Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover

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Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover

Post by KiwiMB » Fri Sep 09, 2022 7:06 pm

Hi guys,
I haven't seen any posts from Joel lately, and a quick trawl of the page came up with a post in March 2021. Does anyone know if he is ok?

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Re: Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover

Post by YLG80 » Fri Sep 09, 2022 10:34 pm

Joe has posted a message recently :

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He is most likely reading the GPW restoration standards :wink: .

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Re: Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover

Post by KiwiMB » Wed Sep 21, 2022 10:37 pm

Merci Yeves.

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Re: Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover

Post by Bill H. » Thu Sep 22, 2022 7:59 pm

Joel called me a couple of days ago. He had some health issues lately stemming from his time in the Army. He has good days and bad days. I'll call him tomorrow and let him know you all are thinking of him.

Thank you for showing concern.
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Re: Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover

Post by Bill H. » Fri Dec 02, 2022 3:04 pm

Joel called me this afternoon and he's still dealing with some health issues. He sounded really good considering all he's been through the last few weeks. His wife was involved in an automobile accident a few weeks ago and suffered some broken ribs but otherwise she is okay. Wrong way driver and his beloved red pickup was totaled.

Please keep he and his wife in your prayers. :wink:
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Re: Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover

Post by wc56daveyboy » Fri Dec 02, 2022 4:24 pm

Glad to hear he is still up and about

It’s been quite awhile since he has chimed in here..

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Re: Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover

Post by 17thAirborne » Fri Dec 02, 2022 5:11 pm

Same here, speedy recovery to both.
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Re: Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover

Post by Joe Gopan » Thu Mar 02, 2023 10:27 am

Add a fractured hip but I'm getting there.
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Re: Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover

Post by Ken Perkins » Thu Mar 02, 2023 1:35 pm

hang in there,Joel !
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Re: Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover

Post by JAB » Thu Mar 02, 2023 2:36 pm

Spring is comming Joel! Get in shape for some MV rides in the pleasant weather!
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Re: Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover

Post by jnissen » Tue Mar 07, 2023 4:52 pm

Get well. Hopefully your up and about. Hips can be nasty to deal with.


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Re: Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover

Post by Bill H. » Wed Mar 08, 2023 3:40 pm

Just got off the phone with Joel. He took a spill off his deck and cracked so ribs and his pelvis. He's home and on the mend. I will say he sounded really good too. He might call me tomorrow. If he does I'll update everyone here.

Thank you all for your concern for Joel. It means a great deal to me and him. :wink:
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Re: Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover

Post by zepher11 » Wed Mar 08, 2023 3:48 pm

Wishing Joel the best. Have purchased a few things from him over the years, and have always appreciated his postings. Plus his beautiful Jeep and CCKW are always great to see.

Get well soon Joel!
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Re: Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover

Post by 70th Division » Thu Mar 09, 2023 6:17 am

Joe Gopan wrote:
Thu Mar 02, 2023 10:27 am
Add a fractured hip but I'm getting there.
Hello Joel,

Get well soon, and I hope that you and your wife make a full recovery !!
Take it safe and easy in that Maine winter and ice !

Summer is coming, and a return to beautiful weather and good health .

God Bless and Heal You and your Wife !!

Best Wishes,
Ray

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Re: Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover

Post by phillip.w.givens » Thu Mar 23, 2023 6:36 pm

Get well soon Joel. Was wandering their for a while if you was still around. I do not get on here as much but when I do I look to see if you have posted anything. Well speedy recover for you and your wife.

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