Comments on: the nicest genius i ever knew.

By: Alan Northrup

Alan Northrup — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:44:19 +0000

Though I haven’t met most (or really any) of the folks on this site, I knew Ben briefly at Harvard and then as a roommate at Caltech for two years (fall 2000 to summer 2002). I’m still haunted by his sudden and untimely demise and think on occassion about what the world is missing without him here. I decided on a whim and a sense of nostalgia to google his name today and came accross this site and the lovely tribute. It’s been a while since I’ve seen him and it was moving to watch the images of a dear, lost friend. I wish I had been able to attend his services at the time, but this site has helped me reach some closure. Thanks for making, posting and maintaining this memorial. (copy of note on video tribute page)

By: Brad Miller

Brad Miller — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 19:18:11 +0000

Hi ann and rich,

So many people felt so strongly about Ben because he made a huge difference in so many people’s lives! He always made people laugh and smile and he was so much fun to be around. Ben’s soul was inspired by God and will live on to create other acts of goodness and kindness. Ben was a wonderful friend to have!! He was very smart and bright! He was very talented. I found the weblog about Ben last night and I think it is wonderful and the tribute video is Excellent, Ben inspired so many people. I love what you guys have done here!!

By: Jen

Jen — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 15:05:05 +0000

I am glad to see people are still visiting this blog, it is a great tribute. I dated Ben in college and was deeply affected by his death, as was everyone. Recently I decided to participate in a 22 mile overnight fundraising walk for the American Society for Suicide Prevention in his honor. If any of you would like to learn more about the event or make a donation in his memory, please go to
http://www.theovernight.org/?fuseaction=extranet.personalpage&confirmid=10005934
thank you
Jen

By: ben

ben — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 13:39:18 +0000

…is hard for many of us, especially with the memory of Ben. It seems that thoughts of him and the other friends that I have lost come back to me — as Hunter put it — “when I slow down”.

I am glad to hear that a new family member is lifting your spirits a bit. And, as a fellow Ben, I agree that a box of rice is in order :)

By: Ann Edelson

Ann Edelson — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 16:13:14 +0000

Almost one year has passed and I decided to visit the site about my son again. This has been a difficult year and at this time things are very bad. However, reading about Ben as he was seen by his friends helps. In case anyone reads this I would love to hear how you are doing. I am a grandma to a beautiful girl-Rayah. She is helping in so many ways to get through life. She would have loved her Uncle Ben. He always said that he would send a box of the rice to Aaron & Britt when they had a child. That is the Ben that makes me smile.
Ann

By: Christina Bergstrom

Christina Bergstrom — Thu, 16 Dec 2004 22:50:46 +0000

Thank you so much for what you have posted on your site. I am terribly saddened that Ben passed away even though I hadn’t seen him in a few years. I posted a few pictures on my site from time that we spent together in college. I miss him.

http://www.digitas.harvard.edu/~bergstr/days/blog/blog.htm

Love,
Christina

By: Chris Vaughan

Chris Vaughan — Wed, 15 Dec 2004 23:55:32 +0000

I am deeply saddened by the news of Ben’s passing. I knew him as a classmate, a band member and I considered him to be a friend. I know I wasn’t as close to him as many of you, but Ben was the kind of person that to know him, was to consider him a friend. I think he was friend to everyone he came in contact with. I remember his energy to be contagious; his talents and intelligence I respected so very much. As I read over some of the names that have written (Ben Wilson, Wayne Davis, Nick “Herb” Walters), I can’t help but reflect on some of those high school memories. Ben was a person who I’ll remeber with great fondness when I look back on EHS. I am glad I had the opportunity to meet him, know him and consider him a friend. My prayers go out to his family.

By: Angela (Bluhm) Jones

Angela (Bluhm) Jones — Wed, 15 Dec 2004 13:30:47 +0000

I just heard about all this a few days ago through Nick W. i have lost touch with so many especially since my family moved from there a few years ago. Ben had a profound effect on so many. He touched everyone in different ways. Many of you knew him much better then I did but I have many fond memories of him. i think it is wonderful to see a tribute like this and to see that so many care. He will never be forgotten and will live on through all who remember him.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 15 Dec 2004 05:59:08 +0000

I lived in Ben’s dorm and sang with Ben in an a cappella group in college. I can’t believe such a unique, funny, and big-hearted person is gone. Such a loss. He helped me through a few tough moments and made me laugh so many times.

By: Stephanie Mues C/O The Mues Photography

Stephanie Mues C/O The Mues Photography — Mon, 13 Dec 2004 23:11:05 +0000

Please accept my condolences. I was absolutely shocked to hear about this. It still gives me the willies.

I really don’t know what to say.

Stephanie Mues