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IWA aka Rich Benbow (1986-2007)

24th July 2007

In memory of a popular club member IWA/Rich Benbow of the escortevolution community. Taken from us in unforeseen circumstances at the young age of 21 years.

Our hearts go out to his loved ones & will be sorely missed within our own community. A young man who showed his love of escorts & was helpful whenever he could be. Always remembered

The EscortEvolution Staff.

Black Betty

'Black Betty' is IWA's escort that he was always messing with and improving, more info here.

Updates

Memorial Stickers

Memorial stickers have been produced for Ford Fair, a show that Rich had arranged to go to. However people want to show their respect by wanting the stickers even if they are not going to Ford Fair, so we will now post them out to anyone who wants one, details are here.

Ford Fair Track Session Pass

This track session pass is being auctioned to raise money for the collection we are having for his family, and all the money raised will be donated to their choice of charity. Auction Link

SOLD! The track pass has sold for £75, we think that is a pretty good result, and shows how much people do care!.

Your Messages (newest first)

dazzler4 on 8th September 08 - 9:58:04pm

That is no age good night god bless.

bongo on 2nd February 08 - 7:26:20pm

tragic end to such a young person....r.i.p! mate.

g3dd35 on 27th September 07 - 2:29:58pm

R.I.P DUDE have fun in your next life.

125scouse on 2nd August 07 - 8:59:13pm

never met you or even spoke to you, but going off the comments below you were a good genuine friendly guy! thoughts are with the family!!! R.I.P mate

Si on 1st August 07 - 4:02:14pm

sadly missed m8, hope you give them angels Hell.

McRic on 1st August 07 - 1:16:33am

A tragic loss at such a young age. A man never to be forgotten judging by the comments in here. I never met or spoke to Rich but others speak so highly of him. My heart goes out to all family and friends who are being affected.

Simonez on 31st July 07 - 11:44:09pm

My Thoughts are with the Family and friends of rich, i never really spoke to you, buts its a truly terrible loss, R.I.P Rich/IWA and all the best to the Family and Friends at this hard time :( Simon

Escort_GTD_van on 30th July 07 - 10:43:35pm

i never met rich but he did give me some advice when i was choosing my first car im very thankfull for that rip m8 u will be realy missed on escortevolution thanks for all advice u gave me

massivewangers on 29th July 07 - 1:51:33am

Can't quite believe it. Never knew you that well mate, but you were one of the old skool from when I joined the MKV Reg. You were always up for a chat and a top lad all round. Rest easy mate, you'll be missed by all

Phantom Menace on 29th July 07 - 12:46:14am

Rich, I never met you, but I've heard nothing but good things about you through the members on this site. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. Rest In Piece!

matthewp1992 on 28th July 07 - 4:15:56pm

didnt really know him but from all the comments that he has made over the time he was on EVO have showed that he was a really nice guy. my thoughts go out family and friends R.I.P rich

BlairM on 26th July 07 - 7:49:23pm

My thoughts to Rich's family and friends. He was what I would say one of the most respected members on this site, and that has been proven.

xr3i on 26th July 07 - 6:49:00pm

r.i.p matey

Kirsty on 26th July 07 - 6:48:29pm

I will always remember you! At least you won't be without an Escort! I'm sure mines waiting up in heaven for ya. Take good care of them both! ;-) Was a pleasure knowing you and thanks for all our chats! xxxxxxxxxxx RIP xxxxxxxxxxx Love Kirst

foxdie on 26th July 07 - 4:46:45pm

It was a pleasure to share our community with you. We hope you find peace. Our thoughts to your family. Paul & Katie

escrt1.4i on 26th July 07 - 4:12:21pm

R...i...P

Yule on 26th July 07 - 12:45:20pm

Can't believe your gone mate, you will not be forgotten round here.

Al on 26th July 07 - 1:30:43am

R.I.P Rich........I never met you in life and sadly now never will.You have touched the hearts of everybody you have known, God bless, Al.

danposs86 on 25th July 07 - 11:16:41pm

From everyone at Evo, our hearts go out to his family, friends and Cazzie. May his memories live on and he be remembered by everyone who he touched.

Ferret-Si on 25th July 07 - 9:15:36pm

Only spoke o him a few times, but what a lad he was! helped me a few times. soarly missed! Bye bud

Rickeys16v on 25th July 07 - 8:21:39pm

only saw this there now i never met rich but he probably helped me out with the car at some stage my thoughts go out to his family ..rickey...

j4ffa on 25th July 07 - 8:21:19pm

A tragic loss what a waste of a young mans life had so much to look forward to but wont get to do that now all the best to the family and friends Craig

RickH on 25th July 07 - 7:09:41pm

A tragic loss, RIP fella

Carl160180 on 25th July 07 - 6:08:51pm

You'll be sorely missed mate, wish i'd have got to know you a bit more as you sound like a spot on bloke from what i've read on the forums. Resi In Peace mate, my thoughts are with your family and friends.

Sedgie07 on 25th July 07 - 6:07:33pm

R.I.P matey, sadly i never got to meet you but i hate to see a young life lost. R.I.P dude, my thoughts go out to your friends and family. Eddie

badboyclub on 25th July 07 - 5:06:36pm

only know rich from his posts on the forum and can tell he was a true ford man at heart hes going to be greatly missed but not forgotten by the whole ford community Rest In Peace my condolences to family and friends

Foxy on 25th July 07 - 5:05:37pm

To Charlotte and Rich's family: It was with great shock and sorrow that I read of Rich's death and my thoughts are with you through this dreadful tme. I wish you peace. Penny

Lee_2f2f on 25th July 07 - 4:54:20pm

I am truly sorry about your Loss, i have only spoken to Rich online, and he seemed a nice Guy, my thoughts are with you and the family

Matt86 on 25th July 07 - 4:42:39pm

Only know Richard from the site but from the things everyone has been saying, I have truely missed out meeting a top bloke. My thought are with the family.

escort tink on 25th July 07 - 4:38:43pm

meet Rich at coventry before FITP and me and him drove up together didn't know him before then but for the second he pulled up he was a happy lad that was nice to talk to. spent alot of time with him that day and was planning on a meet with him soon. was alot of help with my car and was car mad. thoughts are with his girlfriend, family, friends and everyone that knew him R.I.P mate

The_Haywood on 25th July 07 - 4:33:20pm

rich mate... i can't put into words how much you're gonna be missed... you were a top bloke and a laugh to be around. And don't worry... the van is going to be finished mainly because you were always pestering me to get it done. enjoy your cossie up there dude :D

marsbar1973 on 25th July 07 - 4:24:58pm

I never had the chance to meet him personally, but was a great member of EVO. He will be sadly missed. Deepest sympathies to his family at this awful time. May he Rest In Peace. Regards, Marcia. x

dan.escort on 25th July 07 - 4:20:53pm

didt really know ya mate, but its always sad to see some1 go. RIP and my thoughts are out to you family and friends..

wrexham 1.4 on 25th July 07 - 4:01:15pm

r.i.p buddy

Mike C on 25th July 07 - 3:51:45pm

A truly great guy, will be sorely missed by all who knew him RIP buddy. I'll make a fitting tribute to you on the car

lunaticrik on 25th July 07 - 3:50:56pm

To my good mate Rich; I cannot put into words how much you're going to be missed mate, Ive only knew you since that time we went to the Oxford Meet way back in december 2004. Your 1.3 showing our 1.8's up lol. You really are a good friend to me, we shared some really good times together, never laughed so much in my life. Devils Chuff and taking pictures of Matt at Download festival spring to mind. Cant believe your not going to Download next year, well in person anyway. Rich's parents should be proud of Rich, he's was a great, kind and good friend who was always there when you needed a bit of help, someone to talk to or needed someone to 1make you laugh. He didnt have a bad word for anyone. Ill be thinking of you mate whenever I see a blueoval or am listening to music. Your passion for your motors and your metal was like no other and we spent some truly awesome times together due to this. RIP Rich mate, we'll meet again soon from your friend Luna.

escey123 on 25th July 07 - 3:44:29pm

will be greatly missed and RIP

BadBoy Remixed on 25th July 07 - 3:40:05pm

I met rich a couple of years back and quite a few shows and a couple of regional meets. He always seemed a genuinely nice sound guy who had an utterly massive passion for Jordan F1 team and an almost marital connection with Escorts and Ford in general. He was a good lad who had everything to look forward to. He'll be very sorely missed RIP Rich Lee

PeeWee on 25th July 07 - 3:35:32pm

You will be very missed within the evo community, Our thoughts go out to family & loved ones, So sad to be taken so young, may your spirit go on in evo for your love for your cars.

Tez162003 on 25th July 07 - 3:33:31pm

My thoughts go out to everyone who knew Rich, this should not have happened to some one so young! All i feel i can say as i never really got to know him too much is, Rest In Peace - you will be missed dearly!

fordracer81 on 25th July 07 - 3:31:50pm

Sorry to hear about your loss, i did'nt know him but what i've heard is he was a very nice guy......

SexiCazzieBabi on 25th July 07 - 3:18:31pm

Thanks guys for everything, this page is amazing, and the family will be seeing it. Thanks for everything Charlotte

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