I came across this site the other week, and I know this is a pretty old thread but I had to post something.
I am Ben's younger brother, and reading these few posts from people that knew him...and still hearing that he is remembered by others years later makes me so happy. Obviously I know what an amazing person he was, but hearing others' perspectives is comforting.
5 years ago my wife and I had a son, and I was able to honor my brother by giving my son Benjamin as his middle name.
Anyway, thank you all for the kind words.
- Nick