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I would love to introduce you to my Brave Son, PFC David J. Bentz III, lovingly known as “DJ”. You may not be aware but my
DJ, along with three of his comrades, passed away when their vehicle was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on
June 20, 2007 while volunteering on a mission in Iraq. The grief that my family and I endure is immeasurable and not a second
goes by that I am not loving or missing him. As I write this my tears flow as they do everyday. Lord knows I have tried to find
the strength and determination that my DJ reflected in his short but wonderful 20 years. My son believed in God and I know that
he is with him now at peace with all his Fallen Comrades and Brothers-in-Arms.
As his “Mommadukes” I am extremely overwrought with grief, but I have made a tearful promise to my snookum as I laid my
heart on his cold casket the day of his funeral that his name and the values he represented would never be forgotten. His love for
poker and soccer with his desire to conquer every endeavor will keep his persona alive!
My beloved son was only able to write home once and his cherished letter was received on the same day I found out about his
passing. I would like to share with you some of my son’s written thoughts and what he soulfully believed in…
“Mommadukes!
….don't freak out but three of our guys got shot by snipers while we were out on patrol....they all lived but to let you know I won't lie everyday my life is being threatened, but I am trained and I
saved my buddies life the other day. So just pray and have faith, ………….I do have to tell you if something does happen it is how I wanted to go out fighting for a cause of freedom of america and for
the iraq people. Don't be sad, be happy I wouldn't want it any other way…………..”
So, in keeping with my promise, my family and I are hosting our 1st Annual Bentz Fallen Soldier Bike Run on July 25, 2010 for
the David J. Bentz III Scholarship Fund that was set up in his memory. This scholarship fund is our opportunity to bring some
meaning to his untimely passing. Each year a senior student/athlete from Clayton High School, NJ and a recipient from the state
of NJ will be awarded with a scholarship to help them attend college. This student/athlete will exhibit the same values and characteristics
that our beloved DJ had, and we are confident that each and every recipient will produce a positive path paved by the
values that they have cultivated and emulated. For this, I am sure my son DJ, would be proud. We understand that there are many
organizations and benefits that solicit your involvement. The family of DJ Bentz is only reaching out to those corporations and
businesses that have had some sort of special meaning as we try to put DJ’s life in perspective.
Your charitable consideration of any gift of any kind for this event is greatly appreciated and will be a valuable asset in furthering
Our Hero….America’s Hero…. PFC David J. Bentz III’s mission. Any questions or special instructions, please do not hesitate to
contact me at 609-970-4948. As always, my family and I THANK YOU in advance for your generosity! HOOAH!

Sincerely,
Kimberly Geonnotti
Proud Soldier Mommadukes,
368 Fryers Lane, Williamstown, NJ 08094
kgeonnotti@djbentzscholarship.org
www.djbentzscholarship.org
ALL OUR FALLEN NEVER FORGOTTEN"
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