Birth date: Jan 25, 1998 Death date: Nov 17, 2020
Blake Robert Bennett of Osprey FL, died November 17, 2020. He was born January 25, 1998 in Sarasota, FL, The son of Susan Jacobson and Robert Bennett. He attended Pine View school in Osprey from Grades 2-12. After graduating high Read Obituary
I think about you a lot. I miss you so much! I meant to call you to apologize but I kept putting it off. I went to your Facebook before pressing call when I finally built up the courage to reach out & i was one day too late. I miss you so so much. I’m so sorry.
Some days an old Snapchat screenshot of you pops up on my phones featured photos & i take it as a sign you’re with me that day. We will meet again one day!
From Blake's Aunt Debbie:
Over 50 years ago while in high school art class we were given a calligraphy practice assignment using one of the quotes on a list.
I chose "Music is the moonlight in the gloomy night of life." Johann Paul Friedrich Richter (Jean Paul) I was in the band at the time and throughout my life enjoyed listening to my grandmother play the organ and piano, my aunt studied music and became a very accomplished organist, pianist and choir director. My Dad was a fan of classical music, my Mom loved the big band sounds, and there was always music playing in the house or car.
So when Blake and his sister Blaire showed an interest in music at a young age I was thrilled.
I attended recitals and concerts and I am a very proud Aunt.
When Blake chose to continue to pursue a career in music we enjoyed watching him grow.
He studied and played, not for himself but for the sake of others, he brought joy and stirred our emotions when he played.
His goal to bring music into the lives of people with challenges inspires us and encourages us to imitate his LOVE for people.
Recently Blake had compiled a list of names on a white board. My brother, his Dad, told me Blake did this because he wanted to remember them and to reach out to them whenever he had a chance. Everyone he ever met must be on that list because there were columns of names too many to count. That says much about what kind of person Blake was.
I have no doubt that he will continue to reach out to us in ways we will not expect. He never forgot you and reminded us to pay it forward.
❤️U💯s Blake
My heart and prayers goes out to the entire family. Blake played trumpet in my big band in last year's Christmas concert in Tallahassee and New Year's Eve in Jacksonville. He was a wonderful talented young man and he will be missed by many.
My heart felt condolences go out to Susan and Bob and the family. I have known Susan and Bob since before they were married, although I haven't seen them in years. When the kids were young we spent a lot of time together. As a young boy, I remember Blake as being happy and easy go lucky. As a young man, I am sure he remained the same. It sounds like he was a very accomplished and will be missed. So sorry for your loss. Cindy Steele
Blake was an outstanding young man. He and his sister Blaire served many years as faithful Acolytes at Church of the Palms in Sarasota. I was blessed to have known him and worked with him in his Christian service. Joanne Willaredt-Ross
