2 The Pilot ! Ociohtr A, 1994
In Remembrance
Patty Bennett -- Rennembered
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THE PILOT
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This issue is for us ail...
hen we lose someone that is vei ^
special to us, the memories oi that
person's life tend to linger forever in our minds.
We think about the good times that we shared
and the tough times that we went through. Too
often though, we sometimes let the loss of a
loved one slip into the back of our minds and
soon they become a distant memory.
Patty Bennett will never be forgotten.
Memories of her life will infiltrate the minds
of her friends and family members. Patty was
a very special person here at Gardner-Webb.
She will always be remembered in our
thoughts and in our prayers.
We here at The Pilot would like for Patty's
life to be remembered in a more physical way.
That is the purpose of this issue. We don't want
people to remember her death, but her life.
As you read through this issue, please
take time to say a prayer for Patty's family and
her close friends, for they are the one's suffer
ing right now, not Patty. She has been made
complete. She has seen the glorious Father
above and knelt at his feet. Now she is look
ing down on us and cheering us on.
Patty would not want us to mourn her
death. She would want us to celebrate her life.
Let's honor Patty by thanking God for the times
we had to spend with her.
It is with great pleasure that we send you
this memorial issue. I would like to take this
opportunity to personally thank all those who
made this issue possible. This was a very dif
ficult issue to publish because it deals with a
sensitive issue.
This issue is dedicated to the family of
Patty Bennett. You will always be in our
thoughts and prayers.
Jason Farr
Following the tragic accident that took
the life of Pattv Rennett, the students expressed
how they remembered Patty. Here are some
of the respons..>:
“Every night that I visited her room Patty
would be sitting on the bed reading her Bible.”
Joy McKibben
“Patty was so carefree and happy-go-
lucky. I will definitely remember her smile.”
Liz Stojetz
“Patty wa5 real quiet, but always a happy
person wher I was around her. She was a re
ally good person who never disliked anybody.”
Erin Amelung
“I have j many memories of Patty that I
don't know ’ ere to begin. She had such a
sweet attitud atty was never down on any
one. She always listened, she was just a com
forting persoi.. ‘
Leslie Starr
“Every time I saw Patty she would have
a smile on her face. She was always a very
friendly person to be around.”
O.J. Dowdy
“I worked with Patty in the library last
spring. I remember that she was very quiet,
but she did her job well. When I would run in
to her, I would say hello and ask her how she
was and she would always smile that great
smile of hers and answer me. Patty was in my
Accounting class this semester and the week
before she died we had a chance to talk about
the class and how each of us were doing. She
will Uiily be missed. Please remember in your
prayers her parents Doug and Ann Bennett,
and her sisters JoAnn and Amy. The toughest
times for them are just ahead.
Bruce Wilson
“I had the opportunity to teach Patty last
Spring. Although she displayed a quiet de
meanor in class, her diligence in attendance
and completion of class work indicated to me
that she was serious about academics. I gath
ered that she attempted to enjoy life every day.
I pray that God will comfort her family and
friends and use this experience to teach us to
take advantage of the time that we have to
spend with one another.”
“Lord, make me to know my end, and
what is the measure of my days.” Psalm 39:4
Tammy C. Hoyle
Math Instructor
“I remember seeing Patty always throw
ing a frisbee and having a wonderful time out
side of Lutz-Yelton dorm. I will never forget
the way she smiled and laughed. I can just see
her know in Heaven, throwing a frisbee and
having a great time. Her life on earth was full
of joy. Now, her life is full of Christ.”
Jason Farr
Why does it hurt so bad to watch you
come and go? Why do we cry so hard even
when we know? We weep not for you friend It
hurts so bad inside we just can't understand
why you had to die. So know the hope we have
is in Christ Alone. Now we rejoice with you
because you're finally home.
Death is not final
No, the grave is not the end
Oh grave where is your victory?
Oh death where is your sting?
No more pain you II feel.
No more tears you'll cry
Jesus gave you wings
Now sweet angel fly.
by Clayton King
Hey Patty, what's it like to walk the streets
of gold? Hey Patty, what's it like to know joy
untold? Now you have kissed his cheek and
held his nail-scarred hands. Now he has safely
led you into the Promised Land, Walkin hand
in hand with Jesus you 'II never hurt again. No
more death or sorrow. No more curse of sin
Death is not final
No, the grave is not the end
Oh grave where is your victory?
Oh death where is your sting ?
No more pain you II feel
No more tears you'll cry
Jesus gave you wings,
Now sweet angel fly.
I Corinthians 15:55
Patty's Song