockout. Archie Bennitz, 84, instructed his son to criticize NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and union leader Bob Goodenow in his death notice.Bennitz called Bettman and Goodenow "skunks for denying him the pleasure of watching the NHL on TV this year," the obituary in the Ottawa Citizen read. Bennitz also urged Bettman to step aside in favor of Wayne Gretzky.David Bennitz said his father had become increasingly angry during his last month in the hospital as the lockout dragged on. Hockey was the only thing he watched on TV.Bennitz, who was born in Nova Scotia and grew up just north of Toronto, was a dedicated Maple Leafs fan. He developed a soft spot for the Ottawa Senators, however, after he moved to Ottawa about three years ago to be closer to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 Now that's a true fan.Here's the actual obit...http://www.legacy.com/can-ottawa/LegacySub...ersonId=3063742BENNITZ, Archibald (Archie) Wednesday, January 19, 2005, at the age of 84. Predeceased by his wife Vicky, Archie was the beloved father of son David and daughter-in-law Wendy and a wonderful grandfather to Joshua, Michael and Adam. He leaves behind his brother Doug in B.C. and many nephews and nieces. Archie was born in Amherst, Nova Scotia and served overseas with the 422nd Squadron RCAF, in WWII. A long-time resident of Niagara Falls, Archie was an avid fan of watching hockey. He asked that Mr. Bettman and Goodenow know that they are "skunks" for denying him the pleasure of watching the NHL on TV this year. He also asked that Mr. Bettman steps aside and gives Wayne Gretzky the job that rightfully belongs to him. Special thanks to Dr. Yahyavi, Ellen, and the nurses on the 4th floor of the Queensway Carleton Hospital for their caring and compassion. At Archie's request he is being cremated and a private family gathering will be held. In memoriam donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.Word's getting out, his guestbook is 10 pages...http://www.legacy.com/can-ottawa/Guestbook...ersonID=3063742 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denverbengal Posted January 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 Now that's a true fan.Here's the actual obit...http://www.legacy.com/can-ottawa/LegacySub...ersonId=3063742BENNITZ, Archibald (Archie) Wednesday, January 19, 2005, at the age of 84. Predeceased by his wife Vicky, Archie was the beloved father of son David and daughter-in-law Wendy and a wonderful grandfather to Joshua, Michael and Adam. He leaves behind his brother Doug in B.C. and many nephews and nieces. Archie was born in Amherst, Nova Scotia and served overseas with the 422nd Squadron RCAF, in WWII. A long-time resident of Niagara Falls, Archie was an avid fan of watching hockey. He asked that Mr. Bettman and Goodenow know that they are "skunks" for denying him the pleasure of watching the NHL on TV this year. He also asked that Mr. Bettman steps aside and gives Wayne Gretzky the job that rightfully belongs to him. Special thanks to Dr. Yahyavi, Ellen, and the nurses on the 4th floor of the Queensway Carleton Hospital for their caring and compassion. At Archie's request he is being cremated and a private family gathering will be held. In memoriam donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.Word's getting out, his guestbook is 10 pages...http://www.legacy.com/can-ottawa/Guestbook...ersonID=3063742Wow, that's cool. Thanks for the obit and link to the guest book Joisey. There are quite a few hockey fans (including myself) who share his sentiment. I hope some of the owners and players were able to see this, or at least hear about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jditty47 Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 hockey's been gone? who knew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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