Comments on: Tribute to Ben Weider

By: TERRY mCcONNELL

TERRY mCcONNELL — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:44:25 +0000

There are few men who take residence in ones memory and are never dislodged from the lofty post one puts in the life of great men such as Ben Weider. I first met him in 1948 in the family home on Colonial Avenue in Montreal. I have been a fan, a customer and I hope not presumtiouly an associate and friend. Mr. Weider , to me and to many Canadians involved in body building, men such as Joffre L’Heureux, Ed Theriault, Leo Robert, Alan Paivio and Tony Lanza who were longtime boosters of the Weider Brothers. Ben Weider was an outstanding example of what determination, good will and personal charm could accomplish regardless of the foundations of life.Love, respect and devotion to an ideal are the greatest accomplishments…factors which have paved the road to the great Weider Empire.

Sincerely

Terry McConnell
Writer /Broadcaster

By: MIKE GLASS

MIKE GLASS — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:54:34 +0000

“Ben Weider was the single and most important resource and presence in the bodybuilding and fitness scene over the past 60 years. A fearless and undying leader in the bodybuilding industry it can go without saying that all we are today would never be without the masterful hand and artistry of Ben Weider”.

Ben Weider created the multi million dollar industries we now call the modern day bodybuilding era with Brother Joe. Together Ben Weider and brother Joe made the magic come alive. Ben opened more doors for more people than we all collectively could not accomplish in many life times.

We owe Ben a debt of thanks for his perseverance, determination, Tánaistí and staying power.

Thank you for your counsel and mentorship Ben. We hope for a safe passage!

Your friend,

Mike Glass – Entertainment Productions® Est. 1971

By: Nosek Luděk

Nosek Luděk — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:04:26 +0000

Dear Ben Weider in the heaven….
I will miss you as a tutor and friend. Your photo will decorate my office till the end…..
Luděk Nosek
Czech Republik

By: DEL

DEL — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:40:29 +0000

Few people in life will ever hold the recognition for the sport of bodybuilding that Ben Weider did, a sad time for the passing of a great man, condolences to everyone who knew him and knew of him who join in mourning his passing. REST IN BODYBUILDING HEAVEN

By: Bruno Gonzalez

Bruno Gonzalez — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:49:06 +0000

the world of bodybuilding mourns the death of Ben Weider … I leave here my feelings the family, and giving continuity to the wonderful work started by Ben …

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By: Manuel Moniz

Manuel Moniz — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:22:15 +0000

God bless Mr. Weider !
He was the inspiration for many of us with is motivation and dedication to create a wonderful family…the IFBB.

By: Rishi Gulati & Jeetu Dhaliwal

Rishi Gulati & Jeetu Dhaliwal — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:33:38 +0000

We are too late to express our feelings on the sad demise of Mr. Ben Weider, the Father of Modern Body Building but it was a bad luck that we got this sad news today itself. It is a great loss to the Body Building World. No doubt Mr. Weider will not be with us but his inspiration is always there for the lovers of Body Building . When we met Mr. Paul Chua some years back in Jalandhar (Punjab) India , he told us a lot about the contribution of Mr. Weider for the promotion of Body Building .

We on behalf of hundreds of upcoming Body Builders express our grief & sorrow. He will always be remembered. May God grant the departed soul peace!

Regards,

Rishi Gulati & Jeetu Dhaliwal
Faridkot (Punjab) INDIA .