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T-birds take teacher for a ride
May 23, 2010 11:30 PM
To say that David Benke is excited is an understatement. The middle school math teacher is suiting up for a ride with the Air Force Thunderbirds. "My wife and I when they first told us this we were literally in the kitchen jumping up and down," Benke said. ... more » -
The Thunderbirds are here
May 23, 2010 3:51 PM
The Air Force Thunderbirds have arrived in Colorado Springs. The squadron of F-16 aerial demonstration jets will perform for the graduation ceremony at the US Air Force Academy on Wednesday. The pilots conducted a re-enlistment ceremony for about 20 airmen at Peterson Air Force Base. Dr. David Benke,... more » -
Heroic teacher gets ride of a lifetime
May 21, 2010 8:09 PM
The middle school teacher who tackled a gunman on a Colorado school campus will take to the skies with the Thunderbirds on Sunday. The Thunderbirds will be in Colorado Springs to support the Air Force Academy graduation. During their visit, they will also take David Benke on a flight. Benke,... more » -
Hero of Colorado school shootings given new car
March 23, 2010 2:40 PM
A teacher who tackled a suspected shooter outside a Colorado school has been given a new car. The Shortline Automotive dealership in suburban Denver gave David Benke a 2010 Subaru Outback on Tuesday. Benke is credited with knocking down Bruco Strong Eagle Eastwood outside Deer Creek Middle School... more »
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