We lost one of the old school guys

[Jim Sammons LJKF]

The Kayak Fishing community, the teaching community, the music community and well the world community lost one of the best yesterday to a terrible accident. I personally lost a good friend with whom I spent many hours on the water.
Rod Bennett was truly one of the best in every way and I will miss him every day I am on the water. I can't imagine what Valerie is going through but my thoughts are with her.
Rod and Val could often be seen cruising their Scupper Pros out in La Jolla and on the forums were simply known as RodandVal.
A no big deal day for Rod pictured below with his kayak fishing record 53 pound yellowtail and a little by-catch.
If anyone is from the area and can help find out who did this please read the article and contact authorities.
http://scvnews.com/2016/05/25/fatal-...a-canyon-road/

[Jizzling]

Santa Clarita? Thats my neck of the woods. I'll see if I can find anything out on the incident.

[Geno Machino]

Sorry for your loss Jim. I didn't know him, however I wish I did...my condolences to Val and the rest of his family.

Geno

[old_rookie]

Absolutely horrible what happened.

The link didn't work - maybe this will - http://scvnews.com/2016/05/25/fatal-...a-canyon-road/

[Tman]

So sad to hear...Rod and Val were both great, happy people.

My thoughts and Prayers are with you Val, I am so sorry for your loss.

I hope they catch this person and soon.

[chris138]

So sad to hear about this fellow cyclist and fisher. Enjoy each day and please share the road.

[cabojohn]

Ride & Fish in Peace Rod.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Val & the Bennett Family.

[cell128]

What a horrible loss... they need to get this scum off the streets.

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[Starsky]

Very sorry for your loss, I drive by that area near the 14 fwy on my commute to work every day. May Rod rest in peace and my prayers will be with his family and friends.

[ful-rac]

That's sad to hear...hope they catch that scumbag! RIP.

[Iceman]

just so sad, truly genuinely nice guy taken too soon.

[Orca Winfrey]

That's horrible. Condolences to all who's cared about him. I used to be an avid road cyclist but quit after it got too dangerous with the advent of cellphones. Mountain biking is much safer these days. Very sad.

[sharonkayak]

sorry to hear this. Met him a few times on the water, and beach. we definitely lost a good one, my condolences to his family.

[momo fish]

Sorry to hear...

Just heard the driver turned himself in today..

[Jim Sammons LJKF]

Originally Posted by momo fish

Sorry to hear...

Just heard the driver turned himself in today..

I had not heard that, thanks for sharing.

[Jim Sammons LJKF]

Here is the info on the guy they arrested. http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/lo...381121651.html

[2-Stix]

My prayers go out.

[ful-rac]

Thank GOD they caught this guy! Good work San Diego Police! Now throw the book at HIM!

[Jim Sammons LJKF]

For those interested, there will be services up in Santa Clarita on the 9th. We will also be doing a paddle out to spread his ashes down in La Jolla at a date to be determined. I will follow up with details as I get them.

[swinginFish]

Originally Posted by Jim Sammons LJKF

For those interested, there will be services up in Santa Clarita on the 9th. We will also be doing a paddle out to spread his ashes down in La Jolla at a date to be determined. I will follow up with details as I get them.

Jim,

Please let me know via PM or email the date/time of the paddle out and the spreading of his ashes at LJ. Deeply saddened by this loss and appreciate opportunity to join you and others in a fitting farewell.

Avery