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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/utility/FeedStylesheets/rss.xsl" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"><channel><title>The trophies that really matter</title><link>http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/blogs/eft_blog/archive/2009/05/09/the-trophies-that-really-matter.aspx</link><description>An influential man in your life died recently. His name was Coach Ben Hammerschmidt (Coach Ben). He was my high school baseball &amp;amp; football coach and, whether you are aware of it or not, he was YOUR coach as well ... and still is. Why? Because his</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><generator>CommunityServer 2007.1 (Build: 20917.1142)</generator><item><title>re: The trophies that really matter</title><link>http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/blogs/eft_blog/archive/2009/05/09/the-trophies-that-really-matter.aspx#30487</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:56:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">3ef29671-9687-46d5-a862-0f18aeb38524:30487</guid><dc:creator>Nancy Jones   (BEN)</dc:creator><description>&lt;p&gt;What wonderful remarks! It is obvious just how much you are respected and loved, by these people you have influenced. &amp;nbsp;We who teach and hopefully lead by example, know our success by the actions and appreciation of those whose lives we touch. How nice that these students of yours ~get it~! &amp;nbsp;Thanks for sending these comments to me, so I can try to heal;;;;;;;;;;dad is still very real to me;;;;;;;;;I need to realize that he gave everything he could, physically, and now will continue to do so through those of us who listened well. I always told my students, for 42yrs., I wish my dad could have raised them, as well. &amp;nbsp;They would answer: he is, through you, Ms. Jones! Gary, you have always carried the torch;;;;;;;;;;;;;for that I am grateful, and I will share these comments with the family and friends. &amp;nbsp;Again, thanks;;;;;;;;love ya, Nancy Hammerschmidt Jones&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;img src="http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=30487" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description></item><item><title>re: The trophies that really matter</title><link>http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/blogs/eft_blog/archive/2009/05/09/the-trophies-that-really-matter.aspx#30441</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:52:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">3ef29671-9687-46d5-a862-0f18aeb38524:30441</guid><dc:creator>Lee</dc:creator><description>&lt;p&gt;Dear Gary,&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Your words, thoughts and feelings do Coach Ben honor. &amp;nbsp;You and Mr. Hammerschmidt's families are in my heart during this time of transition. &amp;nbsp;I remember the poem you recited on one of the DVDs about Coach Ben and it was clear how important this great man was to you. &amp;nbsp;My hats off and my deepest Gratitude to Coach Ben for helping to shape you into the master teacher you have become, and for teaching through example so that his teachings would reach so incredibly far and wide, changing us, changing the world for the better. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;img src="http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=30441" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description></item><item><title>re: The trophies that really matter</title><link>http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/blogs/eft_blog/archive/2009/05/09/the-trophies-that-really-matter.aspx#29994</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:25:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">3ef29671-9687-46d5-a862-0f18aeb38524:29994</guid><dc:creator>Mildred</dc:creator><description>&lt;p&gt;As coach Ben inspired you, you have inspired all of us, Gary. Bless you for the generosity of spirit that you learned from him and have taught to us through EFT.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;img src="http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=29994" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description></item><item><title>re: The trophies that really matter</title><link>http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/blogs/eft_blog/archive/2009/05/09/the-trophies-that-really-matter.aspx#29827</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 16:57:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">3ef29671-9687-46d5-a862-0f18aeb38524:29827</guid><dc:creator>Fiona</dc:creator><description>&lt;p&gt;So sorry for your loss, Gary ... &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Thanks for sharing Coach Ben with us. &amp;nbsp;He's been &amp;nbsp;a great inspiration :)&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Blessings&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Fiona&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;img src="http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=29827" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description></item><item><title>re: The trophies that really matter</title><link>http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/blogs/eft_blog/archive/2009/05/09/the-trophies-that-really-matter.aspx#29800</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 17:06:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">3ef29671-9687-46d5-a862-0f18aeb38524:29800</guid><dc:creator>Bhagyalakshmi</dc:creator><description>&lt;p&gt;Dear Gary,&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Hearfelt condolences to you and Coach Ben's family.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I know that Coach Ben has been a great role model and his exemplary life&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;has influenced &amp;nbsp;your life and through you, ours. I feel blessed to &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;be one of the countless people who feel a sense of gratitude for his wonderful &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;presence &amp;nbsp;on this planet. A teacher has the power to affect eternity.............which &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;is what Coach Ben did.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You, dear Gary, have followed his footsteps and have no idea of the extent to &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;which you have influenced, motivated and inspired multitudes.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I pray for his family and for you. May God give you all the strength to cope with this &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;irreparable loss. May his soul rest in peace.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Namaste,&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Bhagyalakshmi&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;img src="http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=29800" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description></item><item><title>re: The trophies that really matter</title><link>http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/blogs/eft_blog/archive/2009/05/09/the-trophies-that-really-matter.aspx#29788</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 06:56:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">3ef29671-9687-46d5-a862-0f18aeb38524:29788</guid><dc:creator>Gabrielle Laver - Australia</dc:creator><description>&lt;p&gt;Peace be with you and all who were blessed by knowing your Coach Ben. His legacy is changing the world!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Love Gabrielle&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;img src="http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=29788" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description></item><item><title>re: The trophies that really matter</title><link>http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/blogs/eft_blog/archive/2009/05/09/the-trophies-that-really-matter.aspx#29734</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 14:15:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">3ef29671-9687-46d5-a862-0f18aeb38524:29734</guid><dc:creator>Dorrette B</dc:creator><description>&lt;p&gt;Sorry for your loss Gary.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; We all have a coach Ben with us if only we can open &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;our minds to it.Thank you so much for your inspirational news letters Gary&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Love &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dorrette&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;img src="http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=29734" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description></item><item><title>re: The trophies that really matter</title><link>http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/blogs/eft_blog/archive/2009/05/09/the-trophies-that-really-matter.aspx#29722</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 22:44:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">3ef29671-9687-46d5-a862-0f18aeb38524:29722</guid><dc:creator>Julie Bordogna</dc:creator><description>&lt;p&gt;Dearest Gary&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I am so sorry to hear of your sad loss . coach Ben must have been a true inspiration to you .... love and prayers always&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Julie&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;img src="http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=29722" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description></item><item><title>re: The trophies that really matter</title><link>http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/blogs/eft_blog/archive/2009/05/09/the-trophies-that-really-matter.aspx#29721</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 20:28:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">3ef29671-9687-46d5-a862-0f18aeb38524:29721</guid><dc:creator>Dewan Afzal</dc:creator><description>&lt;p&gt;Dear Gary,&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing the inspiration as always.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Best wishes,&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dewan&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;img src="http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=29721" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description></item><item><title>re: The trophies that really matter</title><link>http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/blogs/eft_blog/archive/2009/05/09/the-trophies-that-really-matter.aspx#29719</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 18:45:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">3ef29671-9687-46d5-a862-0f18aeb38524:29719</guid><dc:creator>John Smeresky</dc:creator><description>&lt;p&gt;Thank you Gary and Coach Ben, &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It is an honor to pass on EFT and I, more than likely would have passed it by had it not been for your kind and generous demeanor. &amp;nbsp;Coach Ben probably had something to do with that as well. &amp;nbsp;The lesson for me is that everything we say and do carries forward. &amp;nbsp;It is etched in everyone we touch and everyone that they touch along life's path. &amp;nbsp;It is a good thing to be aware. &amp;nbsp;EFT has helped me to grow in so many ways and we all affect others in one way or another with each contact we make. &amp;nbsp;We either encourage or discourage with every meeting.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;img src="http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=29719" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description></item><item><title>re: The trophies that really matter</title><link>http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/blogs/eft_blog/archive/2009/05/09/the-trophies-that-really-matter.aspx#29717</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 17:22:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">3ef29671-9687-46d5-a862-0f18aeb38524:29717</guid><dc:creator>Jack Bray, M.A.</dc:creator><description>&lt;p&gt;Dear Gary,&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We have enjoyed your EFT e-mail newsletters very much. They inspire us to keep tapping for ourselves and our students. We enjoy the energy, joy and wisdom of the reports from around the world. &amp;nbsp;Our condolences for the loss of your coach Ben.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Much love &amp;amp; light,&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Jack Bray, M.A., C.P.G., C.T.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;img src="http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=29717" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description></item><item><title>re: The trophies that really matter</title><link>http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/blogs/eft_blog/archive/2009/05/09/the-trophies-that-really-matter.aspx#29715</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 16:43:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">3ef29671-9687-46d5-a862-0f18aeb38524:29715</guid><dc:creator>Frank L. Avitt</dc:creator><description>&lt;p&gt;Gary,&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Thank you for your advice. &amp;nbsp;Since I was 13 years old, I have picked up knowledge from good men. &amp;nbsp;I began learning again at age 78. &amp;nbsp;You have had the most influence on my life at this time. &amp;nbsp;My birth date is 5/17/1929 and still learning.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Frank&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;img src="http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=29715" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description></item><item><title>re: The trophies that really matter</title><link>http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/blogs/eft_blog/archive/2009/05/09/the-trophies-that-really-matter.aspx#29711</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 15:33:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">3ef29671-9687-46d5-a862-0f18aeb38524:29711</guid><dc:creator>Carol J.</dc:creator><description>&lt;p&gt;Gary,&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Your e-mail newsletters that come so faithfully remind me of the time I knew you in Sacramento before EFT. &amp;nbsp;It makes me happy to see how your disciplne and courage have made the world a better place, and it inspires me to continue on my own path. &amp;nbsp;Thank you for sharing with us so much of your own journey. &amp;nbsp;And, I am sorry for the loss of your mentor and coach.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;img src="http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=29711" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description></item><item><title>re: The trophies that really matter</title><link>http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/blogs/eft_blog/archive/2009/05/09/the-trophies-that-really-matter.aspx#29707</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 14:43:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">3ef29671-9687-46d5-a862-0f18aeb38524:29707</guid><dc:creator>wim v</dc:creator><description>&lt;p&gt;thank you coach Ben,&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;thank you Gary...&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;love&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Wim&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;img src="http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=29707" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description></item><item><title>re: The trophies that really matter</title><link>http://eftcommunity.emofree.com/blogs/eft_blog/archive/2009/05/09/the-trophies-that-really-matter.aspx#29702</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 10:23:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">3ef29671-9687-46d5-a862-0f18aeb38524:29702</guid><dc:creator>Carmelo</dc:creator><description>&lt;p&gt;God Bless.&lt;/p&gt;
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