(Updated 2326, Jul 21, 2012) In Memoriam: Benjamin Robert Veitch (Mar 6, 1993-Jul 20, 2012)

Benjamin Robert Veitch
Mar 6, 1993 - Jul 20, 2012

“LORD, thou hast been our refuge:  from one generation to another” (Psalm 90:1)

Benjamin Veitch, my nephew, age 19, was found dead yesterday morning, 7/20/2012, at 0600 by his mother, my sister-in-law, Robyn Veitch.  Robyn, a Registered Nurse, engaged in CPR to no avail.  Communications this morning have been established with my brother, Benjamin’s father, Robert Mark Veitch. My brother had been traveling due to business in the south.  A 2-car convoy of the Veitch-clan from eastern North Carolina will travel to Detroit tomorrow.  Aside from Mark and Robyn Veitch, the parents, their four daughters and one son-in-law (Erin, Sarah, Kristina, and Anna), there will be dozens of cousins involved.  Having seen enough in my time, I have my "theological sea legs."  My concern continues for my brother's immediate family, but also for the dozens of cousins.  We request that you keep the Veitch-clan in Grosse Point, MI, in your prayers.

We offer an old school Anglican Prayer.

“O God, whose days are without end, and whose mercies cannot be numbered;  Make us, we beseech Thee, deeply sensible of the shortness and uncertainty of life; and let Thy Holy Spirit lead us through this vale of misery, in holiness and righteousness, all the days of our lives:  That, when we shall have served Thee in our generation, we may be gathered unto our fathers, having the testimony of a good conscience; in the communion of Thy Church; in the confidence of a certain faith;  in the comfort of a reasonable, religious, and holy hope;  in favor with Thee our God, and in perfect charity with the world.  All which we ask through Jesus Christ our LORD, Amen”  (Reformed Episcopal Book of Common Prayer, 1873, p. 507).

Here is the obituary from the funeral home is as below.

http://www.bcfh.com/obituaries/Benjamin-Robert-Veitch1122062421/#/Obituary

Obituary for Benjamin Robert Veitch

Benjamin Robert Veitch, age 19, July 20, 2012. Beloved son of Robyn and Mark. Loving brother of Erin (Tim) Buechel, Sarah, Christina and Anna Maria. Dear uncle of Amelia Buechel. Grandson of June Veitch. Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.  Pre-deceased by grandparents Reverend Donald Veitch & Rinaldo & Helen Fuga. Visitation Monday 2:00pm till 9:00pm with evening Scripture 7:00pm at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of the Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 25800 Harper Avenue (3 Blocks N. of 10 Mile Rd.). Funeral Tuesday Instate 9:30am Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 467 Fairford, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI until time of Mass 10:00am.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share a memory with the family at www.bcfh.com

Cemetery Details

Resurrection Cemetery

18201 Clinton River Road
Clinton Township, MI, 48038

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Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home

25800 Harper Avenue
St. Clair Shores, MI 48081

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The Veitch-clan, my brother’s family, is not one of Sailors and Marines.   Yet, we offer the “Navy Anthem.”  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KCiMdR1ox0

The constant refrain is a prayer for “those in peril on the sea.”  The Veitchs in Michigan will be navigating stormy seas, a heavy sea state, rolling billows and trials.  Metaphorically, they are in “rough seas.” 

Here are the lyrics.

Eternal Father, strong to save, Whose arm hath bound the restless wave, Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep Its own appointed limits keep; Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee, For those in peril on the sea! O Christ! Whose voice the waters heard And hushed their raging at Thy word, Who walkedst on the foaming deep, And calm amidst its rage didst sleep; Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee, For those in peril on the sea!

Most Holy Spirit! Who didst brood Upon the chaos dark and rude, And bid its angry tumult cease, And give, for wild confusion, peace; Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee, For those in peril on the sea! O Trinity of love and power! Our brethren shield in danger's hour; From rock and tempest, fire and foe, Protect them wheresoe'er they go; Thus evermore shall rise to Thee Glad hymns of praise from land and sea. ---------------------- I sent a message to my brother (Robert), sister (Robyn) and my nieces at the Funeral Home's website.  http://www.bcfh.com/obituaries/Benjamin-Robert-Veitch1122062421/   “Brother Mark, Sister Robyn and my beloved nieces, our sorrows and tears...from the eastern NC Veitch-clan...are multiplied through this day, 21 Jul 2010. I'm an old, retired Sailor and Marine. I've seen alot in my time. Seen enough. I've conducted many Marine and Navy funerals myself. Acquainted with griefs and sorrows. I buried my Dad "without a tear," "without blinking," but not this time. I've got em' today. We shed tears here. 4-5 times for me. We'll be there soon. Traveling tomorrow following Divine Worship (an unquestionable duty) here in eastern NC. ETA in Detroit on Monday soonest...about 1400-1500. Will establish comms with Uncle Mark tomorrow from the road. Our profoundest condolences, love and assured prayers. We love you all. We extend our love to you all, Uncle Phil”