As long as I can remember, I’ve always wanted a an older brother. Someone who would teach me how to be cool; someone who would always protect me; someone who would love me unconditionally. At 12 years old, Ben to me was the epitome of cool. He could fill a room with laughter and made everyone feel at ease. He could take on almost anything in a way that felt effortless. And over the years, he taught me so much. He introduced me to Madvillain and showed me how to poach an egg. He taught me how find joy in stressful moments. Most of all, he taught me how to love fiercely. Ben was someone who recognized everyone for exactly who they were and loved them all the more for it. He was someone who would give everything to be there for others, no matter what was happening in his life. Once, Ben and I were joking and he told me he would need to hire someone to write him personal motivational speeches. The truth is, he already filled that role for so many people. Ben saw the best in everyone and reminded everyone to see the best in themselves. He made everyone feel like family. I’m so thankful to have had a brother in him. Words cannot express how much I’ll miss him.
As long as I can remember, I’ve always wanted a an older brother. Someone who would teach me how to be cool; someone who would always protect me; someone who would love me unconditionally. At 12 years old, Ben to me was the epitome of cool. He could fill a room with laughter and made everyone feel at ease. He could take on almost anything in a way that felt effortless. And over the years, he taught me so much. He introduced me to Madvillain and showed me how to poach an egg. He taught me how find joy in stressful moments. Most of all, he taught me how to love fiercely. Ben was someone who recognized everyone for exactly who they were and loved them all the more for it. He was someone who would give everything to be there for others, no matter what was happening in his life. Once, Ben and I were joking and he told me he would need to hire someone to write him personal motivational speeches. The truth is, he already filled that role for so many people. Ben saw the best in everyone and reminded everyone to see the best in themselves. He made everyone feel like family. I’m so thankful to have had a brother in him. Words cannot express how much I’ll miss him.
