Saturday, June 5, 2021
I grew up with Ben from as far back as I can remember. Can’t think of a time where he wasn’t there playing pick up games, riding bikes, playing cards, being kids together. I don’t think I ever saw him upset. He was always a genuine kind person, open to anything, always with a smile. After graduating it was, where is Ben? What’s he up to now? Always doing his own thing taking him wherever he felt like going and seeing. Last met him for dinner here in Phoenix probably 5 years ago. I was captivated listening to where he has been, things he had done and seen. He relayed plans of traveling down and through South America on his motorcycle. I asked him if he spoke Spanish and he said, “well not much but I’ll learn.” Left dinner a couple hours later gave him a hug and wished him well, looking forward to the next time I could see, visit, and hear more of his adventures. I’ll miss him, but I can’t imagine him having too many regrets in his life. He lived it to its fullest. My condolences to his family
