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\"RodgerI worked with Roger Benson at PEF from 1986 through his nine years as president. It has been more than 20 years since his leadership, but we remained friends and I often called him for advice and guidance.\u00a0 He was always there.<\/em><\/p>\n

He was more than just a union president to me, he was a mentor, a confidante, and a true friend. His genuine kindness and caring touched me in ways I never imagined possible.<\/em><\/p>\n

Before I met Roger, I never truly understood what a mentor was. Under his wing, I grew beyond what I thought I could. He saw my potential and there is no greater gift he could have given me.<\/em><\/p>\n

Whenever I made mistakes, he never made me feel bad about them. Instead, he encouraged me to learn and grow, and for that, I am deeply grateful and will miss him.<\/em><\/p>\n

Karen Danish
\nPEF Retirees Coordinator and Chapter 8 (Capital Region) Retirees President<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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