Be Kind.

From friends, teachers, classmates and parents……

I learned from him that I should always talk to others when others won’t ♥ He stole my heart when he was 5 ♥ Ben was the person who would go out of his way to help others ♥ I was bullied a lot.  No one would talk to me much.  But Ben would come up to me, talk to me, and be nice to me ♥ They say you aren’t supposed to have favorites. Well, it isn’t true. Ben was certainly one of mine that sweet smile melted my heart; He never walked by me without giving me a hug! ♥ He was sweet, kind, nice and thoughtful ♥ He never saw differences and would play with anyone…boy or girl ♥ He always knew how to put a smile on my face ♥ A special kiddo like Ben is a gift that I will never forget ♥ I will love Ben forever! It was my honor to be Ben’s teacher ♥ Ben touched the hearts of so many ♥ He was very caring, honest, and funny ♥ I remember Ben always being there for me when I needed someone ♥ He saved my life and I wouldn’t be here without him. I love you Ben ♥ He always put a smile on everyone’s face including mine ♥ Ben had an incredible impact on the life of our son that will last his whole life. Ben poured encouragement and energy into him making him feel not only accepted, but in fact quite cool and even spectacular ♥ He always had the class laughing ♥ He was a wonderful person and was always there to brighten everyone’s day in ceramics ♥ Ben was a good friend to me ♥ Ben was the first person to talk to me in first grade ♥ He was very caring, honest, and funny ♥ He was loved by so many people at many different schools ♥ Ben was a great kid. He was always able to put a smile on my face ♥ Our son doesn’t talk about a lot of people from school, but Ben was one that he spoke of often ♥ Our son struggles with ADHD and emotional disorders, so a lot of kids don’t understand him and get easily annoyed with him.  But Ben was one of the few that were still nice to him. There is no doubt that Ben helped him with his social struggles and he is a better person having known your son ♥ He cared so genuinely about everyone he met ♥ I love that Ben would come to the training room to see us just to say hello ♥ Ben made our grade feel whole ♥ He always knew how to put a smile on my face; Ben- I miss you so much you have no idea how you helped me throughout the years of elementary ♥ Ben was a great kid, he was always able to put a smile on my face ♥ He was so loved at Turpin ♥ Mercer would not have been Mercer without him and even more for Turpin ♥ Ben was always such an upbeat kid in school and he never failed to make me or anybody else laugh ♥ Ben was a bright soul ♥ He was a fighter, he was tough and he made the world a better place ♥ It was a joy to watch him as an athlete and he will be remembered by his smile ♥ We will make sure he is always remembered ♥ He was a good friend to my brother ♥ Ben has changed people forever and no one will forget him ♥ I did not know Ben for long but for the short time I got to know him he made a real impact on my life ♥ Ben was an amazing friend to me and so many others ♥ I will miss Ben so much ♥ Skiing with him and I had the best conversation I’ve ever had ♥ At Perfect North on the skit lift we always had the best conversations ♥ Ben was absolutely amazing ♥ He always knew how to make things better ♥ He had a big smile, a great laugh, and a will to fight in any sport he played ♥ Ben had a big heart that will never be forgotten ♥ Ben was always upbeat and smiling and made everyone happy ♥ He brought joy to everyone he crossed paths with and he will always be in my heart ♥ Ben was such an amazing friend to me throughout elementary school ♥ He never failed to cheer me up just by smiling ♥ His heart was so big!! ♥ Ben made sure I was ready my first varsity track meet at Nagel ♥ I will forever remember Ben’s sweet smile ♥ He was a kind soul who truly touched the lives of many ♥ Ben was one of a kind! ♥ I knew Ben well. He is a light that can’t be put out. I will always remember his smile ♥ I always looked fondly on Ben as a fun, outgoing, silly, neat kid who was so loved ♥ Please know how very special Ben was to so many people ♥ He was always surrounded by people and always smiling and laughing ♥ His smile was given to everyone he met! ♥ Ben was always so nice, kind, smart & funny ♥ He was always such a good friend to everybody ♥ I remember in first grade his favorite color was pink, after that all the other boys favorite color was pink ♥ One of the kindest, most responsible, fearless, loving, and memorable young men I have every known ♥ Ben was so easy to be friends with ♥ I was amazed at how kind he was to everyone that knew him ♥ Ben had such a warm smile and positive energy ♥ Ben was one of the only 8th graders who would talk to us 7th graders ♥ Friday nights will not be the same ♥ An amazing kid. Funny, athletic & kind hearted ♥. Seeing how happy he was reminded me of why I do what I do ♥ Ben was a very bright and sweet kid ♥ Ben has two smiles that I will always remember.  A charming smile and then the grin when he was up to something that he shouldn’t be up to ♥ I feel like I’ve lost one of my own but Ben’s memory will always be a blessing to me ♥ Every time someone spoke his name it only meant good things ♥ Ben was a bright light that just shined everywhere he went ♥ He was and will always be a beautiful boy ♥ Ben had a big impact on me and he was always there when I needed someone to talk to ♥ He stood up for and protected others ♥ Ben was such a light & touched countless people’s lives ♥ My little brother looked up to him; my sister considered him a best friend ♥ Ben was the most fun-loving, caring person and I don’t know one person who didn’t love him ♥ He was always looking out for everyone and loved everyone ♥ Funny, kind boy. I am lucky to have been his teacher ♥ Ben was my friend and we all cared about him so much ♥ Ben was such a fun, loving, happy, positive person ♥ He was also so kind to everyone and would never tolerate bullies ♥ I was very happy to be friends with him. He was a very good and amazing person ♥ I only had one class with Ben but he was one of the only reasons it was fun ♥ Ben was always someone I looked up to ♥ He really brightened anyone’s’ day by just talking to him ♥ He would play with the special needs kids, instead of all the other guys playing football ♥ He aspired to make other people laugh ♥ Whenever he walked into a room, his laugh or smile was guaranteed to make people happy ♥. Ben was always the most kind, genuine soul ♥ When I first moved here from the Middle East, he was the first person that welcomed me and was my first friend in our class ♥ He always knew how to include people and always stood up for everyone ♥ Ben could make you laugh when you thought you would never smile again! ♥ How loved your son was. Ben put a smile on everyone’s faces ♥ He could make anyone smile and he was an amazing athlete ♥ He was very genuine and someone I will never forget ♥ He was so nice and respectful ♥ Ben was a true blessing at Turpin. I didn’t know him personally, but I knew he brought so much light into the school ♥ Ben was a bright ray of sunshine and had a positive impact on my life as well as many others ♥ Ben was always there for me ♥ He was genuinely excited for my son at the finish line.  It’s something he’ll never forget & he’ll keep it forever.  He is a better person having known Ben ♥ Thank you for being so funny and one of my best friends ♥ He was such an awesome young man who impacted our family in such a positive way ♥ What he accomplished throughout his kindness and love was to inspire our son with a confidence and joy that he will always have ♥ I also will never forget his huge smile he always had when I looked across the room ♥ I looked forward to seeing him everyday! ♥ Ben made our class fun and every student enjoyed his enthusiasm ♥ When Ben would walk into a class, it would put a smile on all of our faces ♥ I loved talking to him, he was such a respectful kid and his peers looked up to him ♥ I always thought to myself that I hoped my son would grow up to be as wonderful as he was! ♥ Ben lit up an entire room ♥ You had the biggest and best personality there was ♥ loving, amazing and spontaneous guy ♥ You always laughed with me or at me every time we hung out ♥ You were the first one to call me and check on me ♥ Ben was such a bright spot in this world-and his memory will continue forever ♥ Ben was such a kind, funny wonderful young man ♥ He always wanted everyone else to be happy. I admire him and I strive to be as outgoing as he was every day ♥ A life that hasn’t been touched by Ben is a live I would hate to live ♥ Ben was one of my best friends. He always knew how to put a smile on my face ♥ Ben was such a good friend and everyone adored him ♥ Ben was such a great friend to me ♥ Ben meant the world to me and he for sure will never be forgotten ♥ He was so fun to watch ♥ We all miss his incredible ability to make anyone laugh or smile no matter what any of us were going through ♥ was such a special person with the most contagious smile ♥ Ben was a stud and such a beautiful young man ♥ Ben was special to so many of us ♥ We moved here in third grade. It was a tough move for my daughter. She cried every night but she also looked forward to going to school because she was very fond of Ben ♥ He had one of those personalities that I will never forget ♥ Her adoration for Ben was very real and we wanted to share that with you. Her memories of him still make her smile even through it hurts. His example of kindness to others, his infectious sense of humor remain memorable ♥ You are an awesome and truly kind kid. ♥ amazing and complex, like Ben, and bright and beautiful, like Ben ♥ Benjamin Tucker, you will be in my heart, always ♥