Hi Vickee, Ben was such a stand-up guy, a real “mensch.” It was wonderful to read about all the ways he showed his humanity, his zest, and his respect for you as a woman, a girlfriend and a friend. It seems clear you were good for Ben, offering him a listening ear and open heart and a partner in fun and sometimes zany pursuits. I’m so sorry he died so young. Your piece surely brought home the vitality and goodness that his life, however abridged, stood for.
Hi Vickee, Ben was such a stand-up guy, a real “mensch.” It was wonderful to read about all the ways he showed his humanity, his zest, and his respect for you as a woman, a girlfriend and a friend. It seems clear you were good for Ben, offering him a listening ear and open heart and a partner in fun and sometimes zany pursuits. I’m so sorry he died so young. Your piece surely brought home the vitality and goodness that his life, however abridged, stood for.